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ACRL Statement of Support for the ERIC Database The ACRL Board of Directors affirms its strong support for the ERIC (Education Resources Information Center) database, a vital resource sponsored by the Institute of Education Sciences (IES) of the US Department of Education. ERIC serves as an essential tool for education librarians at colleges and universities across the United States. It enables librarians to assist students, faculty, and researchers in locating high-quality, authoritative information for coursework, research, and professional practice. As the premier index for scholarly literature in the field of education, ERIC provides unparalleled access to peerreviewed journal articles, conference papers, reports, and other critical resources. Read the full statement on ACRL Insider at https://acrl.ala.org/acrlinsider/statement-of-supportfor- the-eric-database/.