# ACRL

- **Website:** <https://rbms.info>
- **Primary alias:** `rbms.info`

## Description

The Rare Books and Manuscripts Section (RBMS) of the Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) serves as a vital resource for librarians, curators, and specialists who engage with rare books, manuscripts, and special collections. Founded in 1955, RBMS aims to enhance the acquisition, preservation, and utilization of unique collections within various libraries. The section promotes professional development through workshops, seminars, and guidelines, facilitating a vibrant community for its nearly 1,900 members. RBMS actively champions equity, diversity, and inclusion, launching initiatives like scholarships for first-time conference attendees and mentoring for new members. Their commitment to these values is reflected in their ongoing efforts to broaden participation and represent diverse voices in the field. Through various publications, educational opportunities, and networking events, RBMS empowers its members to navigate the challenges of rare book librarianship, while fostering collaboration and advancing scholarship in special collections. Whether through research, standards development, or community engagement, RBMS remains at the forefront of the rare books and manuscripts librarian community.

## Industries

- 🧪 Science and Education
- 🧪 Libraries and Museums _(under Science and Education)_

## Links

- [twitter](https://twitter.com/RBMSinfo)
- [facebook](https://facebook.com/RBMSinfo)

## Logos & icons

- logo _(primary)_ — PNG — [download](https://cdn.brandfetch.io/id9qKr5bof/w/16/h/16/theme/dark/logo.png?c=1bxid64Mup7aczewSAYMX&t=1780643397429)
- icon _(primary)_ — JPEG — [download](https://cdn.brandfetch.io/id9qKr5bof/w/400/h/400/theme/dark/icon.jpeg?c=1bxid64Mup7aczewSAYMX&t=1780643397525)

## Colors

| Name | Hex | Theme |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Indigo | #4158d0 | accent |
| Outer Space | #32373c | dark |
| Flesh | #fecda5 | light |

## Fonts

- serif — asset _(custom)_
- Helvetica Neue — asset _(custom)_

## Imagery

- banner _(primary)_ — JPEG — [download](https://cdn.brandfetch.io/id9qKr5bof/w/1500/h/500/idtfpZrgKK.jpeg?c=1bxid64Mup7aczewSAYMX&t=1780643397699)

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_See [/llms.txt](/llms.txt) for a full list of agent-readable pages, and [/auth.md](/auth.md) for how agents authenticate._