AR 370-2 — The Army Library Program
AR 370-2 governs policies, responsibilities, and relationships for the Army Library Program and its library services.
- Publication number: AR 370-2
- Title: THE ARMY LIBRARY PROGRAM
- Date: 02/05/2024
- Proponent: G-1
- Status: ACTIVE
View AR 370-2 on armypubs.army.mil
It covers Army Library Program administration, library operating standards, technology, and the Army Library Steering Committee. It sets requirements for evaluating library services, maintaining library systems, and supporting professional library operations.
Applies to: The ALP includes all formal, professionally managed, virtual and physical library and information center activities and personnel within the Army.
Topics covered
- Army Library Program administration
- Library operating standards
- Library technology
- Library management systems
- Army Library Steering Committee
Questions and answers
What technology must Army libraries have?
Libraries will be equipped with the necessary hardware and software and be assured of military network access and technical support. (paragraph 3-2)
What must a library management system be used for?
At a minimum, library systems will be used to manage inventory, catalog materials, manage the circulation of materials, and maintain statistics. (paragraph 3-2)
What is the purpose of the Army Library Steering Committee?
The purpose of the ALSC is to provide ongoing strategic direction for the ALP, to include advice and recommendations to the DCS, G1 to promote, develop, and sustain the ALP to serve the library and information needs of the Army in the most timely and cost-effective manner and in accordance with ALP, industry, and military standards. (paragraph 4-2)
How often must the Army Library Steering Committee meet?
A minimum of six meetings will be held each fiscal year. (paragraph 4-5)
How long may a command librarian's appointed member serve on the Army Library Steering Committee?
Command librarians may appoint one member each from their command to serve a term of 2 years. (paragraph 4-4)