About AMICAL

Founded in 2004, the American International Consortium of Academic Libraries (AMICAL) brings together 22 institutions of higher education located in 18 countries across Central and Western Europe, West and North Africa, the Middle East, Central Asia and Russia. Operating in diverse cultural contexts but committed to the American model of liberal education, AMICAL institutions have chosen to collaborate for mutual benefit and to support the advancement of learning and teaching.

AMICAL has traditionally held annual meetings on member campuses, at which participants have an opportunity to discuss emerging issues in libraries and higher education, and hear from leading figures in the field. The annual meetings are also a time for essential consortial work such as in-person meetings of the various working groups and committees.

AMICAL is a member of ICOLC and is partnering with OCLC to offer consortial library services to participating members. AMICAL's development has been made possible through the generous support of the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation.