CASE Library’s ARC is a One-Stop Shop for Advancement Research
For members seeking information on a variety of advancement topics, the CASE Library’s Advancement Resource Catalog provides a central stop for resources on topics including campaign planning, engaging non-traditional alumni, and the latest research in the world of advancement.
The ARC is updated daily with articles, white papers, research studies, and more. Recently added resources include:
- California Consumer Privacy Act Subject Guide
- Regular/Recurring Giving section of the Annual Giving Subject Guide
- Controversial Gifts Subject Guide
- Campaign Planning Subject Guide
- Advancement at Independent Schools Subject Guide
- Data Protection Impact Assessments Sample Collection
These library-curated collections are located on the library web pages and catalogued in the ARC. Since its launch in July 2018, the ARC has welcomed more than 5,500 unique users and completed more than 16,000 individual searches on advancement topics from advancement services assessments to data privacy and Zimbabwe. During this time, CASE librarians have added more than 1,623 new item records to the ARC, connecting members to practical and data-rich content on a wide range of subjects.
Search the ARC: Pro Tips
For first-time ARC users, the library recommends clicking Browse by Subject on the ARC homepage. This allows members to comb through some frequently searched subjects to get a feel for what fellow advancement colleagues are researching.
To limit a search to only CASE-published research, articles, and resources, users may refine results by using the “advanced search” function. From the ARC homepage, members can click on the advanced search link under the main search bar. On the advanced search screen, members can click on the box to limit by “CASE Publications.” Users also can put in a year or range of years to further refine the results.