The short answer
The registry records ACM Membership & Library Plan as a possible interpretation of ACM* DIGITAL LIBRARY SUB. This descriptor-to-company association has not passed claim-level evidence review. Compare the exact line, amount and posted status with your own receipt or account activity; the name alone cannot confirm the merchant or whether you authorized the payment.
What do the parts of ACM* DIGITAL LIBRARY SUB mean?
- ACM * DIGITAL LIBRARY SUB
- Before the asterisk, "ACM" usually names the platform or parent company. After it, "DIGITAL LIBRARY SUB" usually names the product, store or order. How descriptors work →
The notes below are unreviewed registry explanations, not confirmation of merchant identity, authorization or current policy. Claim-level source review is pending for this entry.
ACM Digital Library Billing
Unreviewed registry note: When the statement descriptor ACM* DIGITAL LIBRARY SUB appears on a credit card or bank statement, it indicates an authorized billing from the Association for Computing Machinery. This organization manages professional computing research and publishes specialized journals. The transaction usually covers the ACM Membership & Library Plan, which provides access to their extensive database of peer-reviewed articles, computing literature, and SIGGRAPH conference proceedings.
Unreviewed registry note: Most individuals incur these fees when renewing their annual professional or student dues. The society operates on a subscription model where members pay upfront for twelve months of continuous digital access. Because the billing cycle automatically renews by default, cardholders often see this charge exactly one year after their initial registration or after upgrading from a basic membership to a full-text research tier.
- Unreviewed registry note: Annual renewal of ACM Professional or Student Membership
- Unreviewed registry note: ACM Digital Library full-text research access add-on
- Unreviewed registry note: SIG (Special Interest Group) annual affiliate dues
Managing ACM Memberships
Unreviewed registry note: Review membership renewals and subscription settings on the ACM portal.
- Unreviewed registry note: Log in to myacm.acm.org.
- Unreviewed registry note: review to "My Membership & Services".
- Unreviewed registry note: Review renewal dates or turn off automatic annual membership renewal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is ACM research open access?
Unreviewed registry note: ACM is transitioning to full Open Access, but specialized SIG conference archives and historical computing proceedings require subscription access.
Independent reference — not affiliated with Association for Computing Machinery. Billing names and policies change; verify with the merchant or your bank before acting.
Sources and evidence
Sources may support different parts of this page. A company homepage does not establish a statement descriptor, refund policy or contact detail. Check the claim notes and your own receipt before acting.
- ACM Terms of Service & Open Access https://www.acm.org
- CFPB Cardholder Dispute & Billing Rights Guide https://www.consumerfinance.gov/ask-cfpb/how-do-i-dispute-a-charge-on-my-credit-card-en-1965/
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