diff --git a/configure.in b/configure.in
index 9a4dcf7ea..ecba71648 100644
--- a/configure.in
+++ b/configure.in
@@ -14,6 +14,7 @@ dnl Checks for programs.
 AC_PROG_CC
 AM_PROG_CC_C_O
 AC_PROG_CPP
+AC_PROG_LIBTOOL
 
 AC_PREFIX_DEFAULT(/usr/heimdal)