PURPOSE
To enhance the development and effectiveness of young adult library staff and young adult library services; to act as advocates for teens in libraries and communities; to recognize that teens are a distinct group with unique perspectives, skills and possibilities; and to be actively involved in the development of young adults.
COMMON ISSUES AND GOALS
Pertinent issues to members (continuing education, networking, building bonds, etc.)
To unite all Association members interested in promoting services to young adults.
To promote cooperation between school and public librarians who serve young adults.
To educate the library decision-makers, library staff, and library support groups about the special library needs of young adults.
To provide opportunities for librarians who work with young adults to discuss concerns and share ideas.
To sponsor programs that will improve the quality of young adult services in schools and public libraries in
To encourage all librarians to provide services designed to encourage and assist young adults in using libraries.
LEADERSHIP
Appointment procedures — The chair will foster leadership for the interest group and provide the Nomination/Election committee with a chair-elect candidate for appointment every other year.
Terms of office — The term of office for each chair will be a period of two years.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The chair will lead an interest group meeting once a year under the guidance of Robert’s Rules of Order. The annual calendar will include at least two continuing education programs.
The chair will communicate with members via interest group listserv, mailings and the Association newsletter.
Committees (Conference, Programs, Awards, etc.) — The chair and chair-elect will serve on the Conference Program Committee to insure program development that will meet the needs of members.
Reports (4 quarterly and 1 annual) — An annual report will be submitted to the association secretary two weeks prior to the annual business meeting.
Budget — Budget requests will be submitted to the association treasurer two weeks prior to quarterly executive board meetings.
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