ALA Election Information

2012 Election Results

• President-elect
  • President-elect's website
• Councilors-at-Large
• Divisions and Round Tables
• Bylaws Amendments

2012 Election Statistics

• 2012 Election Member Voting Statistics Vs. Previous Years From 1970
• 2012 Election Response Rate By Ballot

ALA Election Process

In 2008, the American Library Association began holding its election exclusively online.  The only exception is for members with disabilities and without Internet access.  These individuals may obtain a paper ballot by contacting ALA customer service. Those without Internet access at home or at work can easily access the election site by visiting their local public (or in many instances, academic or school) libraries. The election site is also accessible on a Smartphone.

“Eligible members are sent their voting credentials via email in mid-March. Any individuals whose emails bounce will be sent a “snail-mail” letter with their voting credentials.  I

Press Releases

• President-elect
• Councilors-at-large
• Millsap, Stripling seek 2013-14 ALA presidency
• ALA announces slate of Council candidates
• ALA announces slate of petition Council candidates

Running for Office

The ALA Nominating Committee nominates candidates from among the general membership for the position of president-elect (annually), for the position of treasurer (every three years), and for members-at-large of Council (annually).  ALA elections are held in the spring of each year with the results announced in early May.

About the Nominations Process

The 2013 Nominating Committee began ts work of selecting potential candidates for the 2013 ALA elections for President-elect, Treasurer and Councilor-at-Large at the 2012 Midwinter Meeting.

• 2013 Nominating Committee Roster (PDF 82.6 KB)
• Nominated Candidates (link) (to be activated in May 2012 following the 2012 elections)

Petition Candidates & E-Petition Form

• Instructions for ALA Petition Candidates (PDF)
• Petition Candidates (link)
• Electronic Petition Form (link)
  In addition to the Petition Candidate Biographical Information Form (link above), individuals wishing to appear on the 2013 ballot as a petition candidate for the office of ALA President-Elect, Treasurer, or ALA Councilor-at-Large must complete a petition form with the signatures of no fewer than 25 ALA current personal members.  This link will take you to an electronic form that can be used for this purpose.  This form must be filed with the ALA Executive Director no later than February 4, 2013.

Elections FAQ, Guidelines & Detailed Schedule   

• Frequently Asked Questions about Running for Office (PDF)
• Guidelines for Campaigning by Candidates for ALA Office (PDF)
• Election Schedule (PDF 58.3)

Job Descriptions

• President Job Description (PDF 27.7)
• Treasurer Job Description (PDF 20.8)
• Councilor Job Description (PDF 22.9)
• ALA Council: Who, What, Why, and How (video)