ALA Election Information

2013 Election Results:

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). Individuals who are not selected by the Nominating Committee may run for office by petition. ALA elections are held in the spring of each year with the results announced in early May.

About the Nominations Process

The 2014 Nominating Committee began the work of selecting candidates for the 2014 ALA elections for President-elect, and Councilor-at-Large at the 2013 Midwinter meeting. Any ALA member interested in being considered by the Nominating Committee must complete the Potential Candidate Biographical Form at https://www.alavote.org/nomination/2014users.html . Forms must be received no later than August 16, 2013.

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 2014 ballot as a petition candidate for the office of ALA President-Elect, 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, 2014.

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 were sent their voting credentials via email between March 19-21. Any individuals whose emails bounce will be sent a “snail-mail” letter with their voting credentials. To be eligible to vote, individuals must be members in good standing as of January 31, 2013. If you have not received your voting credentials, please contact ALA's Member and Customer Service Department at 1-800-545-2433, option 5, or customerservice@ala.org.

2013 Election Information

Voting in the 2013 ALA election began at 9:00 a.m. Central Time (US) on March 19, 2013. Ballots closed at 11:59 p.m. on April 26, 2013. 

Your Guide to the 2013 Elections

Election Guide 2013 (PDF)

Election Guide 2013 (flipbook)

 

President-elect Candidates’ web pages:

Barbara Froling Immroth

Courtney Louise Young

Treasurer Candidates’ web pages:

Clara Nalli Bohrer

Mario M. Gonzalez

 

Presidential and Treasurer Candidates’ Forum (YouTube Video) (17.20 min.)

Council Candidate Biographical Information:

Press Releases

Elections FAQ, Guidelines & Detailed Schedule   

Job Descriptions

2013 Election Statistics