ALA Election Information

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 at 1-800-545-2433, ext . 5.   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.

In mid-February, members will receive notification by email confirming their eligibility to vote.  To be eligible to vote, individuals must be members in good standing as of January 31, 2012.

The polls will open at 9:00 a.m. CST on Monday, March 19.  Voters will be notified by email and will be provided with a unique passcode and information about how to vote.
 
The polls close on Friday, April 27 at 11:59 p.m. CST.  On May 4, the Election Committee will meet at the ALA offices to certify the election.  Election results will be released following that meeting.

President-elect

• Maureen Sullivan

Press Releases

• Millsap, Stripling seek 2013-14 ALA presidency
• ALA announces slate of Council candidates

ALA 2013-2014 President-elect candidate websites

• Barbara K. Stripling
• Gina J. Millsap

 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 will begin its 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 2011 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 2, 2012.

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)

2011 Election Results

The links below contain information regarding the 2011 election results for ALA President-Elect, ALA Councilor At-Large and ALA Divisions and Round Tables:

• ALA President-elect  (PDF 44.5 kb)
• ALA Councilor At-Large (PDF 62.2 kb)
• ALA Divisions and Round Tables (PDF 221 kb)
• Constitution and Bylaws (PDF 44.2 kb)