ALA Resolution E-Form

Before completing this Resolution E-Form, please be sure to:

  1. Read through the Guidelines for Preparation of Resolution for Council, Guidelines for Virtual Membership Meeting and Guidelines for Preparation of Resolutions for Membership.
  2. Write and create an electronic version of your resolution (see sample) and email it to alaresolutions@ala.org
  3. Complete and submit this ALA Resolution for Council Form which will be received by the ALA Resolutions Committee (upon submission you will not be able to re-edit this form)

You will receive a confirmation email for the submission of this form but not for the email attachment.

If you require assistance with this process, you can visit the Resolutions Committee at their scheduled times at conference (PDF).

Specify the resources needed to carry out the resolution's directive(s).
Explain how the resolution supports ALA’s Strategic Plan, its mission, and/or its core values.
If the resolution sets forth a general policy or an ALA viewpoint, describe.
If this resolution necessitates a change in existing policy, state the policy number and the change.
If this resolution establishes new policy, describe.
If this resolution conflicts with existing policy, state provisions for resolving the conflict.
e.g. bibliography, citations, supportive quotes, URLs, etc.