Chapters Council

Charge

The mission of ACRL chapters council is to serve as a conduit for information and communication between ACRL national and its chapters, and to promote membership of ACRL national. The goals of chapters council are: to support the goals and initiatives of ACRL national; to facilitate communication between ACRL members and ACRL leadership; to encourage and support ACRL chapters goals and initiatives; to build membership of ACRL at the national and chapter levels.

Roster

Edward J. Rock (Chair, July 1, 2018, to June 30, 2019)
Ms. Alison Marie Larsen (Secretary, July 1, 2018, to June 30, 2019)
Leslin Charles (Editor, July 1, 2018, to June 30, 2019)
Lisa T. Nickel (Vice-Chair, July 1, 2018, to June 30, 2019)
Rachel M. Minkin (Past-Chair, July 1, 2018, to June 30, 2019)
Ryan Gjerde (List Administrator, July 1, 2018, to June 30, 2019)
Ms. Cynthia Jean Coulter (LibGuide Administrator, July 1, 2017, to June 30, 2020)
Heather A. Dalal (LibGuide Administrator, July 1, 2017, to June 30, 2020)
Lauren Pressley (Board Liaison, July 1, 2018, to June 30, 2019)
Mrs. Kim Copenhaver (Legislation Assembly, January 1, 2009, to June 30, 2020)
Megan R. Griffin (Staff Liaison, July 1, 2018, to June 30, 2019)

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Resources

ACRL's Guide to Policies and Procedures - Chapter 5: Chapters
ACRL Chapters Council Rosters
Chapters Topics

Composition

The Chapters Council shall consist of the President (Chair) and Vice-President (Vice-Chair) of each ACRL chapter or a delegate who is a member of the Executive Board of the chapter. Each member of the Chapters Council shall be a member of the national association. Each chapter shall have one vote.

The elected officers of the Chapters Council are the Chair, Vice-Chair/Chair-Elect, Past-Chair, and Secretary. These officers serve as the Chapters Council Executive Committee.

The Vice-Chair/Chair-Elect and Secretary are elected by the Chapters Council at its meetings during the Annual Conference, the choice being made from among the Chapters Council delegates. The Council Vice-Chair/Chair-Elect serves as Chair during his/her second year on the Council, and as Past Chair during his/her third year.

Chapters Council meets at the ALA Annual Conference and Midwinter Meeting, holding both a Council meeting and a work session.

Subcommitees and Task Forces

The Chapters Council shall consist of the President (Chair) and Vice-President (Vice-Chair) of each ACRL chapter or a delegate who is a member of the Executive Board of the chapter. Each member of the Chapters Council shall be a member of the national association. Each chapter shall have one vote.

The elected officers of the Chapters Council are the Chair, Vice-Chair/Chair-Elect, Past-Chair, and Secretary. These officers serve as the Chapters Council Executive Committee.

The Vice-Chair/Chair-Elect and Secretary are elected by the Chapters Council at its meetings during the Annual Conference, the choice being made from among the Chapters Council delegates. The Council Vice-Chair/Chair-Elect serves as Chair during his/her second year on the Council, and as Past Chair during his/her third year.

Chapters Council meets at the ALA Annual Conference and Midwinter Meeting, holding both a Council meeting and a work session.

Origin

Chapters Council was established by the ACRL Board of Directors.

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Staff Liaison

Megan Griffin
Senior Program Officer
Association of College & Research Libraries
American Library Association
50 East Huron Street
Chicago, IL  60611-2788
Work: 312-280-2514
E-mail: mgriffin@ala.org