Election Information
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. The links below contain information regarding the 2010 elections for ALA President-elect and ALA Councilor-at-Large.
Frequently Asked Questions about Running for Office (pdf)
Guidelines for Campaigning by Candidates for ALA Office (pdf)
President Job Description (pdf)
Treasurer Job Description (pdf)
Councilor Job Description (pdf)
ALA Council: Who, What, Why, and How (video)
Election Schedule (pdf)
Slate of Candidates for President-elect, Treasurer and Councilor-at-Large (pdf)
NOTE: The 2010 Nominating Committee has submitted the slate of candidates for the office of President-elect, Treasurer and Councilor-at-Large. This is not the final slate of candidates. Any ALA member wishing to petition to be on the ballot may do so by filling a petition. Deadline for filing is January 29, 2010. A final slate of candidates will be posted following the petition deadline.
Instructions for ALA Petition Candidates (pdf)
Candidate web-sites
President-elect (coming soon)
Treasurer (coming soon)
Press Releases
Roberta Stevens elected ALA President for 2010-2011
Johns, Raphael seek 2011-2012 ALA presidency
2010 Nominating Committee Roster
2011 Nominating Committee Roster (coming soon)
The 2011 Nominating Committee will begin its work at the 2010 Midwinter Meeting to select potential candidates for the 2011 ALA elections for President-elect, Treasurer, and Councilor-at-Large.