Established on January 11, 1967, the Chapter Relations Committee (CRC) develops and recognizes Chapters as integral components of ALA; encourages discussion, activities and programs that support the mutual interests of ALA and the Chapters; advises when requested on proposals and actions of other ALA units that may affect Chapters; provides a forum wherein Chapters can share ideas and concerns of common interest and identify common needs and goals; communicates these Chapter needs and goals to ALA and ALA goals, programs and priorities to the Chapters; encourages and maintains a cooperative and supportive relationship among ALA, its units, and the Chapters; formulates and reviews periodically requirements for Chapter status; and serves as an advisory committee to the Chapter Relations Office.
ALA Chapter Relations Committee roster
Chapter experiences of the current CRC
The Select ALA Midwinter Meeting and Annual Conference Schedule for Chapters lists CRO and CRC meetings, events, and programs during these annual conferences.
Overview of How to Get Involved in ALA Chapters
Overview of ALA Resources for Chapters
Orientation for Chapter Leaders Workshop
The Chapter Relations Office conducts the Orientation for Chapter Leaders Workshop at each ALA Midwinter Meeting and Annual Conference, which provides a great opportunity for Chapter Leaders (especially incoming leaders) to learn and discuss ways to lead their associations effectively; assists the Chapters in advocating effectively to support libraries.
Links to these can be found at Chapters social networking. See also ALA Read Write Connect and ALA Weblog Service.
Chapter Relations Committee members are subscribed to the committee's business e-list, CRC. To subscribe to other ALA e-lists, or visit the e-list archives, visit the ALA Mailing Lists Service (SYMPA).
Please use the ALA Chapter Relations Online Change of Address Form to submit addresses and address updates. If you prefer to mail or fax a paper copy, you may download, complete, and return the PDF version of the change of address form.
If you have comments and questions regarding the Chapter Relations Committee website, please contact Don Wood, Chapter Relations Office.
ALA Chapter Relations Committee documents
See also Overviews under Where to Begin: Committee Roster, Meeting Schedules, Overviews, and More and ALA Connect, Twitter, Wikis, and More under ALA Connect/Communicating/Networking/Sharing.
Michael Dowling, Director
Chapter Relations Office
mdowling@ala.org, 1-800-545-2433, ext. 3200
Don Wood, Program Officer
Chapter Relations Office
dwood@ala.org, 1-800-545-2433, ext. 2429