Section members who wish to volunteer for a committee are encouraged to submit an ACRL online volunteer form.

• Conference Planning Committee plans and implements the annual conference program and coordinates program sponsorship with other ALA units as appropriate.
• Membership Committee coordinates recruitment activities for the Section and any education actvities for the promotion of English and American literature librarianship within ALA.
• Nominating Committee prepares the slate of new officers.
• Planning Committee develops a strategic plan for the Section and reviews the Section's bylaws every five years.
• Publications Committee coordinates all publications associated with the Section, including the newsletter and the website. It identifies publication needs, encourages research and writing, and recommends new publications to the Executive Committee.