Committee on Literacy

Charge

To develop and recommend the Association’s policies related to the promotion of literacy; to develop and encourage the development of programs, educational opportunities, and other resources that assist librarians and libraries in promoting literacy; to raise the awareness of literacy within the Association; to work cooperatively with the Literacy Assembly, the Office for Literacy and Outreach Services and its Advisory Committee, and other ALA units, including the Washington Office, on efforts that have a literacy focus; to develop and maintain partnerships with national literacy organizations.

Roster

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Public Posts from ALA Connect

Resources

Literacy & Reading Promotion Tools

Composition

The Committee on Literacy consists of 10 members appointed by the Committee on Appointments, in cooperation with the ALA president-elect, serving 2 year staggered terms and led by a chair, appointed annually.

Subcommittees & Task Forces

Literacy Assembly
Literacy Providers Subcommittee
Literacy Program Subcommittee
Research-to-Practice Discussion Group

Definition of Literacy

Adopted by the Committee on Literacy June 24, 2005, at its meeting during ALA Annual Conference in Chicago:

[Literacy is defined as the ability to use] "printed and written information to function in society, to achieve one's goals, and to develop one's knowledge and potential." United States Department of Education, 2003 National Assessment of Adult Literacy.

Committee on Literacy Documents

Past Agendas and Minutes

2009 Annual Conference, Chicago, IL

Committee on Literacy
Agenda | Minutes

Literacy Assembly
Agenda | Minutes

2010 Midwinter Meeting, Boston, MA

Committee on Literacy
Agenda | Minutes

Literacy Assembly
Agenda | Minutes

Origin

Established January 17, 2001.

Get Involved

ALA values committed and active committee members. Qualified members are welcome to volunteer to serve on the Committee on Literacy. Committee members must have an interest in the work of the committee; be able to attend Annual Conferences and Midwinter Meetings to participate in the meetings and activities of the committee; and be able to work between conferences via e-mail and ALA Connect. Express your interest in serving on this or other committees by filling out an application form. Appointments take place once a year, during the spring. Committee service usually begins following Annual Conference, about July 1.

Photos from the Committee on Literacy 10th Anniversary Reception - Washington, D.C.