HRDR Advisory Committee
Charge
To advise the Office for Human Resource Development and Recruitment (formerly Office for Library Personnel Resources, OLPR) on activities, problems, and procedures related to library concerns in such areas as recruitment, utilization, education and training, and staff welfare. The committee will identify special areas of need or emphasis, suggest activities and programs, and stimulate programs and projects related to library personnel planning, development, and concerns. The committee will aid in communication and cooperation with other units of ALA and with other agencies, groups, and organizations within and beyond the library profession.Roster
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Composition
The HRDR Advisory Committee consists of nine members appointed from the membership at large serving two year staggered terms and led by chair, serving a one year term.Subcommittees & Assemblies
- Emerging Leaders Subcommittee
- Recruitment Assembly
Origin
Created by vote of the ALA Council at the 1973 Midwinter Meeting. By action of Council at the 1976 Midwinter Meeting, the committee was enlarged from five to NINE MEMBERS to represent as broadly as possible the library occupational concerns in such areas as recruitment, utilization, education and training, and staff welfare, with special emphasis to be placed upon the current priorities of the Association. Terms of office shall comply with the ALA bylaws governing terms of standing committees. The committee may appoint as necessary ad hoc task forces to consult and advise on specific programs. CHAIRPERSON APPOINTED ANNUALLY. Name of the office was changed to the Office for Human Resource Development and Recruitment on June 30, 1999, with corresponding changes in committee functions. (Formally known as the Office for Library Personnel Resources).
Get Involved
ALA values committed and active committee members. Qualified members are welcome to volunteer to serve on the HRDR Advisory Committee. 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.Staff Liaison
Lorelle R. Swader, MLS, CAE
Director
Office for Human Resource Development and Recruitment
Chicago, IL 60611
312-280-4278
lswader@ala.org
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