Acquisitions Organization and Management Committee

Charge

To promote the development and practice of effective techniques and sound ethical, fiscal, and legal policies and procedures in acquisitions management, including relationships with suppliers; to further assess and advance awareness of the role and organization of the acquisitions function within the library and the relationships among related areas such as accounting and purchasing offices and collection management.

Roster

Ms. Jeanne Harrell (Chair, July 1, 2012, to July 22, 2013)
Ms. Jeanne Harrell (Chair, July 1, 2013, to June 30, 2014)
Ms. Felicity Ann Brown (Member, July 1, 2011, to July 22, 2013)
David P. Feinmark (Member, July 1, 2013, to June 30, 2015)
Jennifer L. Laherty (Member, July 1, 2012, to June 30, 2014)
Marilyn P. Lewis (Member, July 1, 2012, to June 30, 2014)
Joyce G. McDonough (Member, July 1, 2012, to June 30, 2014)
Marlene M. Slough (Member, July 1, 2012, to June 30, 2014)
Ms. Kari A. Swanson (Member, July 1, 2012, to June 30, 2014)
Mr. Robert J. Van Rennes (Member, July 1, 2011, to July 22, 2013)
Kristina DeShazo (Virtual Member, July 1, 2013, to June 30, 2015)
Christine McConnell (Staff Liaison, February 12, 2009, to July 1, 2015)

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Composition

The Organization & Management Committee consists of nine members and is led by the Chair.

Origin

Established in 1991. The Organization and Management Committee had its charged revised at Annual Conference 1999. 

Get Involved

ALA values committed and active committee members. Qualified members are welcome to volunteer to serve on the Acquisitions Section Organization and Management 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.  See the ALCTS Volunteer Page.

Staff Liaison

Christine S. McConnell
ALCTS Publishing & Membership
cmcconnell@ala.org
312.280.5037