Publications Committee

Charge

The ALCTS Publications Committee:

  • Coordinates the ACLTS publishing and information dissemination activities
  • Conducts regular assessments of the ALCTS Publishing outlets and recommends new modes of dissemination as needed
  • Advises and assists the ALCTS Board with setting publishing priorities
  • Identifies and maintains publishing standards for ALCTS publications
  • Promotes and encourages research and publication in topics of interest to ALCTS members
  • Works with Section publication committees and, as necessary, publication editorial boards, to review proposals and manuscripts, and recommend the most appropriate format for publication

Roster

M. Dina Giambi (Chair, July 1, 2012, to July 22, 2013)
M. Dina Giambi (Chair, July 1, 2013, to June 30, 2014)
Susan M. Andrews (Member, July 1, 2012, to June 30, 2014)
Stephen J. Bosch (Member, July 1, 2013, to June 30, 2015)
Erica S. Findley (Member, July 1, 2011, to July 22, 2013)
Amy Jackson (Member, July 1, 2011, to July 22, 2013)
Anne Liebst (Member, July 1, 2012, to June 30, 2014)
Mavis B. Molto (Member, July 1, 2011, to July 22, 2013)
Mr. Scott Phinney (Member, July 1, 2013, to June 30, 2015)
Kurt Blythe (CRS Representative, July 1, 2011, to July 22, 2013)
Dracine Hodges (AS Representative, July 1, 2012, to June 30, 2014)
Erin Leach (CRS Representative, July 1, 2013, to June 30, 2015)
Michael Levine-Clark (CMS Representative, July 1, 2012, to June 30, 2014)
Mary E. Miller (PARS Representative, July 1, 2011, to July 22, 2013)
C. Rockelle Strader (CaMMS Representative, February 12, 2013, to June 30, 2014)
Jeanne M. Drewes (Paper Series Editor, May 1, 2011, to June 30, 2014)
Alice Platt (ANO Editor, July 1, 2011, to June 30, 2014)
Ms. Narda Tafuri (LMPI Editor, July 1, 2011, to June 30, 2014)
Dr. Pamela Jo Thomas (Z687 Editor, October 28, 2012, to October 31, 2015)
Mr. Joseph R. Nicholson (Virtual Member, July 1, 2012, to June 30, 2014)
Lihong Zhu (Virtual Member, July 1, 2011, to July 22, 2013)
Mr. Scott Phinney (Intern, July 1, 2012, to July 22, 2013)
Genevieve S. Owens (Board Liaison, July 1, 2012, to June 30, 2015)
Christine McConnell (Staff Liaison, July 1, 2010, to June 30, 2015)

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Composition

The Publications Committee consists of 5 members appointed by the ALCTS chair-elect, an intern, representatives from each ALCTS section, a board liaison, serving 2-year terms and led by a chairperson. The editor of LRTS, ANO, LMPI, and the Papers Series serve as ex-officio members.

Subcommittees & Task Forces

Origin

Established in 1957 at the request of the ALCTS Board.

Get Involved

ALA values committed and active committee members. Qualified members are welcome to volunteer to serve on the ALCTS Publications 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

Christine McConnell
Membership and Publications
(312) 280-5037
cmcconnell@ala.org