Children and Libraries Editorial Advisory Committee

Charge

To determine editorial policy for the ALSC journal children and libraries, subject to review by the ALSC board. To suggest themes for forthcoming issues. To recommend resource people for articles and review. To review materials for publication upon request by the editor.

Roster

Ms. Africa S. Hands (Chair, January 1, 2013, to December 31, 2013)
Ms. Christina M. Desai (Member, July 25, 2012, to January 31, 2014)
Rita Elizabeth Dunn (Member, October 30, 2011, to January 31, 2014)
Joyce R. Laiosa (Member, October 30, 2011, to January 31, 2014)
Cindy A. Lombardo (Member, January 1, 2013, to December 31, 2014)
Ms. Teresa (Tess) J. Prendergast (Member, January 1, 2013, to December 31, 2014)
Sharon Korbeck Verbeten (Ex-Officio Member, July 1, 2011, to July 22, 2013)
Kay M. Weisman (Consultant, July 1, 2012, to June 30, 2014)

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Composition

The Children and Libraries Editorial Advisory Committee consists of a chair plus five members, all of whom function virtually, appointed from the ALSC membership at large, serving 2-year staggered terms, and led by the committee chair. (Chair + 5). Fall. Children and Libraries Editor and ALSC President serve as ex-officio members.

Origin

Established in 2002 at the request of the ALSC Board of Directors.

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Staff Liaison

Laura Schulte-Cooper
lschulte@ala.org 
312-280-2163