External Relations Committee

Charge

Formal committee charges are forthcoming from the GLBTRT steering committee. Previous GLBTRT bylaws contained procedural language which served as charges for each committee. Since the round table as adopted new bylaws, without procedural language, formal charges must be drafted and adopted.

Roster

Ms. Karen G. Schneider (Chair, July 1, 2012, to June 30, 2014)
Lisa N. Johnston (Member, July 1, 2012, to June 30, 2014)
Rose Nagle-Yndigoyen (Member, July 1, 2012, to June 30, 2014)

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Composition

The External Relations Committee consists of about five members appointed from round table membership, serving two year terms, and led by a chair.

Description

The External Relations Committee builds and sustains relationships with organizations outside of ALA who would like to partner with the Round Table to share information and conduct programs.  Publicizes the programs, activities and publications of the Round Table to individuals and organizations outside ALA.  Monitors ALA units, affiliates, and external library organizations on issues that need the attention/participation of the Round Table (e.g. Council, Diversity Council, internet filtering, Family Friendly Libraries, etc.).  (This description will be removed when all round table committees are issued formal charges.)