Recruitment Assembly

Charge

To facilitate communication about activities related to recruiting for the profession among ALA units and other groups. To foster coordination and cooperation of recruitment efforts among ALA units and other groups. To avoid unnecessary duplication and enhance individual and collective recruitment efforts. To develop a multi-year systematic national recruitment plan. To make recommendations for recruitment policies, programs, publications, or other activities to appropriate bodies. To communicate with other national library/information organizations with an interest in recruitment. To report to and advise the HRDR advisory committee and office on issues and activities related to recruitment.

Roster

April Rachelle Roy (Chair, July 1, 2014, to June 30, 2015)
Kathy M. Irwin (ACRL Rep, ALA Recruitment Assembly, July 1, 2014, to June 30, 2015)
Mr. John W. Berry (United For Libraries Representative, July 1, 2014, to June 30, 2015)
Mr. Blake Hopper (AASL Representative, July 20, 2000, to June 30, 2021)
Nina Lindsay (ALSC Representative, July 1, 2014, to June 30, 2015)
Miranda Henry Bennett (HRDR Advisory Representative, July 1, 2014, to June 30, 2016)
Holly Clark Carroll (HRDR Advisory Representative, July 1, 2013, to June 30, 2015)
Megan A. Dazey (HRDR Advisory Representative, July 1, 2014, to June 30, 2016)
Laura Dowler (HRDR Advisory Representative, July 1, 2013, to June 30, 2015)
Patricia M. Hogan (HRDR Advisory Representative, July 1, 2014, to June 30, 2016)
Dr. Carol Ritzen Kem (HRDR Advisory Representative, July 1, 2013, to June 30, 2015)
Dr. Christine Schafer (Intern, July 1, 2014, to June 30, 2016)
Mrs. Yvonne C. Stephenson (HRDR Advisory Representative, July 1, 2013, to June 30, 2015)
Ms. Neely Tang (HRDR Advisory Representative, July 1, 2013, to June 30, 2015)
Dr. Mary Ann Tricarico (HRDR Advisory Representative, July 1, 2013, to June 30, 2015)
Ms. Carlette Washington-Hoagland (HRDR Advisory Representative, July 1, 2013, to June 30, 2015)
Gina A. Persichini (ALA Executive Board Liaison, July 1, 2014, to June 30, 2017)
Beatrice Calvin (Primary Staff Liaison, July 1, 2010, to June 30, 2030)
Lorelle R. Hopkins (Staff Liaison, July 1, 2010, to June 30, 2018)

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Composition

Representatives are appointed by ALA units and affiliates with recruitment-related concerns and members-at-large who are also dedicated to recruitment and retention issues of the library workforce. Meetings are held each Midwinter and Annual Conference.

Subcommittees & Task Forces

Representatives are appointed by ALA units and affiliates with recruitment-related concerns and members-at-large who are also dedicated to recruitment and retention issues of the library workforce. Meetings are held each Midwinter and Annual Conference.