Human Resource Development and Recruitment
50 E. Huron St.
Chicago, IL 60611
Phone: 1-800-545-2433, 4277
Fax: 312-280-3256
E-mail address: hrdr@ala.org
Vision
“Meeting the career development needs of the library & information studies workforce as well as organizational development needs of libraries”.
Mission
The mission of the American Library Association (ALA) Office for Human Resource Development and Recruitment (HRDR) is to facilitate the development of librarianship as a profession. To accomplish this purpose, HRDR focuses on:
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education and learning programs
HRDR provides information on education and professional development in support of the principle of lifelong learning.
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recruitment of a diverse workforce
To develop a diverse workforce, HRDR designs and disseminates recruitment materials, conducts recruiting activities, and encourages participation in recruitment at the grassroots level of the profession.
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policies and practices in the areas of management and human resources which best serve the needs of libraries and their employees
HRDR communicates with libraries on issues relating to management and human resources and acts as an advocate for “best practices” in these areas.
HRDR stimulates and encourages research in areas related to its ongoing mission. In all of its activities, HRDR acts in conjunction with and is the coordinating body for other ALA activities relating to its mission.
Programmatic Priorities
In order to adequately facilitate the components of the HRDR mission and follow its vision, programmatic priorities and services are directed over the following areas:
- Training and Development
- Career Development
- Selection and staffing
- Recruitment for Library & Information Science Careers
- Organization Development
- Human Resource Management
Initiatives & Projects
HRDR is Staff Liaison to the following ALA Groups:
ALA/Council Committees:
- ALA General Scholarship Juries
Assemblies:
Round Tables:
Popular Resources
- Guide to Employment Resources
- Mentoring (opens in new window)
- ALA Recruitment Clearinghouse Wiki (opens in a new window)
- Library & Information Studies & Human Resource Utilization Policy (opens in a new window)
- Congresses on Professional Education (opens in a new window)
Social Networking Resources
Staff
Lorelle R. Swader, MLS, MA, CAE - Director
Phone: 800-545-2433 x4278; 312/280-4278
E-mail: lswader@ala.org
Major Areas of Responsibility:
- Strategic planning
- Administrative oversight
- Fiscal management
- Policy interpretation
- Committee on Education (COE)
- Committee on the Status of Women in Librarianship (COSWL)
- HRDR Advisory Committee
- Training, Orientation and Leadership Development (TOLD) Committee
- Scholarships and Study Grants Committee (SSGC)
- ALA/Council Committee Chair Orientation
- ALA/Council Internship Program
- ALA Library Education Assembly
- ALA Recruitment Assembly
Beatrice Calvin - Program Officer (Placement & Recruitment)
Phone: 800/545-2433, ext. 4280; 312/280-4280
E-Mail: bcalvin@ala.org
Major Areas of Responsibility:
- ALA JOBList Placement Service
- Emerging Leaders Program
- LibraryCareers.org Website
- JobList
- Recruitment/Career Fairs
- Foreign Credentialing
- Library Instruction Round Table (LIRT)
- Library Support Staff Interests Round Table (LSSIRT)
Kimberly L. Redd - Program Officer (Scholarships & Education)
Phone: 800-545-2433 x4279; 312/280-4279
E-mail: klredd@ala.org
Major Areas of Responsibility:
- ALA General Scholarship Program
- Continuing Education Units (CEUs)
- Online Learning
- New Members Round Table (NMRT)
- Learning Round Table (LEARNRT)
- Staff Organizations Round Table (SORT)
