Committee on Library Advocacy
Charge
To support the efforts of advocates for all types of libraries; to develop resources, networks and training materials for advocates at the local, state and national levels with particular emphasis on the grassroots level; to work closely with the office for library advocacy in collaboration with the public awareness committee, the chapter relations committee, the committee on legislation, and other ALA offices, divisions, and round tables as well as external groups to integrate advocacy efforts into the overall planning, priorities and policies of the association; and to cultivate future leadership in order to sustain and enhance the advocacy efforts of the association.
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Roster
Ms. Eboni M. Henry
(Chair, July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026)
Ms. Jen Baxter
(Member, July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2026)
Elissa A. Burnley
(Member, July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2027)
Meghan Damiano
(Member, July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2027)
Erin Jones
(Member, July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026)
Stephanie M. Jones
(Member, July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2027)
Joe Kohlburn
(Member, July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2026)
Megan T. Maurer
(Member, July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2026)
Jamie Elizabeth Mercer
(Member, July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2026)
Ms. Janet T. O'Keefe
(Member, July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2026)
Jennifer A. Park
(Member, July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2027)
Meagan N. Stone
(Member, July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2027)
Regina Vitolo
(Member, July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2027)
Ms. Lisa L. Wells
(Member, July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2027)
Meagan Albright
(ACLS Liaison, July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026)
Ms. Maura Deedy
(UFL Liaison, July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2027)
Wendy Garland
(AASL Liaison, July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2027)
Amelia Aldred
(Staff Liaison, April 29, 2024, to April 30, 2026)
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Composition
The Committee on Library Advocacy (COLA) consists of 15 members appointed from the membership at large, serving 2 year terms and led by a chair.
