Committee on Library Advocacy
Charge
To support the efforts of library advocates and assist ALA members in promoting their libraries at the local, state, and national levels; to develop resources, networks, programs, and training materials for advocates with particular emphasis on the grassroots level; to work closely with the relevant ALA offices and committees, as well as external groups, to integrate advocacy efforts into the overall planning, priorities, and policies of the association; To work closely with the ALA Communications and Marketing Office, the Public Policy and Advocacy Office, and ALA officers, committees and units in developing and coordinating promotional and marketing programs and tools for libraries, librarians and ALA, including National Library Week and other national campaigns focused on the continuing support of libraries; 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)
Sophia Sotilleo
(Executive Board Liaison, July 1, 2023, to July 31, 2025)
Meagan Albright
(ACLS Liaison, July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026)
Ms. Kim Copenhaver
(ACRL Liaison, July 1, 2023, to July 31, 2025)
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, 2099)
Jazzy Celindro
(Staff Liaison, February 27, 2023, to October 13, 2025)
Marleen Coleman
(Staff Liaison, July 18, 2022, to July 9, 2025)
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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.
