American Libraries Advisory Committee
Charge
To review and recommend editorial policies for American Libraries and to provide oversight for the implementation of those policies. To communicate with, and operate within, the frameworks established by the ALA Publishing Committee. To serve as a channel for member communication regarding the scope and coverage of American Libraries.
Categories:
Roster
Mr. Ben Leubsdorf
(Chair, July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027)
Patricia B. Ball
(Member, July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2028)
Dr. Kim E. Becnel
(Member, July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2028)
Ms. Kathy Carroll
(Member, July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2028)
Ms. Danielle P. De Jager-Loftus
(Member, July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2028)
Michele Fenton
(Member, July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2028)
Mr. Ben Leubsdorf
(Member, July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2028)
Brita Kate Zitin
(Member, July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2028)
Terra Dankowski
(Staff Liaison, January 1, 2018, to January 1, 2050)
Gregory Landgraf
(Staff Liaison, August 1, 2023, to August 31, 2050)
Sanhita SinhaRoy
(Staff Liaison, January 1, 2017, to December 31, 2050)
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Composition
The American Libraries Advisory Committee consists of nine members appointed from the membership at large, serving two-year staggered terms and led by a chair who serves a one-year term.
Notes:
Per CD #27, ALA Council approved the merger of the American Libraries Advisory Committee and the Publishing Committee as outlined in Appendix 5. If approved, this Council action will dissolve the American Libraries Advisory Committee, modify the charge to the Publishing Committee, and rename the committee to the Publications Committee.
Subcommitees and Task Forces
The American Libraries Advisory Committee consists of seven members appointed from the membership at large, serving two-year staggered terms and led by a chair who serves a one-year term.
