Public Awareness Committee (PAC)

Charge

To develop programs that promote libraries and library issues nationwide. To assist ALA members in promoting their libraries at the local, state and national levels. To work closely with the ALA Communications and Marketing 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.

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Roster

Tyler Hahn

(Chair, July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026)

Libby Anderson

(Member, July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2027)

Brian G. Fulton

(Member, July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2026)

Loida A. Garcia-Febo

(Member, July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2026)

Ms. Joyce Garczynski

(Member, July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2027)

Mr. Eric Gomez

(Member, August 7, 2024, to June 30, 2026)

Tyler Hahn

(Member, July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2027)

Mrs. Andrea R. Lapsley

(Member, July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2027)

Mr. David Lopez

(Member, July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2026)

Marina Lee Narvaez

(Member, July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2027)

Marina Lee Narvaez

(Member, July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2027)

Alyssa Sklar

(Member, July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2027)

Cathy Zimmerman

(Member, August 7, 2024, to June 30, 2026)

Jan Carmichael, she/her

(Staff Liaison, June 30, 2024, to June 30, 2026)

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Composition

The Public Awareness Committee consists of 10 members appointed by the Council Committee on Committees, in cooperation with the ALA president-elect, serving 2 year terms and led by a Chair, appointed annually.

Subcommitees and Task Forces

The Public Awareness Committee consists of 10 members appointed by the Council Committee on Committees, in cooperation with the ALA president-elect, serving 2 year terms and led by a Chair, appointed annually.