Informs and advises Core members on the advocacy needs of libraries and library workers within the areas of library leadership, cataloging, metadata, technical services, library technology, collections, archiving, and preservation and conservation
The Assessment Committee provides a community focusing on library assessment, evaluation, and measurement regardless of type of library or activity. It is intended to cultivate a network of assessment professionals around best practices, theory and models
Coordinates all award and scholarship programs across Core's areas of focus, including AIA/ALA Library Building Awards ALA John Cotton Dana Library Public Relations Award ALA/IIDA Library Interior Design Awards Career LIFT Award Christian Larew Memorial
Works with the Core Board and Executive Director on financial planning and reporting. The Chair of the committee serves on the Board of Directors. Fill Out the Volunteer Form
Solicits submissions, selects, annotates, and presents for publication annually, the list of notable children's science fiction books published in the preceding year. Books will be considered for children in three age groups: picture books for preschool
Oversees Core's conference, preconference and poster session program planning; develops criteria for such programs; reviews plans; provides advice to Core groups that submit preconference, conference and poster session programs; fosters the development of
Promotes, coordinates, and evaluates the development of Core's continuing education initiatives and offerings; Assists the content experts throughout the division, including sections, with the development and presentation of continuing education offerings
The Core Diversity & Inclusion (D&I) Committee identifies the needs of Core Members related to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) through existing metrics such as, but not limited to Core Member surveys and committee annual reports and will recommend
The Core Fifth Anniversary Steering Committee will guide the events, programs, and fundraising campaign related to the commemoration of Core's year-long 5th Anniversary in 2025, focusing on the accomplishments and community the association has created and
