Charge
To facilitate communication about activities related to recruiting for the profession among ALA units and other groups. To foster coordination and cooperation of recruitment efforts among ALA units and other groups. To avoid unnecessary duplication and enhance individual and collective recruitment efforts. To develop a multi-year systematic national recruitment plan. To make recommendations for recruitment policies, programs, publications, or other activities to appropriate bodies. To communicate with other national library/information organizations with an interest in recruitment. To report to and advise the HRDR advisory committee and office on issues and activities related to recruitment.
Roster
Ms. Kim Copenhaver
(LIRT Representative,
July 1, 2019, to
June 30, 2022)
Dr. Kimberley Bugg
(HRDR Advisory Representative,
July 1, 2020, to
June 30, 2022)
Jessica Allyson Hudson
(HRDR Advisory Representative,
July 1, 2020, to
June 30, 2022)
Ms. Wanda Whitney
(HRDR Advisory Representative,
July 1, 2020, to
June 30, 2022)
Dr. Valerie Freeman
(RUSA Liaison,
July 1, 2020, to
June 30, 2022)
Beatrice Calvin
(Primary Staff Liaison,
July 1, 2010, to
June 30, 2030)
Lorelle Hopkins
(Staff Liaison,
July 2, 2018, to
June 30, 2025)
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Composition
Representatives are appointed by ALA units and affiliates with recruitment-related concerns and members-at-large who are also dedicated to recruitment and retention issues of the library workforce. Meetings are held each Midwinter and Annual Conference.
Subcommittees & Task Forces
Representatives are appointed by ALA units and affiliates with recruitment-related concerns and members-at-large who are also dedicated to recruitment and retention issues of the library workforce. Meetings are held each Midwinter and Annual Conference.