Executive Office and Office of ALA Governance

The mission of the American Library Association is to provide leadership for the development, promotion, and improvement of library and information services and the profession of librarianship in order to enhance learning and ensure access to information for all.

The American Library Association is governed by a policy-making Council elected directly by members; an executive board made up of four officers elected by members, plus ten members elected by Council, that is responsible for the oversight management and direction of ALA; and an Executive Director who oversees the administration and management of the Association.

The ALA Executive Office and Office of ALA Governance provide support to and facilitate the work of the Association and all its members, and specifically serves as liaisons to the two governing bodies of the Association: the ALA Executive Board and ALA Council

Meet our staff:

Sheryl Reyes
Director, Office of ALA Governance

sreyes@ala.org

(800) 545-2433, Ext. 4230
Areas of Responsibility: Provide oversight of the Governance Office activities. Board liaison to the ALA Executive Board and ALA Executive Committee. Staff liaison to the Nominating Committee, Election Committee, Bylaws Committee.

Marsha P. Burgess
Council Secretariat

mburgess@ala.org
(800) 545-2433, Ext. 3204
Areas of Responsibility: Secretariat for ALA Council. Staff liaison to Committee on Organization, Council Engagement and Training, Policy Monitoring, and Resolutions Committee.

Holly Robison
Program Officer

hrobison@ala.org
(800) 545-2433, Ext. 3205
Areas of Responsibility: Volunteer engagement and satisfaction. Staff liaison to Committee on Committees, Committee on Appointments, Budget Analysis Review Committee, Finance & Audit, and Planning Budget & Assembly. Support for Board and Council Meeting(s).