Chapters Council

Charge

The mission of ACRL chapters council is to serve as a conduit for information and communication between ACRL national and its chapters, and to promote membership of ACRL national. The goals of chapters council are: to support the goals and initiatives of ACRL national; to facilitate communication between ACRL members and ACRL leadership; to encourage and support ACRL chapters goals and initiatives; to build membership of ACRL at the national and chapter levels.

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Chapters Council Contact Info

Megan Griffin

ACRL

mgriffin@ala.org

Roster

Leslin H. Charles
(Chair, July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2025)
Mr. Gary R. Marks, Jr.
(Vice-Chair, July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2025)
Mr. Eric Anthony Edwards
(Past-Chair, July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2025)
Sarah McHone-Chase
(Secretary, July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2025)
Ms. Luana S. Diamand
(List Administrator, July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2025)
Laura Eileen Hall
(Legislation Representative, July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2025)
Amber Willenborg
(LibGuide Administrator, July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2026)
Dr. Leo S. Lo
(Board Liaison, July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2025)
Megan R. Griffin
(Staff Liaison, July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2025)
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Resources

ACRL Chapters Council - ALA Connect Space
ACRL Chapters Council - Rosters
ACRL's Guide to Policies and Procedures - Chapter 5: Chapters
Chapters Topics
Additional Chapter Resources

Composition

The Chapters Council shall consist of the President (Chair) and Vice-President (Vice-Chair) of each ACRL chapter or a delegate who is a member of the Executive Board of the chapter. Each member of the Chapters Council shall be a member of the national association. Each chapter shall have one vote.

The elected officers of the Chapters Council are the Chair, Vice-Chair/Chair-Elect, Past-Chair, and Secretary. These officers serve as the Chapters Council Executive Committee.

The Vice-Chair/Chair-Elect and Secretary are elected by the Chapters Council at its meetings during the Annual Conference, the choice being made from among the Chapters Council delegates. The Council Vice-Chair/Chair-Elect serves as Chair during his/her second year on the Council, and as Past Chair during his/her third year.

Chapters Council meets at the ALA Annual Conference and Midwinter Meeting, holding both a Council meeting and a work session.

Subcommitees and Task Forces

The Chapters Council shall consist of the President (Chair) and Vice-President (Vice-Chair) of each ACRL chapter or a delegate who is a member of the Executive Board of the chapter. Each member of the Chapters Council shall be a member of the national association. Each chapter shall have one vote.

The elected officers of the Chapters Council are the Chair, Vice-Chair/Chair-Elect, Past-Chair, and Secretary. These officers serve as the Chapters Council Executive Committee.

The Vice-Chair/Chair-Elect and Secretary are elected by the Chapters Council at its meetings during the Annual Conference, the choice being made from among the Chapters Council delegates. The Council Vice-Chair/Chair-Elect serves as Chair during his/her second year on the Council, and as Past Chair during his/her third year.

Chapters Council meets at the ALA Annual Conference and Midwinter Meeting, holding both a Council meeting and a work session.

Origin

Chapters Council was established by the ACRL Board of Directors.

Staff Liaison

Megan Griffin
Professional Development Support
Association of College & Research Libraries
American Library Association
225 N. Michigan Ave., Ste 1300
Chicago, IL 60601-7616
E-mail: mgriffin@ala.org

Get Involved

Chapters Council elects officers each Spring for terms that begin July 1. Contact Chapters Council leadership for more information.