ACRL Appointments Committee

Charge

To recommend to the president-elect appointments to ACRL divisional committees for the year of his or her term of office. This committee reviews vacancies and volunteer applications and, with a holistic perspective, strategically and objectively recommends to the ACRL Vice-President/President-Elect a diverse and qualified pool of appointments to the ACRL division-level committees to serve during their term of office. After the Vice-President's approval, the committee sends, tracks, and follows up on official appointment offers.  

Categories:

Roster

Robert H. McDonald

(Chair, July 1, 2020, to June 30, 2021)

Dr. Kimberley Bugg

(Member, July 1, 2020, to June 30, 2021)

Dr. Tara Lynn Fulton

(Member, July 1, 2020, to June 30, 2021)

Mr. Matthew Shaw

(Member, July 1, 2020, to June 30, 2021)

Elizabeth Simmons

(Member, July 1, 2020, to June 30, 2021)

Julie Ann Garrison

(Board Liaison, July 1, 2020, to June 30, 2021)

Ms. Allison Payne

(Staff Liaison, July 1, 2020, to June 30, 2021)

Elois Sharpe

(Staff Liaison, July 1, 2020, to June 30, 2021)

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Resources

ALA Connect Community

ACRL Volunteer Information

Composition

Committee members are selected by the ACRL Vice-President/President-Elect.

  •  Two Co-Chairs
  •  5-7 members
  • Vice-President/President-Elect serves as Board liaison
  • Staff liaison(s)
  • Co-chairs must be able to manage the process and effectively lead the committee within the intense timeframe, typically between February and late May.
  • Members should have a general understanding of ACRL’s Core Commitment.
  • Members should have strong organizational and communication skills, attention to detail, and good time management. 
  • Additional appointments at the discretion of the Vice-President/President-Elect.

Origin

The Appointments Committee was created by the ACRL Board of Directors. The Board approved an updated charge and composition at their June 27, 2026 Board II Meeting. 

Staff Liaison

Elois Sharpe
Program Officer
Association of College & Research Libraries
American Library Association
225 N Michigan Ave., Ste 1300
Chicago, IL 60601-7616
Work: (312) 280-5277
Email: esharpe@ala.org

Get Involved

Volunteers will need to complete the volunteer form. Committee service that begins July 1. More information, including volunteer deadlines and requirements, can be found on the ACRL volunteer site.