Literatures in English Section
Charge
Roster
Dr. Mark Dahlquist
(Chair, July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027)
Dr. Alexis L. Pavenick
(Past-Chair, July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027)
Jenny Dale
(Ex-Officio Member, July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2027)
Erin Durham Wright
(Ex-Officio Member, July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2027)
Glenda M. Insua
(Ex-Officio Member, July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2027)
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Resources
- Literatures in English Section Website
- ALA Connect Community - LES Executive Committee
- ALA Connect Community - LES (LES Discussion List FAQ)
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Composition
As of August 2025, LES had 710 members. The committee composition is determined by section leadership.
Subcommitees and Task Forces
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Collections Discussion Group
Conference Program Planning 2026 Committee
Conference Program Planning 2027 Committee
Origin
The Literatures in English Section was established in 1994.
Staff Liaison
Megan Griffin
Association of College & Research Libraries
American Library Association
E-mail: mgriffin@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.
