Women & Gender Studies Section
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The Women & Gender Studies Section (WGSS) of the Association of College & Research Libraries was formed to discuss, promote, and support women's studies collections and services in academic and research libraries.
The official WGSS committee rosters are listed below, and the WGSS website is available here.
Roster
Caitlin Shanley
(Chair, July 1, 2022, to June 30, 2023)
Dr. Kari D. Weaver
(Vice-Chair, July 1, 2022, to June 30, 2023)
Elia Trucks
(Secretary, July 1, 2022, to June 30, 2023)
Julie M. Adamo
(Past-Chair, July 1, 2022, to June 30, 2023)
Ali Noel Gomez
(Member, July 1, 2021, to June 30, 2023)
Ms. Cindy Ingold
(Member-at-Large, July 1, 2022, to June 30, 2024)
Mrs. Monica D. Porter
(Member-at-Large, July 1, 2021, to June 30, 2023)
Ms. Alison Wessel
(Member, July 1, 2021, to June 30, 2023)
Katerina Allmendinger
(Ex-Officio Member, July 1, 2022, to July 31, 2025)
Lorraine LaPrade
(Ex-Officio Member, July 1, 2021, to June 30, 2023)
Nicki Loder
(Ex-Officio Member, July 1, 2021, to June 30, 2023)
Dr. Jessica Szempruch
(Ex-Officio Member, July 1, 2021, to June 30, 2023)
Dr. Kari D. Weaver
(Ex-Officio Member, July 1, 2021, to June 30, 2023)
Yasmeen Shorish
(Board Liaison, July 1, 2022, to June 30, 2023)
Lauren Carlton
(Staff Liaison, July 1, 2021, to June 30, 2023)
Lauren Carlton
(Staff Liaison, July 1, 2022, to June 30, 2023)
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Resources
- Women & Gender Studies Section Website
- WGSS on Facebook
- ALA Connect Community - WGSS Executive Committee
- ALA Connect Community - WGSS (WGSS Discussion List FAQ)
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As of August 2024, WGSS had 922 members. Committee composition is determined by section leadership.
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The Women's Studies Section was established in 1987. In 2011, the section changed its name to Women & Gender Studies Section. At its 25th anniversary, the history of the section was presented.
Megan Griffin
Association of College & Research Libraries
American Library Association
E-mail: mgriffin@ala.org
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.
