ALA Virtual Information Session for Members, Councilors, and the Executive Board
The ALA Information Session for Members, Councilors, and the Executive Board is your opportunity receive first-hand information and updates on the latest developments within our organization and to learn more about the governance of ALA as well as a forum for personal members to engage in real time with ALA leadership.
ALA Virtual Information Session for Members, Councilors, and the Executive Board
January 20, 2027 - 10:00 AM -11:00 AM Hawaii / 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Alaska / 12:00-1:00 PM Pacific
1:00-2:00 PM Mountain / 2:00-3:00 PM Central / 3:00-4:00 PM Eastern
ALA Virtual Information Session for Members, Councilors, and the Executive Board Agenda*
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2:00 – 2:05 PM |
Call to Order, Introductions | Dr. Maria McCauley, ALA President |
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2:05 - 2:15 PM |
ALA President’s Report, ALA CD#21 | Dr. Maria McCauley, ALA President |
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2:15 – 2:20 PM |
ALA President-Elect’s Report, ALA CD#29 | Tamika Barnes, ALA President-Elect |
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2:20 – 2:25 PM |
ALA Executive Director’s Report, ALA CD #23 | Dan Montgomery, ALA Executive Director |
| 2:25 - 2:35 PM | ALA Treasurer’s Report (FY26 & FY27), ALA CD #13 | Larry Neal, ALA Treasurer |
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2:35 – 2:40 PM |
2027 Nominating Committee Report, ALA CD#26 | Lessa Pelayo-Lozada, ALA Nominating Committee Chair |
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2:40 – 2:55 PM |
Question & Answer Session | ALA Members |
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2:55 – 2:00 PM |
Announcements and Adjournment | Dr. Maria McCauley, ALA President |
* Agenda subject to change
Documents for this Information Session can be found on the 2027 Council Document webpage. Please note the CD # to locate the document on the webpage.
Members have the opportunity to submit questions through this online form by Sunday, January 17, 2027. Please note that questions submitted will be fielded during the session, questions of a similar nature may be combined, and not all questions can be addressed during the live meeting.
Questions? Please contact us at membervalue@ala.org.
