School-Age Programs and Services

Charge

To identify and disseminate information on engaging, cooperative or innovative programming for school-age children to libraries, schools, and community agencies serving youth. To produce and promote materials supporting professional development for library staff and others working with school-age youth. To collaborate appropriately with other ALSC committees and other associations working with the school age child to initiate activates and projects.

Roster

Ms. Valerie Byrd Fort, MLIS (Co-Chair, July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2025)
Emily L. Nichols (Co-Chair, July 1, 2022, to June 30, 2024)
Ms. Lisa Bintrim (Member, July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2025)
Mr. Alec B. Chunn (Member, July 1, 2022, to June 30, 2024)
Kelly Kreps Depin (Member, July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2025)
Adrea Lund (Member, July 1, 2022, to June 30, 2024)
Mrs. Kathleen Morrissey McBroom (Member, July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2025)
Ms. Sherry Virginia Neal (Member, July 1, 2022, to June 30, 2024)
Trisha Parsons (Member, July 1, 2022, to June 30, 2024)
Kimberly Alberts (Consultant, January 1, 2023, to June 30, 2024)
Amy E. Koester (Board Liaison, July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2024)
Sarah Polen (Staff Liaison, January 1, 2023, to June 30, 2024)

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Composition

The School-Age Programs and Service Committee consists of nine members appointed from the ALSC membership at large, serving 2-year terms, and led by two committee co-chairs, appointed in alternating years. (2 co-chairs + 7)

Origin

Established in 1999 at the request of the ALSC Board of Directors.

Get Involved

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  • Process committees (non-award committees) are appointed in early spring (Jan-May)
  • Award and evaluation committees are appointed in early fall (July-Oct)
  • Replacement positions pop up and are filled throughout the year (ongoing)

The Vice-President/President-Elect begins making his/her process committee appointments in February/March. In August/September, after being seated as President, he/she will then begin filling fall appointments.

Learn More about ALSC Committees and Volunteering

Volunteering and the Appointments Process
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