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.

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Roster

Ms. Valerie Byrd Fort, MLIS

(Co-Chair, July 1, 2023, to July 31, 2025)

Ms. Edith Campbell

(Co-Chair, July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2027)

Jacqueline J. Partch

(Co-Chair, July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2026)

Ms. Lisa Bintrim

(Member, July 1, 2023, to July 31, 2025)

Ms. Amalia Elizabeth Butler

(Member, July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2026)

Kelly Kreps Depin

(Member, July 1, 2023, to July 31, 2025)

Melissa Freed

(Member, July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2027)

Mrs. Kathleen Morrissey McBroom

(Member, July 1, 2023, to July 31, 2025)

Mrs. Kathleen Morrissey McBroom

(Member, July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2027)

Michelle Muller

(Member, July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2026)

Ms. Sherry Virginia Neal

(Member, July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2027)

Ms. Jennifer A. Peterson

(Member, July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2026)

Jan Pinotti

(Member, July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2026)

Maria Trivisonno

(Consultant, July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2026)

Katherine Lawrence

(Board Liaison, July 1, 2024, to July 31, 2025)

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Resources

Read ALSC blog posts from the committee.

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 process committee appointments in February/March. In August/September, after being seated as President, they will then begin filling fall appointments.

Learn More about ALSC Committees and Volunteering

Volunteering and the Appointments Process
“What Does That Committee Do”