Priority Group II - Evaluation of Media

Charge

To evaluate, to establish standards for, and to encourage the availability of materials for children. Priority group consultant, committee chairpersons, and discussion group leaders will review annually the function of each of the committees and discussion groups and make any recommendations necessary to meet the responsibilities of this priority group. To maintain liaison with ALA committees, divisions, round tables, and other ALSC priority groups with common concerns. 1. Great Websites 2. Notable Children's Books 3. Notable Children's Recordings 4. Carnegie Medal/Notable Children's Videos

Roster

Maeve Visser Knoth
(Member, July 1, 2021, to June 30, 2023)

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Composition

Priority Group II consists of one priority group consultant appointed from the ALSC membership at large, serving a 2-year term.

Subcommitees and Task Forces

Priority Group II consists of one priority group consultant appointed from the ALSC membership at large, serving a 2-year term.

Origin

Established in 1975 at the request of the ALSC Board of Directors.

Staff Liaison

ALSC

alsc@ala.org

312-280-2163

Get Involved

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