Membership Committee

Charge

To plan campaigns for recruiting and securing new members for ALSC at the national, state, regional, and local levels. To retain and engage existing members by connecting members with ALSC opportunities and resources, and therefore contribute to a vibrant, membership-driven organization that champions the value of library service to children. To plan and assume responsibility for new and existing member engagement events to connect members to one another and to introduce and educate around ALSC purposes and procedures. To serve as a channel for communication on membership matters between the ALA membership task force and the division.

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Roster

Cassie Chenoweth

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

Olivia G. McElwain

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

Ms. Rebecca Baldwin

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

Ashley Brown

(Member, March 27, 2025, to June 30, 2027)

Melissa Horak-Hern

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

Ms. Joannie Lauria

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

Gretchen Schulz

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

Melissa Gladys Sokol

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

Ms. Ewa Wojciechowska

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

Gavin Damore

(Staff Liaison, February 15, 2025, to June 30, 2030)

Previous Year / Next Year

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Composition

The Membership Committee consists of eleven 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 + 9)

Origin

Established in 1976 at the request of the ALSC Board of Directors.

Staff Liaison

Membership/Marketing Specialist

312-280-2163

Get Involved

Vital professional associations are the result of engaged and committed member leaders! If you are interested in serving ALSC on a committee, please read and complete the online volunteer form.

  • 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

“What Does That Committee Do”