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Roster
Displaying active committee roster as of 03/28/2023. Last retrieved on 03/28/2023. Members can log in and refresh page to view full contact information for committee members.
Resources
Publishers, please e-mail alscawards@ala.org for address information.
Composition
The Batchelder Award Selection Committee consists of four members appointed from the ALSC membership at large, serving 2-year terms and led by the committee chair. (Chair + 4)
The 2024 Committee reviews books published in 2023 for the 2024 awards.
The 2024 award winners will be announced in early 2024.
Origin
Established in 1966 at the request of the ALSC Board of Directors.
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”
Staff Liaison
ALSC Awards Coordinator
312-280-2163