AASL/ALSC/YALSA Interdivisional Committee on School/Public Library Cooperation

Charge

This joint committee will design and conduct a project of mutual interest and benefit to the three participating ALA Divisions, working from a platform identified by the AASL/ALSC/YALSA Presidents-Elect.

Roster

Ms. Megan Nichole Chase
(Co-Chair, July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2025)
Charleen Belcher
(Member, July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2025)
Arika J. Dickens
(Member, July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2025)
Dr. Allison G. Kaplan
(Member, July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2025)
Melissa Meola
(Member, July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2026)
Jessica M Lorentz Smith
(Member, July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2025)
Lysha Thompson
(Virtual Member, July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2025)
Alena Rivers
(Staff Liaison, March 17, 2023, to December 31, 2099)
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Composition

The AASL/ALSC/YALSA Interdivisional Committee on School/Public Library Cooperation consists of 12 members appointed from the ALSC, AASL and YALSA membership at large (four from each division), serving 2-year terms and led by the committee chair. (Chair + 11)

Origin

Established in 2006 at the request of the AASL, ALSC, and YALSA Board of Directors.

Staff Liaison

ALSC Office

alsc@ala.org

312-280-2163

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.

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