Children's Collection Management Discussion Group

Charge

To provide a forum for the discussion of common issues and concerns in children's collection development and maintenance.

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Roster

Amy E. Sears
(Co-Convenor, July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2027)
Gwen Vanderhage
(Co-Convenor, July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2027)
Dr. Tess Prendergast
(Consultant, July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2026)
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Composition

The Children's Collection Management Discussion Group is open to all interested ALSC members and is led by a discussion group convenor.

Origin

Established in 2003 at the request of the ALSC Board of Directors.

More about the Discussion Group
The Children's Collection Management Discussion Group Discussion Group is open to all interested ALSC members and is led by a discussion group convener (position currently vacant). To subscribe to the Children's Collection Management in Public Libraries electronic discussion list, visit: http://lists.ala.org/sympa/info/alsccolmgt.
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