New Members Interest Group
Charge
Focuses on the concerns and interests of new Core members and new library and information professionals. Develops interest group meetings at ALA conferences, plugging new members into the larger Core division, engaging members through social media platforms with relevant information and virtual professional development and educational events, and communicating with Core the wants and concerns of the new membership.
New members are added to this group automatically for their first two years of membership.
Roster
Julie Reese
(Staff Liaison, July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2050)
Displaying active committee roster as of 03/16/2026. Last retrieved on 03/16/2026. Refresh now.
Activities
The group's conveners have committed to providing the following activities throughout the year:
- Facilitate year-round discussion in the ALA Connect group;
- Host at least one Core-wide ef-Forum on a topic of broad interest within our area of focus;
- Plan an in-person group discussion at the ALA Annual Conference;
- Submit a program for consideration to be presented at the Core Exchange, Core Forum, or ALA Annual Conference;
- Develop a resource, product, or service for Core members.
Get Involved
Interest group members do not need to be members of Core, or even of ALA. Anyone with an ALA account can join a Core interest group in ALA Connect. Conveners must be Core members, but anyone can join or leave an interest group at any time.
