Circulation and Access Services Committee
Charge
The committee shares and promotes circulation and access services best practices and innovation in all types of libraries; facilitates communication between practitioners; advances access and equity through the lens of circulation and access services. We strive to build community and engage colleagues through professional education and conversation about current, relevant issues and concerns.
Roster
Ms. Debra Sampson
(Chair, July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027)
Mrs. Lorelei Rose Sterling
(Chair, July 1, 2025, to July 31, 2026)
Ronnie Warren Broadfoot
(Member, July 1, 2024, to July 31, 2026)
Ms. Ariana Curiel
(Member, July 1, 2024, to July 31, 2026)
Leigh Dawson
(Member, July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2027)
Mel Gooch
(Member, July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2028)
Andy Hamilton
(Member, July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2028)
Ms. Whitney R. Hilley
(Member, July 1, 2024, to July 31, 2026)
Marti Jean Kallal
(Member, July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2027)
Ms. Debra Sampson
(Member, July 1, 2024, to July 31, 2026)
Debbie G. Tenofsky
(Member, July 1, 2024, to July 31, 2026)
Debbie G. Tenofsky
(Member, July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2028)
Mr. Andrew C. Yager
(Member, July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2028)
Thomas Ferren
(Staff Liaison, July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2030)
Julie Reese
(Staff Liaison, June 10, 2024, to June 30, 2050)
Contact Core
(Staff, January 24, 2024, to June 30, 2050)
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About this Committee
Deliverables
- Interest Groups - Plan, promote, and moderate group discussions on topics related to circulation/access services at least 2 times per year. Work with Core staff on conference or virtual scheduling as needed.
- Webinars - Develop occasional webinars on topics related to circulation/access services: Complete webinar proposal, identify presenters, and coordinate webinar logistics.
- Conference Programs - Develop Annual or Midwinter Conference Program on a topic related to circulation/access services: Complete and submit program proposal, identify presenters, coordinate program logistics, and host the program at the ALA Annual Conference.
- Resource Guide – Develop a LibGuide for resources relevant to Circulation and Access Services.
Expected Time Commitment
- Committee members average 12 hours per year with time commitments varying based on subcommittee projects.
- Committee meetings are held quarterly.
Desired Skills, Knowledge, and Experience
- Experience and/or familiarity with circulation and access services trends, procedures, and current topics.
- Small group facilitation skills, presentation or programming skills, and program marketing skills are helpful but not required.
