Becca Sexton and Christopher Calderon, co-Chairs
CHARGE
To craft, facilitate, and nurture ongoing and efficient communication between the GNCRT and the public as well as with other round tables and committees.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES
- Positively impact public discussion regarding graphic novels and comics and their roles in libraries by crafting, editing, and/or disseminating press releases and other information according to the initiatives/goals defined by the GNCRT.
- Create and maintain a space for the interchange of ideas between the GNCRT and ALA members through ALA Connect as well as with the public through a GNCRT website and through various social media outlets, including but not limited to Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.
- Assess communication options as new platforms become available and maintain a living communication plan that can change as the Round Table’s needs change.
- Liaise with other committees and professional entities and create and/or disseminate information and resources from the GNCRT to ALA and the general public.
COMPOSITION
- 8-15 virtual members
- ALA Staff Liaison
TERM
- 2 years