Charge
To contribute toward the extension and improvement of library research; to provide public program opportunities for describing and evaluating library research projects and for disseminating their findings; to inform and educate ALA members concerning research techniques and their usefulness in obtaining information with which to reach administrative decisions and solve problems; and expand the theoretical base of the field. To serve as a forum for discussion and action on issues related to the literature and information needs for the field of library and information science.
Roster
Dr. Karen F. Kaufmann, PHD
(Chair,
July 1, 2022, to
June 30, 2023)
Mr. Devin Savage
(Chair-Elect,
July 1, 2022, to
June 30, 2023)
Jennifer Rose Luetkemeyer
(Secretary/Treasurer,
July 1, 2021, to
June 30, 2023)
Dr. Africa S. Hands
(Past-Chair,
July 1, 2022, to
June 30, 2023)
Dr. John M. Budd
(Member-at-Large,
July 1, 2020, to
June 30, 2023)
Paula R. Dempsey
(Member-at-Large,
July 1, 2021, to
June 30, 2024)
Dr. Amanda L. Folk
(Member-at-Large,
July 1, 2022, to
June 30, 2024)
Mrs. Karen Renae Harker
(Member-at-Large,
July 1, 2020, to
June 30, 2023)
Ms. Jennifer Ashley Joe
(Round Table Councilor,
July 1, 2022, to
June 30, 2025)
Ana Elisa De Campos Salles
(ALA Executive Board Liaison,
July 1, 2022, to
June 30, 2023)
Danielle M. Ponton
(Staff Liaison,
July 24, 2018, to
July 24, 2023)
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Composition
Chair (serves for a year as Chair-Elect, a year as Chair, and a year as Past Chairperson)
Chair-Elect (serves for a year as Chair-Elect, a year as Chair, and a year as Past Chairperson)
Past Chairperson (serves for a year as Chair-Elect, a year as Chair, and a year as Past Chairperson))
Secretary Treasurer (serves for two years)
Member-at-Large (3 - serves for three years with one elected each year)
Roundtable Councilor (serves for three years)