2014 December Conference Call Agenda and Documents

YALSA BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Conference Call

2:30-4:00 PM (Eastern) Dec. 5, 2014

YALSA is a national association of librarians, library workers and advocates whose mission is to expand and strengthen library services for teens, aged 12-18. Through its member-driven advocacy, research, and professional development initiatives, YALSA builds the capacity of libraries and librarians to engage, serve and empower teens.

AGENDA* – 12/1/14 (learn more about board agendas and documents)

*Please note: times in parentheses are suggestions only

Call to Order

Information Forum – 5 minutes allotted at the beginning of the session

Adoption of the Agenda

Consent Items – 5 minutes

Item #1. Adoption of Minutes from Sept. Meeting–Carrie Kausch....................................................9/18/14

• Administrative Task

Item #2. Confirmation of Amazing Audiobooks Policy Change - Colleen Seisser.......................11/19/14

• Goal #4 Member Recruitment & Engagement

Action Items

Item #3. Student Engagement TF Request for Board Action (10 min.) –Mary Anne Nichols..............11/24/14

• Administrative Task

Discussion Items

Item #4. Standing Board Committee Vision & Guidelines (10 min.) – Chris Shoemaker..................12/1/14

• Goal #5 Capacity Building

Item #5.Quarterly Chair Reports (60 min.) –all Board members........................................................12/1/14

• All Goals

Information Items

Item #6. Board Responsibilities for 2015 Conferences.......................................................................12/1/14

• Goal#4 Member Recruitment & Engagement

Item #7. Guidelines for Board Meetings……………….....................................................................12/1/14

• Administrative Task

Adjournment