YALSA and ALSC Reunification News

Blog Post Updates

From Plans to Actions – A Preview of the Next Year of Reunification
Rob Bittner, ALSC past president - June 15
The countdown is on for the September 1 Reunification. Plans are turning into actions. Rebranding, committee restructuring, bylaws & policies, member engagement. Catch up on the latest news. 

The Final Sprint for the ALSC and YALSA Reunification
Rob Bittner, ALSC past president - May 15, 2026
Information about YALSA member renewals between now and August 31, Annual Conference highlights for YALSA & ALSC, an overview of immediate changes that will take place as of September 1, and more.

Springing Toward a Bright Future Together
Rob Bittner, ALSC past president - April 15, 2026
In April's update, Rob Bittner touches on election results, committee restructuring work, increased communications efforts, behind-the-scenes adjustments to the volunteer and membership databases, and upcoming working group recommendations to the Board. 

One Year Later
Yvette Garcia, YALSA past president - April 13, 2026
Yvette Garcia provides a progress report on migrating memberships, how to get involved in a 2026-27 committee, and good news regarding YMAs, conferences, and the recent election results.  

Reunification in Action
Rob Bittner, ALSC past president - March 15, 2026
ALSC Organizational Effectiveness and YALSA Organization & Bylaws are two committees whose overlapping purpose and work will be brought together under one committee when reunification is complete. Due to the charge of these two committees, they were asked to be the first to undergo a self-reflection process and to provide feedback to help guide other committees through the same work.

A New Opportunity for Children’s and Teen Services Collaboration
Rob Bittner, ALSC past president - February 15, 2026
A timeline for the ALA Youth Media Awards Announcements and a NEW, ANNUAL National Institute, a top-tier library services professional development event focused on children and teens!

Revisiting the Reunification Town Hall
Rob Bittner, ALSC past president - January 15, 2026
A summary of the first Reunification Town Hall, touching on touching on organizational restructuring, upcoming elections, awards/lists, rebranding, and more.

The Importance of Meaningful Rebranding
Rob Bittner, ALSC past president - December 15, 2025
Addressing the myths about rebranding for the new, reunified division

Big Changes Ahead
Rob Bittner, ALSC past president - June 11, 2025
Initial announcement of the reunification of ALSC & YALSA