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 Current AILA Committees and Assignments AILA will be establishing the following ad hoc committees aimed at working toward specific organizational objectives. Terms of office are two years and then can be extended. Please contact the AILA officers if you are willing to serve on committees. According to the AILA bylaws, Chairs of Committees are appointed by the AILA President with the advice and consent of the AILA Executive board. Terms will begin at the end of the AILA Business meeting at ALA Annual. Budget and Finance Committee Charge: Create an annual Operating Budget for AILA based on and not to exceed the preceding year's income. Present it to the Executive Board at the Annual meeting for approval. *Members: Susan Hanks, Janice Rice, Joan Howland, Liana Juliano Childrens' Literature Award Committee Charge: Using AILA's Native American Youth Services Literature Award Review Criteria as posted on the AILA web page, the committee will solicit nominations, review and vote for an award each for Children's Picture Book, Middle Reader Book, and Young Adult Fiction. The first award winners were announced July 2006 and presented at the Joint Conference of Librarians of Color, Dallas EX October 2006. Thereafter the award will be presented every two years. * Chair: Lisa Mitten 2008-2010 * Members: Naomi Caldwell, Carlene Engstrom, Sarah Kostelecky, Karen Alexander, Holly Ristau, Jolean Tillaquot, Cindy Carrywater, Stephanie Betancourt, Gabriella Kaye Communications and Publications Committee Charge: The committee shall review procedures and policies related to communication and make recommendations for any needed changes. As a short-term goal, the committee shall consider the following suggestions from the Executive Board: that the President's column from the newsletter be updated regularly on the website; that the methods of soliciting content for the newsletter regularly be established; and that options for renewing or applying for membership online be reviewed. * Co-Chairs: Liana Juliano and Heather Devine * Members: David Hurley, John Berry, Theresa Seidel, Lisa Mitten, Rhonda Taylor, Michael Ingram, LaVera Rose * Ex-officio: Kelly Webster (List Manager), Mary Johnson (Newsletter Editor), Clare Castleberry (Newsletter Editorial Team), Elaine Cubbins (Newsletter Editorial Team) Development and Fundraising Committee Charge: Coordinates and engages in fundraising activities to support the services and programs of AILA by working in conjunction with the Executive Board and the Treasurer, soliciting donations from funding sources, and soliciting the membership for ideas and support for fundraising activities. Engages in public relations activities to promote the services, programs and activities of AILA; works with the Communications and Publications committee to enhance awareness of American Indian Librarianship. Current Members: * Chair: Richenda Wilkinson * Members: John Berry, Mary Jane Cedar Face, Monique Lloyd, Colleen Major, Valerie Yazza, Heather Devine, Lucie Stylianopoulos, Theresa Seidel Distinguished Service Award Committee Charge: Using the established guidelines and criteria, evaluate letters of nomination and select an awardee. * Chair: Lotsee Patterson * Members: Bonnie Biggs Nominating Committee Charge: The committee shall present a slate of candidates for AILA Executive Board positions for election at the annual membership meeting. Nominations from the floor will also be accepted at the meeting. * Co-Chairs: Liana Juliano and Joan Howland * Members: Carlene Engstrom Programming Committee Charge: To coordinate and arrange AILA sponsored/supported programs at ALA Annual meetings. *Chair: Susan Hanks 2009-2010 *Members: Colleen Major, Mary Dodge, Ramona Tecumseh, Liana Juliano Scholarship Review Board Charge: Using the guidelines and criteria drafted by Joan Howland and Lotsee Patterson, evaluate applications and select an awardee annually. The guidelines state that applicants will be selected by a committee of 5 AILA members, appointed annually by the AILA President with the approval of the Executive Board; committee members will serve two year, staggered terms. Completed applications will be distributed to the committee by June 1 of each year; the committee will convene prior to the AILA Annual Business Meeting to select the scholarship recipient. The award will be announced at the Annual Business Meeting. * Chair: Holly Tomren * Members: Liana Juliano, Carlene Engstrom, Richenda Wilkinson Subject Access and Classification Committee Charge: The committee will facilitate improved access to information about Native Americans by identifying ways to improve existing subject headings/thesauri and classification schemes, and identifying and developing alternatives to these. (click here to see the committee's wiki) * Chair: Mario Klimiades * Members: Lynne Alstatt, Ann Doyle, Timothy B. Powell, Jacquie Samples, Holly Tomren, Laurel Tarulli, Kelly Webster Top of Page |
