Monthly, we will profile current ALSC Board members. We hope to offer information about the people who work to guide the organization so that you can feel more comfortable in reaching out to them with your concerns, questions, or comments. This month, we invite you to meet ALSC Board member, Maria Estrella. How did you first get involved with ALSC? I first became involved with the Association for Library Service to Children approximately a decade ago. I was a Youth Services Subject Department Librarian, and my incredibly supportive Public Services Manager encouraged me to submit an ALSC Committee Volunteer Form. There was limited representation of Latine librarians in the state of Ohio at that point in time, and connecting with fellow BIPOC professionals was a professional objective. To my delight, I was selected to serve in the 2016 Pura Belpré Award with five amazing Latinas, one also being Colombian. How…
Category: ALSC Board
Standing for Election: 2023-24 ALSC Board of Directors
In an effort to help ALSC members make an informed decision before they vote, today’s blog post consists of statements from the six candidates standing for election to the 2023-24 ALSC Board of Directors; three candidates will be elected.
Julie Roach: ALSC Division Councilor Candidate
In an effort to help ALSC members make an informed decision before they vote, today’s blog post consists of a statement from the candidate for ALSC’s 2023-24 Division Councilor, Julie Roach. The candidate submitted a written statement. Voting begins Monday, March 13th. It is an honor to stand for election to the ALSC Board in the role of Division Councilor. I have been an active member of ALSC for 21 years. During that time, I have served in various ways and on a range of committees, most recently as chair of the 2020 Caldecott Selection Committee. I also served as a member of the ALSC Board from 2014-2017. I manage Youth Services for the Cambridge Public Library in Cambridge, Massachusetts, where I lead an outstanding youth services team in a busy public library. I review children’s literature for the Horn Book Magazine and teach as an adjunct instructor for Simmons…
Robert Bittner: 2023-24 ALSC Vice President/President Elect Candidate
In an effort to help ALSC members make an informed decision before they vote, today’s blog post consists of a statement from the candidate for ALSC’s 2023-24 Vice President/President-Elect, Robert Bittner. The candidate submitted a written statement. Voting begins Monday, March 13th.
Meet Your ALSC Board: New-to-ALSC Board member, Jaime Eastman
Monthly, we will profile current ALSC Board members. We hope to offer information about the people who work to guide the organization so that you can feel more comfortable in reaching out to them with your concerns, questions, or comments. This month, we invite you to meet New to ALSC Board member, Jaime Eastman. How did you first get involved with ALSC? I stumbled upon ALSC committee work while looking for options to increase my professional involvement. At the time, I wasn’t eligible for travel or conference attendance, which eliminated most opportunities with my state library association. ASLC offered virtual committee work, plus professionals passionate about serving children and families. I requested virtual only options on my volunteer form and was offered a slot on the Children and Technology Committee. My ALSC journey has grown from that first committee membership. How has participation in ALSC affected your career? ALSC has…
Meet Your ALSC Board: ALSC Vice President/President-Elect Dr. Jonda C. McNair
Monthly, we will profile current ALSC Board members. We hope to offer information about the people who work to guide the organization so that you can feel more comfortable in reaching out to them with your concerns, questions, or comments. This month, we invite you to meet ALSC Vice President/President-Elect, Dr. Jonda C. McNair.
Meet Your ALSC Board: Lucia Gonzalez
Monthly, we will profile current ALSC Board members. We hope to offer information about the people who work to guide the organization so that you can feel more comfortable in reaching out to them with your concerns, questions, or comments. This month, we invite you to meet ALSC Board member, Lucia Gonzalez.
There’s still time to share YOUR input for the next ALSC Strategic Plan!
The ALSC Board is in the process of assessing and updating our current strategic plan, and there is still time to share your thoughts and reflections to inform our strategic direction over the next several years!