In an effort to help ALSC members make an informed decision before they vote, the blog posts for this morning and this afternoon consist of statements from the candidates for 2025-26 ALSC Vice President/President Elect; one to be elected. Both candidates submitted a written statement. This morning’s statement was from Carol K. Phillips; this afternoon’s statement is from Ariana Hussain.
Category: Elections
Carol K. Phillips – 2025-26 ALSC Vice President/President Elect Candidate
In an effort to help ALSC members make an informed decision before they vote, the blog posts for this morning and this afternoon consist of statements from the candidates for 2025-26 ALSC Vice President/President Elect; one to be elected. Both candidates submitted a written statement. This morning’s statement is from Carol K. Phillips; this afternoon’s statement will be from Ariana Hussain.
Register Parents and Caregivers to Vote at Story Time
I used to think story time was all about the kids- engaging them by having fun and promoting early literacy and book love. And while that is core to our mission, parent engagement is also vital. But what are the forces that really impact families in communities? And what can parents do in their communities to make sure their children thrive in every area of life? Encouraging parents to register to vote and knowledgeably vote in the election is one, vital way we can support families. Fellow ALSC member and Mother Goose on the Loose founder, Betsy Diamant-Cohen, and I recently wrote about this topic in a School Library Journal “First Steps” column. Please check it out for tips and ideas to create Voter registration storytimes. While I won’t repeat those points here, I do want to underline the importance of encouraging voting in storytime and reminding parents and caregivers…
Stand for ALSC Election: You Can Do It!
Have you ever considered standing for ALSC election, or do you want to know what people think who have gone through the process themselves? Here’s a chance to be a fly on the wall for a conversation between ALSC Nominating Committee members (and ALSC elections alumni) Joanna Fabicon, Elisa Gall, and Lucia Gonzalez.
Is Running for ALSC Leadership on Your Bucket List?
Have you ever wondered about the internal workings of ALSC? How are ALSC strategic priorities developed? What the heck does a Fiscal Officer do? Who can serve as a “New to ALSC Board Member”? What are the responsibilities of Vice President/President Elect? What is the time commitment of ALSC board members?
Standing for Election: 2024-25 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 five candidates standing for election to the 2024-25 ALSC Board of Directors; three candidates will be elected.
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…