{"id":27206,"date":"2022-05-03T09:35:35","date_gmt":"2022-05-03T13:35:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.alsc.ala.org\/blog\/?p=27206"},"modified":"2022-05-03T09:32:41","modified_gmt":"2022-05-03T13:32:41","slug":"blueprint-for-change","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.alsc.ala.org\/blog\/2022\/05\/blueprint-for-change\/","title":{"rendered":"Blueprint for Change"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Everyone knows that change is inevitable.\u00a0 Today, I\u2019d like to focus on two types of change in relation to ALSC.\u00a0 First, the change that happens inadvertently as the result of a sudden unexpected series of events.\u00a0 And then, there is the other type of change, the one that is the outcome of a concerted plan.\u00a0 Both, when they concur in the same time period, can have a definitive and lasting effect in the life of an organization.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

The first type of change is embodied by all that relates to the onset and trajectory of the Covid Pandemic.\u00a0 In 2020-21, change came abruptly, disturbing our personal, professional, and organizational lives and practices.\u00a0 In the blink of an eye, ALSC leadership and staff had to create a virtual infrastructure to conduct the business of the organization and all its programs.\u00a0 The virtual YMA Announcements, the ALSC Institute, and the Morris Seminar, are among the great examples of programs that transitioned with great flare and success.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The transformations made as a result of the Pandemic were guided by ALSC\u2019s blueprint for change, the 2020-23 ALSC Strategic Plan<\/a>.\u00a0 This blueprint represents the second type of change, the concerted plan.\u00a0 That concerted plan allowed us to maintain focus and direction through a period of uncertainty while committees and task forces continued their work to achieve the objectives delineated in each area of strategic action.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One such change that I\u2019d like to mention today, is the revision to the ALSC Bylaws recommended by the ALSC Nominating and Leadership Development Committee and approved by the members during the ALA\/ALSC Elections<\/a>. \u00a0This revision changes the composition of four award committees (Newbery, Caldecott, Sibert, and Legacy) by removing the positions from the ballot.\u00a0 This is a major change to the terms of these four committees.\u00a0 While those who proposed the change and those who voted in favor will be quick to embrace it, others will need time to evaluate it.\u00a0 From my perspective as this year\u2019s appointing officer, the change will bring uniformity to committee service while streamlining processes.\u00a0 Also, an added result will be expanding the pool of qualified volunteer candidates to serve on each of these committees.\u00a0 Many may not know that once on the slate, candidates become ineligible for appointment to the respective committees for a period two years.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The second Bylaws change on the ballot that was approved by members requires at least one candidate for each governance position instead of two. I hope that many will see this change as an opportunity to increase member representation.  My hope is to see an upsurge in member-initiated nominations and a more pluralistic election process<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Changes always require a period of adjustment, but it is my hope that by engaging in a continuous process to attain organizational effectiveness and ensuring that our Strategic Plan aligns with our vision for the future of the organization we are ensuring ALSC is well-prepared to handle whatever challenges the next unexpected events may bring. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

And talking about concerted change, we are getting ready for the 2022 ALA Annual Conference<\/a> in Washington D.C.\u00a0 This will be our first in-person conference since midwinter 2020.\u00a0 If you plan to attend ALA Annual this year, I hope you are ready for a new and revitalized conference experience.\u00a0 \u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Lucia M. Gonzalez\u00a0
2021-2022 President
ALSC<\/a>: Association for Library Service to Children<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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