All meetings of the Board are open except when discussions affecting the privacy of individuals, institutions, or the association are held.
Board Document Submissions
The document deadline is May 20, 2022. To submit a document (e.g., petition to establish a new ACRL unit, funding request, resolution, task force report, etc.) for Board consideration, please follow the below steps.
- Complete a Board of Directors action form or discussion form working with your ACRL staff and Board liaisons. Requests for supplemental funding should comply with ACRL Policies and Procedures.
- Email your Board action form and supporting documents to Allison Payne apayne@ala.org, with copy to your staff and Board liaisons by the deadline. If you need an extension, please advise in advance of the deadline so that space can be allocated in the draft Board meeting agenda.
- Please expect an email acknowledging receipt of your submission within two business days of submission.
Open Microphone
In addition to making a formal request for discussion or action through the Board document process, members may also address the Board during Open Microphone, which will take place at the Pre-Annual Virtual Meeting, from 11:45 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. CDT, on June 3. Please note that this period cannot be used to request that the Board take an immediate action. All guests planning to address the Board during the open microphone session are asked to arrive by 11:30 a.m. CDT.