Hi Everyone,
A quick reminder that the application form for the Forward Together Working Group is open. The deadline is exactly one week from today,
Friday May 8th.
Forward Together Working Group Application Form
Here is what we are looking for:
- Strategic visioning and ability to think about the long-term needs of the Association
- Strong written and oral communication skills; prior experience might include public relations, advocacy campaigns, marketing, or graphic design
- The ability to do financial analysis and reporting
- Optimistic outlook and commitment to work with others to understand their perspectives and share the goals of the Forward Together recommendations; ability to win others over (WOO)
- The ability to think at a systems level, understanding that ALA is a multi-faceted association that aims to meet the needs of thousands of members.
We also seek members with (but not limited to):
- Experience in academic, public, school, or special library environments
- Experience in nonprofit business or other associations
- Perspective as a library/information science educator
- Empathetic approach to this work, understanding that members feel passionately about their roles and participation in ALA
- Experience with ALA and/or in an ALA Division as a member or member leader
- Members with less than 5 years in the association as well as long-career veterans
- Experience in turnaround management and change management
- Experience in assessment or program evaluation
Thank you!
#ALAForwardTogether
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Raymond A. Garcia
Special Assistant to the Executive Director | Executive Office
American Library Association
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