| Hauʻoli makahiki hou Liaison Groups! Below is the ALA Executive Board December Meeting Update. As always, any questions, concerns, or things youʻd like me to pass on to the ALA EB, just let me know.
Wishing you all the best in 2024 and beyond, Your ALA Executive Board Liaison, Lessa --- Executive Board Meeting Highlights December 21, 2023
ALA Membership Committee Report, EBD 10.3
Chair Sandy Hirsh provided the following updates: -
The first hybrid Membership Meeting was held at Annual Conference 2023. There were requests for enhanced voting experience for in-person attendees -
After review, the committee is recommending virtual Membership Meeting in June 2024 prior to Annual Conference as the most inclusive and effective means of participation for members
The ALA Executive Board went into closed session. Note: The EB goes into closed session to discuss matters that should not be discussed publicly for legal reasons, may be sensitive in nature, or are not yet ready to be announced. | Date | Board Action | Responsible Unit/Person |
12/21/2023 | APPROVED that the 2024 ALA Membership Meeting be held virtually prior to the ALA Annual Conference, EBD #10.3 |
Membership | A formal list of board actions and vote tally can be found in the EBD webpage (1.0 series) (member log-in required). The full EB meeting schedule can be found here (member log-in required). The next meeting is scheduled during the Library Learning Experience on Monday, January 22, 2024.
Agenda and meeting information will be made available on the Executive Board Document (EBD) site, click here (member log-in required).
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Lessa Kanani'opua Pelayo-Lozada
ALA President, 2022-2023
Adult Services Assistant Manager, Palos Verdes Public Library
She/Her/Hers
lessaforlibraries.com
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