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Advocacy… Tiffany Alston
Advocacy
Tiffany Alston
Edwin Maxwell
[email protected]
Shall serve as the liaison between non-voting affiliate members in accordance with Article III, the Affiliates in accordance with Article XI, and the Black Caucus Executive Board; solicit state or local organizations of Black library and information service personnel to affiliate with the Black Caucus as Affiliates; maintain and transfer as appropriate records and files on non-voting affiliate members and Affiliates. link: Affiliated Chapters
ALA Relations… Latrice Booker
ALA Relations
Latrice Booker
[email protected]
Shall keep abreast of ALA Council and Divisional activities, and local state, national and international legislation, as they relate to Black Caucus activities; advise the Executive Board and membership of such ALA activities and legislation that require direct input by the Black Caucus; recommend action to be taken by the Executive Board and membership on such ALA activities and legislation.
Awards… John Page
Awards
John Page
[email protected]
In accordance with the awards manual and procedures reviewed and approved by the Executive Board, shall administer the Black Caucus awards; solicit nominations and select the recipients, and present the awards. A subcommittee of the Awards committee shall present the John C. Tyson award.
Budget and Finance… Stanton Biddle
Budget and Finance
Stanton Biddle
Jos N. Holman
Brandy McNeil
Shall monitor fiscal affairs of the Black Caucus; audit the financial records submitted by the Treasurer, solicit in conjunction with the Treasurer budget request from officers and committee chairs and present a budget allocation request report to the Executive Board for review and approval at the Midwinter meeting; make recommendations to the Executive Board in all areas of financial management; participate in any fundraising activities reviewed and approved by the Executive Board.
Constitution and By-laws… Jos N. Holman
Constitution and By-laws
Jos N. Holman
Nichelle M. Hayes
Shall maintain a constant review of, and issue to the membership the Constitution and Bylaws, recommend needed changes to the Executive Board and membership, and attend all Executive Board and membership meetings.
E.J. Josey Scholarship… Sylvia Sprinkle Hamlin
E.J. Josey Scholarship
Sylvia Sprinkle Hamlin
Derek Mosley
Shall administer the Dr. E. J. Josey Scholarship and by awarding scholarships according to established criteria.
- Wanda Kay Brown
- Tammy Baggett
- Brenda Hunter
- Joyce Jelks
Fundraising… Kelvin Watson
Fundraising
Kelvin Watson
Richard Ashby
In accordance with Article IX shall coordinate and engage in fundraising activities to support the programs and activities of the Black Caucus; coordinate fundraising activities with the Treasurer, and in conjunction with the chair of the Budget/Audit 8 Committee; solicit ideas and support for, and inform the membership of, fundraising activities, solicit donations from funding sources.
History… Dr. Sybyl Moses
History
Dr. Sybyl Moses
Shall encourage and promote research and publication on African American library history, including but not limited to the history of the Black Caucus of the American Library Association; African American librarians, information professionals, library trustees, and library workers; the creation and development of libraries and library/information services by and for African American communities; and the history of African American publishing and reference tools. Shall promote an awareness and discussion of historical issues concerning African American librarianship.
International Relations… Eboni Henry and Vivian Bordeaux
International Relations
Eboni Henry and Vivian Bordeaux
Develops, promotes, and supports international relations efforts and activities, including engagement with international members, conferences, and programs. Identifies new partnerships, fosters collaboration, and maintains existing relationships with external countries, groups, and organizations, such as promoting understanding and awareness of international concerns and services as it relates to the African Diaspora to groups within ALA and outside organizations. Will include coordination of webinars and educational travel for professional development opportunities relating to international relations for members.
- Valerie Carter
- Diane Mohr
- Netta Cox
- Faye Muhammad
- Denyvetta Davis
- Laverne Page
- Josephine Anderson Fulcher
- Teresa Quick
- Em Claire Knowles
- Jahala Simuel
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Literary Awards… Gladys Smiley Bell
Literary Awards
Gladys Smiley Bell
Tiffany Duck
Shall administer the Black Caucus literary awards to recognize and celebrate black authors and black literature according to established criteria.
Marketing and Public Relations… Shaundra Walker
Marketing and Public Relations
Shaundra Walker
Shall develop and implement a marketing plan to maximize the promotion of the Black Caucus’ mission, vision, values, news, events and more; responsible for Caucus online presence through social media outlets, and assist other committees with marketing and public relations techniques
Membership & Affiliates… Rudolph Clay
Membership & Affiliates
Rudolph Clay
Andrew Jackson
Shall develop and coordinate membership promotion activities; keep current records of membership status; recommend to the Executive Board policies relating to membership and dues; prepare a Membership database which shall be made available to members in good standing.
National Conference… Tracey Hunter Hayes
National Conference
Tracey Hunter Hayes
Keith Jemison
Shall coordinate the development, organization, funding, promotion and administration of the Black Caucus’ National Conference; appoint and oversee appropriate committees and subcommittees to fulfill the vision and purpose of the conference; manage program selection, activities, and events for the conference that reflect professional continuing education; manage conference functions to produce a monetary gain; and report to and operate under the authority of the Executive Board.
Nomination & Election… Richard E. Ashby
Nomination & Election
Richard E. Ashby
In accordance with Article V. Elections, and procedures for conducting elections reviewed and approved by the Executive Board, shall solicit nominations for office; prepare, receive and tally ballots for election; report results of elections to the Executive Board and the membership.
President’s Advisory Council… Shauntee Burns-Simpson
President’s Advisory Council
Shauntee Burns-Simpson
Shall be comprised of BCALA past-presidents; advise the President on matters of importance where the collective wisdom of the group would be important; serve a surrogate for President at affiliate or other meetings and programs; and establish and fund the President’s award.
Programs… Nichelle M. Hayes & Shauntee Burns-Simpson
Programs
Nichelle M. Hayes
Shauntee Burns-Simpson
Shall plan and initiate programs and activities for the membership; recommend and coordinate programs that will enhance the growth, interest and informational needs of the membership.
Publications… Nichelle Hayes
Publications
Nichelle Hayes
Shall be comprised of BCALA past-presidents; advise the President on matters of importance where the collective wisdom of the group would be important; serve a surrogate for President at affiliate or other meetings and programs; and establish and fund the President’s award.
- Dr. Stanton Biddle
- Wanda K. Brown
- Gladys Smiley Bell
- Denyvetta Davis
- Andrew “Sekou” Jackson
- Sylvia Sprinkle-Hamlin
- Jos N. Holman
- Kelvin Watson
Professional Development Committee… Ana Ndumu
Professional Development Committee
Ana Ndumu
James Allen Davis Jr.
Shall coordinate and develop strategies for recruiting Blacks into the field of library and information science; conduct an orientation session to acquaint new or interested members with the purpose, services and programs of the Black Caucus and of ALA in general; provide information and activities to facilitate Black librarians’ professional career development; coordinate Mentoring/Coaching program and Interest Circles.
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Services to Children of African Descent… Karen Lemmons
Services to Children of African Descent
Karen Lemmons
Tamela Chambers
Shall promote nationwide awareness and use of children’s and young adult literature through programming, publications, and outreach activities among librarians, parents, scholars, students, educators, and all persons who work with children of African descent; Plan and initiate programs and activities which strengthen BCALA’s visibility as a vital resource for children, and their caregivers; Promote reading and emergent literacy to parents of African descent.
Technology Advisory… Zakia Ringgold
Technology Advisory
Zakia Ringgold
Shall advocate for expanding the use of technology within the Black Caucus; provide forums for electronic communication among BCALA members; be a focal point for policy and input for information technology forums (networks, databases, etc.); advise BCALA members on current and emerging technologies that encourage development and evaluation among BCALA members; and provide a collective vision with advice on research directions using technology for the Black Caucus.
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