Browse all BCALA Committies to learn more about them, and you can easily contact committee members below.
Advocacy… Tiffany Alston
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CHAIRPERSON:
CO-CHAIRPERSON:
CHARGE: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
Advocacy
Tiffany Alston
Edwin Maxwell
[email protected]
ALA Relations… Latrice Booker
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CHAIRPERSON:
CHARGE: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.
ALA Relations
Latrice Booker
[email protected]
Awards… John Page
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CHAIRPERSON:
CHARGE: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.
Awards
John Page
[email protected]
Budget and Finance… Stanton Biddle and Wanda Kay Brown
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CHAIRPERSON:
CO-CHAIRPERSON:
CHARGE: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.
Budget and Finance
Stanton Biddle and Wanda Kay Brown
Jos N. Holman
Brandy McNeil
Constitution and By-laws… Jos N. Holman
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CHAIRPERSON:
CO-CHAIRPERSON:
CHARGE: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.
Constitution and By-laws
Jos N. Holman
Nichelle M. Hayes
E.J. Josey Scholarship… Derek Mosley and Yolanda Gleason
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CHAIRPERSON:
CHARGE:Shall administer the Dr. E. J. Josey Scholarship and by awarding scholarships according to established criteria.
COMMITTEE MEMBERS:
E.J. Josey Scholarship
Derek Mosley and Yolanda Gleason
- Wanda Kay Brown
- Tammy Baggett
- Brenda Hunter
- Joyce Jelks
Fundraising… Shauntee Burns-Simpson, Kelvin Watson, and Richard Ashby
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CHAIRPERSON:
CHARGE: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.
Fundraising
Shauntee Burns-Simpson, Kelvin Watson, and Richard Ashby
History… Rhonda Evans and Dr. Sibyl Moses
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CHAIRPERSON:
CHARGE: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.
History
Rhonda Evans and Dr. Sibyl Moses
International Relations… Eboni Henry and Vivian Bordeaux
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CHAIRPERSON:
CHARGE: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.
COMMITTEE MEMBERS:
International Relations
Eboni Henry and Vivian Bordeaux
- 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
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CHAIRPERSON:
CO-CHAIRPERSON:
CHARGE:Shall administer the Black Caucus literary awards to recognize and celebrate black authors and black literature according to established criteria.
Literary Awards
Gladys Smiley Bell
Tiffany Duck
Marketing and Public Relations… Kim Brown-Harden
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CHAIRPERSON:
CO-CHAIRPERSON:
CHARGE: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
Marketing and Public Relations
Kim Brown-Harden
Membership and Recruitment Committee… Rudolph Clay
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CHAIRPERSON:
CO-CHAIRPERSON:
CHARGE:Shall develop and coordinate membership promotion activities; conduct an orientation session to acquaint new or interested members with BCALA’s purpose, services and programs; 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.
Membership and Recruitment Committee
Rudolph Clay
Andrew Jackson
National Conference… Tracey Hunter Hayes
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CHAIRPERSON:
CO-CHAIRPERSON:
CHARGE: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.
COMMITTEE MEMBERS:
National Conference
Tracey Hunter Hayes
Keith Jemison
Nomination & Election… Richard E. Ashby
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CHAIRPERSON:
CO-CHAIRPERSON:
CHARGE: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.
Nomination & Election
Richard E. Ashby
President’s Advisory Council… Shauntee Burns-Simpson
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CHAIRPERSON:
CO-CHAIRPERSON:
CHARGE: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.
President’s Advisory Council
Shauntee Burns-Simpson
Programs… Nichelle M. Hayes & Shauntee Burns-Simpson
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CHAIRPERSON:
CO-CHAIRPERSON:
CHARGE: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.
Programs
Nichelle M. Hayes
Shauntee Burns-Simpson
Publications… Nichelle Hayes
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CHAIRPERSON:
CO-CHAIRPERSON:
CHARGE: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.
COMMITTEE MEMBERS:
Publications
Nichelle Hayes
- 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
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CHAIRPERSON:
CO-CHAIRPERSON:
CHARGE:Shall provide information and activities to facilitate Black librarians’ professional career development; coordinate Mentoring/Coaching program and Interest Circles.
COMMITTEE MEMBERS:
Professional Development Committee
Ana Ndumu
[email protected]
James Allen Davis Jr.
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Services to Children of African Descent… Karen Lemmons
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School Librarian Chairperson:
Public Librarian Chairperson:
CHARGE: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.
Services to Children of African Descent
Karen Lemmons
Tamela Chambers
Technology Advisory… Zakia Ringgold
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CHAIRPERSON:
CHARGE: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.
Technology Advisory
Zakia Ringgold
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