Showing posts with label ALA President. Show all posts
Showing posts with label ALA President. Show all posts

Wednesday, November 15, 2023

The American Library Association (ALA) released a statement November 9 announcing the candidates running for ALA president for the 2025–2026 term.; American Libraries, November 9, 2023

American Libraries; Helmick, Pun Seek 2025–2026 ALA Presidency

"The American Library Association (ALA) released a statement November 9 announcing the candidates running for ALA president for the 2025–2026 term...

Helmick and Pun, as well as any petition candidates, will take part in a virtual candidates’ forum at 2 p.m. Central on Thursday, February 8, 2024. Each candidate will have the opportunity to share a statement and answer questions from members. Register to attend.

Ballot mailing for the election will begin March 11, 2024, and will run through April 3. Individuals must be members in good standing to vote in the 2024 ALA elections. Renew your membership online or by calling 1-800-545-2433, option 1. For more information, visit the ALA Election webpage."

Tuesday, May 3, 2022

Drabinski Wins 2023–2024 ALA Presidency; American Libraries, April 13, 2022

American Libraries; Drabinski Wins 2023–2024 ALA Presidency

"Emily Drabinski, interim chief librarian at the Graduate Center of the City University of New York, has been elected 2022–2023 president-elect of the American Library Association (ALA).

Drabinski received 5,410 votes, while her opponent, Kelvin Watson, executive director of the Las Vegas–Clark County (Nev.) Library District, received 4,622 votes."