ARIZONA LIBRARIANS FOR YOUNG ADULT SERVICES INTEREST GROUP
PURPOSE
To enhance the development and effectiveness of young adult library staff and young adult library services; to act as advocates for teens in libraries and communities; to recognize that teens are a distinct group with unique perspectives, skills and possibilities; and to be actively involved in the development of young adults.
COMMON ISSUES AND GOALS
Pertinent issues to members (continuing education, networking, building bonds, etc.)
􀂃To unite all Association members interested in promoting services to young adults.
􀂃To promote cooperation between school and public librarians who serve young adults.
􀂃To educate the library decision-makers, library staff, and library support groups about the special library needs of young adults.
􀂃To provide opportunities for librarians who work with young adults to discuss concerns and share ideas.
􀂃To sponsor programs that will improve the quality of young adult services in schools and public libraries in Arizona.
􀂃To encourage all librarians to provide services designed to encourage and assist young adults in using libraries.
LEADERSHIP
􀂃Appointment procedures — The chair will foster leadership for the interest group and provide the Nomination/Election committee with a chair-elect candidate for appointment every other year.
􀂃Terms of office — The term of office for each chair will be a period of two years.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
􀂃The chair will lead an interest group meeting once a year under the guidance of Robert’s Rules of Order. The annual calendar will include at least two continuing education programs.
􀂃The chair will communicate with members via interest group listserv, mailings and the Association newsletter.
􀂃Committees (Conference, Programs, Awards, etc.) — The chair and chair-elect will serve on the Conference Program Committee to insure program development that will meet the needs of members.
􀂃Reports (4 quarterly and 1 annual) — An annual report will be submitted to the association secretary two weeks prior to the annual business meeting.
􀂃Budget — Budget requests will be submitted to the association treasurer two weeks prior to quarterly executive board meetings.
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