COMMUNICATIONS COMMITTEE

PURPOSE

􀂃 To act as a communications link between the association and its members.

GOALS

􀂃 Monitor AzLA’s website and serve as a liaison to the association webmaster.

􀂃 Publish Newsletter ten times a year with combined issues July/August and November/December.

􀂃 Provide a venue for libraries and professionals to promote activities deemed of interest to the association as a whole.

􀂃 Collect news items for distribution via the appropriate channel.

􀂃 Provide timely information distribution to members.

􀂃 Promote the philosophy of the association’s current leadership.

LEADERSHIP

􀂃 Newsletter Editor is appointed for a two-year term. Reappointment is available upon recommendation and approval of the Executive Board. The Editor will attend board meetings and other functions.

MEMBERSHIP

􀂃 The committee consists of the Newsletter Editor, the Secretary and an appointed representative from each of the three regions.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

􀂃 Develop editorial policies and guidelines.

􀂃 Act as a clearinghouse for information distribution.

􀂃 Pursue the inclusion of timely and pertinent information affecting the association.

􀂃 Oversee the general planning for the improvement and evaluation of communication methods.

􀂃 Publish information from the Executive Board, Divisions, Special Interest Groups and Committees.

􀂃 Present reports to the Executive Board at all scheduled meetings.

􀂃 Prepare budget reports and recommendations as needed and/or requested.