Opportunities to serve on AALA committees become available yearly. Standing Committee terms last two years (renewable), while Ad Hoc Committee terms last for one year (renewable). Contact the current AALA president with expressions of interest!
Standing Committees
Awards Committee
The Awards Committee annually selects recipients of the AALA Awards.
Sara Mautino
position currently vacant [September 2026]
position currently vacant [September 2026]
Executive Board Liaison: Lynn Kawaratani, Treasurer
Membership Committee
The Membership Committee is charged with welcoming new members, enticing current and lapsed members to renew, and finding new ways to recruit members.
Jennifer Parker, Chair
Marty Miller
Vanessa Viola
position currently vacant [September 2026]
Executive Board Liaison: Lynn Kawaratani, Treasurer
Publicity & Publications Committee
Lane Goldszer, Chair
Rebecca Price
Barbara Opar
Executive Board Liaison: Lynn Kawaratani, Treasurer
Professional Development Committee
The Professional Development Committee has been formed by merging the Career Guidance Task Force and the Mentoring Program Development Task Force. It is working toward the development and implementation of a mentoring program and provides information related to professional development: best practices, professional standards, educational and job opportunities. It investigates possibilities such as conducting a workshop for new librarians at the next AALA annual meeting as well as of mentoring activities, that can be maintained throughout the year. It seeks collaboration with other committees regarding educational activities and maintains a guide that provides access to a variety of relevant information.
Aubree Tillett, Chair
Cindy Frank
Janine Henri
Barbara Opar
Rose Orcutt
Martha Walker
Executive Board Liaison: Sara Schumacher, Past-President
AD HOC TASK FORCES and COMMITTEES
Nominating Committee
Responsible for nominating candidates for elected offices, as specified in the Constitution and Bylaws. Active when convened by the President.
Aubree Tillett
Alisha D. RallExecutive Board Liaison: Gabriella Karl-Johnson, President
Conference Planning Task Force
Responsible for assisting the Vice-President in planning the AALA annual meeting. Active when convened by the Vice-President.
2027 Committee is currently forming [September 2026]
Executive Board Liaison: Jenna Rinalducci, Vice-President/President-Elect
Sponsorship Committee
The AALA Sponsorship Committee’s responsibilities include: raising funds in support of the annual conference, maintaining and/or establishing relationships with vendors, and organizing vendor-related events at the annual conference.
Rose Orcutt, Chair
Michelle Amirkanian
Martha Walker
Barbara Opar
Executive Board Liaison: Jenna Rinalducci, Vice-President/President-Elect
2026 Initiatives
Collections White Paper
Leader: Catherine Essinger
Research and Writing: Andi Back, Lane Goldszer, Sara Mautino
Reviewing/Editing: Stephanie Beene, Jennifer Parker
Reference Core List
Leader: Barret Havens
Research and Writing: Hillary Veeder, Rebecca Price
Reviewing/Editing: Janine Henri
Periodicals Core List
Leader: Rose Orcutt and Barbara Opar
Research and Writing: Aubree Tillett
Reviewing/Editing: Martha Walker