1. Getting Involved in ACRL IS
Christy Stevens, ACRL IS Vice-Chair,
January 2013

2. Christy Stevens, IS Vice-Chair
Introduction
Christy Stevens, IS Vice-Chair

3. Overview Options for involvement Responsibilities of committee members
How to get involved
Timeline
Questions

4. Options for involvement
Committee/task force member
One-year appointment
Secretary

5. Responsibilities: All committee members
Responsibilities of Instruction Section Chairs, Committee Members, and Secretaries
Be a member of ALA and ACRL IS
Attend Virtual Meetings
Participate fully in the work of the committee
Respond promptly to communications from committee chair/members

6. Working Virtually
No conference attendance requirement for most committees Annual 2014), except for:
Local Arrangements
Conference Program Planning
Discussion Group Steering Committee

7. Secretaries: Role & Responsibilities
Take and distribute minutes
Tips for Taking Minutes
Update committee web page with content from the committee chair
Participate in the work of the committee
Attend meetings

8. How to get involved
Find committee(s) that interest you

9. How to get involved
Review Charges on the Committee Charges, Rosters and Web pages
Complete the ACRL Committee Volunteer Form
Due: February 15, 2013

10. Committee Volunteer Form
Prepare answers in advance to following questions: (500 character limit)
Division/Roundtable Appointments/Offices
ACRL Division/Section committees
ALA Appointments/Offices
All other ALA positions
State/Regional Appointments/Offices
Education and Experience

11. Committee Volunteer Form
Why are you interested in a Committee Appointment?
Other pertinent information you would like to share
Secretaries: Indicate interest under “Other pertinent information you would like to share”
Or me:

12. Committee Volunteer Form

13. Committee Volunteer Form

14. Timeline Submit Committee Volunteer Form by February 15, 2013
February-April 2013: I will appoint committee members
July 2013: committee appointments begin after ALA Annual Conference

15. Questions?
Phone: