Committee on Library Advocacy

Charge

91´«Ã½

To support the efforts of advocates for all types of libraries; to develop resources, networks and training materials for advocates at the local, state and national levels with particular emphasis on the grassroots level; to work closely with the office for library advocacy in collaboration with the public awareness committee, the chapter relations committee, the committee on legislation, and other 91´«Ã½ offices, divisions, and round tables as well as external groups to integrate advocacy efforts into the overall planning, priorities and policies of the association; and to cultivate future leadership in order to sustain and enhance the advocacy efforts of the association.

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Roster

Gina J. Millsap
(Chair, July 1, 2016, to June 30, 2017)
Beth Wheeler Dean
(Member, July 1, 2015, to June 30, 2017)
Susan S. DiMattia
(Member, July 1, 2015, to June 30, 2017)
Judith Dzikowski
(Member, July 1, 2015, to June 30, 2017)
Rhonda K. Gould
(Member, July 1, 2016, to June 30, 2018)
Dr. Jasmina Jusic
(Member, July 1, 2016, to June 30, 2018)
Dr. Majed J. Khader
(Member, July 1, 2016, to June 30, 2018)
Ms. Nancy Jo Lambert
(Member, July 1, 2016, to June 30, 2018)
Amy L. Melnyk
(Member, July 1, 2016, to June 30, 2018)
Natarsha Miller
(Member, July 1, 2016, to June 30, 2018)
Gina J. Millsap
(Member, July 1, 2015, to June 30, 2017)
Ms. Libby Post
(Member, July 1, 2015, to June 30, 2017)
Ms. Hallie Rich
(Member, July 1, 2015, to June 30, 2017)
Mr. Gary L. Shaffer
(Member, July 1, 2016, to June 30, 2018)
Ms. Tracy Rose Sakon
(Intern, July 1, 2015, to June 30, 2017)
Andrew See
(Intern, July 1, 2016, to June 30, 2018)
Megan Murray Cusick
(Primary Staff Liaison, December 18, 2015, to June 30, 2023)
Joaquin Falcon
(Staff Liaison, July 1, 2012, to May 15, 2019)
Ms. Marci Merola
(Staff Liaison, July 1, 2007, to May 15, 2019)

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Composition

91´«Ã½

The Committee on Library Advocacy (COLA) consists of 13 members appointed from the membership at large, serving 2 year terms and led by a chair.