Committee on Literacy
Charge
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To develop and recommend the association's policies related to the promotion of multiple literacies; to develop and encourage the development of programs, educational opportunities, and other resources that assist librarians and libraries in promoting literacy; to raise the awareness of literacy within the association; to work cooperatively with the Literacy Assembly, the Office for Diversity, Literacy and Outreach Services and its advisory committee, and other 91´«Ã½ units, including the Washington Office, on efforts that have a literacy focus; to develop and maintain partnerships with national literacy organizations.
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Roster
Cynthia Czesak
(Chair, July 1, 2014, to June 30, 2015)
Clara Nalli Bohrer
(Member, July 1, 2013, to June 30, 2015)
Hadi S. Dudley
(Member, July 1, 2014, to August 3, 2015)
Sara Kelly Johns, Sara Kelly Johns
(Member, July 1, 2014, to June 30, 2015)
Dr. Alyse Jordan
(Member, July 1, 2013, to June 30, 2015)
Ms. Karen R. Lemmons
(Member, July 1, 2014, to June 30, 2016)
Ms. Kirby McCurtis
(Member, July 1, 2014, to June 30, 2016)
Ms. Carolyn McGee Mohn
(Member, July 1, 2014, to June 30, 2016)
Jessica Shira Sender
(Member, July 1, 2014, to June 30, 2016)
Hilda K. Weisburg
(Member, July 1, 2013, to June 30, 2015)
Natarsha Miller
(Intern, July 1, 2014, to June 30, 2016)
Megan Threats
(Intern, July 1, 2013, to June 30, 2015)
John Amundsen
(Staff Liaison, July 1, 2012, to March 15, 2015)
Michelle Harrell Washington
(Staff Liaison, February 1, 2013, to March 15, 2015)
Kristin Lahurd
(Primary Staff Liaison, July 1, 2014, to October 21, 2022)
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Resources
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- , a website bringing together literacy efforts from across 91´«Ã½ and its divisions
- s, a report from ProLiteracy and ODLOS
- , a grant initiative geared to improve library services to English language learners, funded by the Dollar General Literacy Foundation
- , an initiative of 2010-11 91´«Ã½ President Camila Alire
- , an initiative from the Institute of Museum and Library Services and the Public Library Association
Composition
91´«Ã½
The Committee on Literacy consists of 10 members appointed by the Committee on Appointments, in cooperation with the 91´«Ã½ president-elect, serving 2 year staggered terms and led by a chair, appointed annually.
Subcommitees and Task Forces
91´«Ã½
The Committee on Literacy consists of 10 members appointed by the Committee on Appointments, in cooperation with the 91´«Ã½ president-elect, serving 2 year staggered terms and led by a chair, appointed annually.
Definition of Literacy
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The 91´«Ã½’s Committee on Literacy adopted the definition of literacy from the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development Programme for the International Assessment of Adult Competencies:
“Literacy is the ability to identify, understand, interpret, create, communicate and compute, using printed and written materials associated with varying contexts. Literacy involves a continuum of learning in enabling individuals to achieve their goals, to develop their knowledge and potential, and to participate fully in their community and wider society.”
