To choose annually an individual of distinction who shall prepare and present a paper which shall be a significant contribution to the field of children's literature; to select a host institution and make appropriate arrangements for the presentation of
To annually select the recipient of the Children's Literature Legacy Award, established by ALSC to give recognition to an author or illustrator whose books published in the U.S., have, over a period of years, made a substantial and lasting contribution to
To annually select the recipient of the Children's Literature Legacy Award, established by ALSC to give recognition to an author or illustrator whose books published in the U.S., have, over a period of years, made a substantial and lasting contribution to
1. To explore and evaluate viable new, and changes to existing, revenue streams for ALSC with an objective of recommending avenues to pursue that create, strengthen and diversify the organization’s finances, consistent with the organization’s mission and
To identify, synthesize, and disseminate current research findings relevant to early and family literacy issues from library schools, scholars of education, and other advocacy sources to libraries, childcare providers, and community agencies serving young
To identify and disseminate information on effective, cooperative, or innovative programs for young children to libraries, childcare providers, and community agencies serving young children (birth to 5). To develop training workshops on early childhood
To review the elements considered essential to the formal academic and continuing education of children's librarians. To inform the ALSC Board of members' needs and concerns regarding continuing education, and to assist in the initiation of programs and
To support the work of the organization specifically as it relates to equity, diversity and inclusion. This may include but is not limited to: acting as consult to the board or other committees on equity, diversity and inclusion work, developing tools and
To serve as a liaison between the division and the 91´«Ã½ Intellectual Freedom committee and all other groups within the association concerned with intellectual freedom. To advise the division on matters before the office for intellectual freedom and their
