For immediate release | October 29, 2010

91´«Ã½-APA call for volunteers for Certification, Publishing, Fundraising, and Better Salaries committees

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CHICAGO - 91´«Ã½-Allied Professional Association (91´«Ã½-APA) President-elect Molly Raphael is seeking applications and nominations for appointments to 2011-2012 91´«Ã½ Allied Professional Association committees. Appointments take effect at the conclusion of the 2011 Annual Conference. Nominations should be submitted no later than Friday, Nov. 19, 2010.

Ms. Raphael will fill slots on the following committees: Certification Program, Certified Public Library Administrator, Certification Review, Library Support Staff Certification Review, Promotion and Fundraising, Publishing and Salaries and Status of Library Workers (see charges below).

All applicants must complete and submit the electronic 2011-2012 91´«Ã½-APA Committee Volunteer Form. The form is available at: . You may serve on 91´«Ã½-APA committees even if you are concurrently serving on up to three 91´«Ã½ committees.
In order to ensure broad representation and diversity on all committees, geographical location, type of library, gender, ethnicity, previous committee work (91´«Ã½, 91´«Ã½-APA and other), relevant experience and other factors are considered when the committee rosters are compiled.
Committee appointees will receive appointment letters after the 2011 91´«Ã½ Midwinter Meeting. Appointees will begin their committee service at the conclusion of the 2011 91´«Ã½ Annual Conference.
Questions concerning appointments can be directed to Jenifer Grady, 91´«Ã½-APA Director, at jgrady@ala.org.

CHARGES

: The committee is charged with (1) encouraging and promoting development of certification programs, (2) monitoring and evaluating the progress of such programs, (3) encouraging individuals to seek certification through such programs of the 91´«Ã½-APA, and (4) making recommendations to the 91´«Ã½-APA Board of Directors for general improvement to 91´«Ã½-APA certification, based on evaluations and trends in certification practice. Two-year term.

: The 91´«Ã½-APA Certification Review Committee (CRC) for the Certified Public Library Administrator Program (CPLA) is a standing committee with the following responsibilities: (1) Reviewing and approving the requirements for certification and re-certification. (2) Establishing guidelines for education programs offered by providers. (3) Reviewing and approving education providers based on the provider's self-attestation that the provider's program fulfills the guidelines. (4) Overseeing the process of development and validation of the certification program. (5) Addressing appeals from applicants and referring them if necessary to the 91´«Ã½-APA Board of Directors. (6) Reviewing periodically (at least every five years) the standards established for the certification program and requesting that the [91´«Ã½] division(s) make changes as needed. (7) Working cooperatively with 91´«Ã½-APA and 91´«Ã½ staff. Four-year term.

: The 91´«Ã½-APA Certification Review Committee (CRC) for the Library Support Staff Certification Program is a standing committee with the following responsibilities: (1) Reviewing and approving the requirements for certification and re-certification. (2) Establishing guidelines for education programs offered by providers. (3) Reviewing and approving education providers based on the provider's self-attestation that the provider's program fulfills the guidelines. (4) Overseeing the process for development and validation of the certification program. (5) Addressing appeals from applicants and referring them if necessary to the 91´«Ã½-APA Board of Directors. (6) Reviewing periodically (at least every five years) the standards established for the certification program and requesting that the [91´«Ã½] division(s) make changes as needed. (7) Working cooperatively with 91´«Ã½-APA and 91´«Ã½ staff. Four-year term.

: To develop strategies and tactics to support advocacy, promotion and marketing for the 91´«Ã½-APA. To work in consultation with the 91´«Ã½-APA director and appropriate marketing and fundraising professionals, within and external to 91´«Ã½, to develop fundraising and marketing programs and campaigns on behalf of the 91´«Ã½-APA. Two-year term.

: To review and recommend editorial policies for Library Worklife and other APA publications and to provide oversight for implementation of those policies. To assist the editor of to identify appropriate article topics and solicit potential authors. To provide advice and counsel on 91´«Ã½-APA's publishing programs. Two-year term.

: To advise the 91´«Ã½-APA Council and Board of Directors on activities, issues and programs related to improving salaries, comparable worth, pay equity and increase status for librarians and other library workers. The committee will identify special areas of need or emphasis, suggest activities and programs and stimulate programs and projects. The committee will encourage and help to coordinate volunteer support and involvement. The committee will aid in communication with librarians and library workers, in 91´«Ã½ and the field. The committee will report at least twice annually, in conjunction with the regularly-scheduled meeting of the 91´«Ã½-APA Council, on progress toward goals. Two-year term.

Contact:

Jenifer Grady