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Call for ALISE Board Nominations

The Association for Library and Information Science Education (ALISE) announces the call for nominations for two positions on the Board of Directors:
President-Elect
- 3 year term (one-year at each stage of presidential progression)
- Leads the Board of Directors and guides the strategy of the association.
Director, Membership
- 3 year term
- Oversees member recruitment, onboarding, and outreach to lapsed members.
The deadline to submit nominations is January 17, 2025.

Each position has defined responsibilities and liaises with specific committees. Review the Bylaws and the ALISE Procedures & Policies Manual for details on each position; in particular, see Appendix A ALISE Board of Directors Qualifications, Responsibilities, and Expectations: A Practical Guide in the PPM. When submitting a nomination, ensure you/the nominee are/is committed to fulfilling all aspects of the role for the full term. The terms commence in October 2025 after the Annual Business Meeting.

When submitting a nomination, the nominees must provide a statement on their vision for ALISE (500 words or less), a brief professional biography (500 words or less), and a headshot. If selected for the slate, these items will be shared with the membership.




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ALISE Council of Deans, Directors, and Program Chairs 2024-2025

Congratulations to Lisa O'Connor and Lyda Fontes McCartin, who were elected to lead the ALISE Council of Deans, Directors, and Program Chairs in 2024-2025!

Dr. Lisa O'Connor
University of North Carolina-Greensboro

Dr. Lyda Fontes McCartin
University of South Carolina

The CDDC Co-Chairs assumed their position at the 2024 ALISE Annual Conference in Portland, OR.

2024-2025 Board of Directors Election Results

The ALISE Board of Directors is pleased to announce the results of the 2024 ALISE Election.

Incoming President Elect
Dr. Sean Burns, Associate Professor, University of Kentucky

Incoming Secretary/Treasurer
Dr. Denise Agosto, Professor, Drexel University

Incoming Director, Community Building
Dr. Laura Saunders, Professor & Associate Dean, Simmons University

Meet the 2024 Board of Director Candidates!

 Click here to view the ballot of candidates for the 2024 ALISE election.

2023 ALISE Elections: Voting Now Closed

Voting for the 2023 Elections is now closed.

2021-2022 Committee Leadership Appointed

2021-2022 ALISE Committee Leadership Appointed

The 2021-2022 committee leaders were recently appointed by the incoming president and confirmed by the ALISE Board of Directors. The 2021-2022 committee terms commence at the 2021 annual business meeting and end at the subsequent annual business meeting.

Standing Committees

Advancement Committee Chair

Dan Albertson, University at Buffalo

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2021 Election Results Announced

2021 Board of Directors Election Results Announced

Congratulations to the newly elected members of the ALISE Board of Directors. Their terms shall begin at the end of the ALISE '21 Annual Business Meeting in September 2021.

President Elect: Rong Tang

Secretary/Treasurer: Shimelis Assefa

Director, Community Building: Monica Colon-Aguirre

 Learn about the incoming board members.

ALISE Call for Committee Volunteers and Interest in Board of Directors

ALISE Committee Volunteer Application and Interest in Board of Directors

In order to align with ALISE's commitment to broad representation of our membership on committees, we welcome volunteers from all areas: doctoral students, new and tenured faculty, and part-time/adjunct faculty. Whether you are new to ALISE or have been a member for a long time, your contributions and insights are welcomed. The strength of ALISE relies so very much on the contributions of its members.

In addition to volunteering for a committee, you also have the opportunity to indicate your interest in serving on the ALISE Board of Directors. The Nominating Committee will review the submissions and follow up with interested parties in late 2021.

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Call for Board Nominations, Due Nov 30

ALISE Call for Board Nominations

ALISE announces the call for nominations for three positions on the Board of Directors.

Engage

The call for nominations process encourages all members to actively engage in the governance of the organization by either nominating themselves or a fellow members.

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Draft 2021-2025 Strategic Plan Issued, Attend Upcoming Virtual Town Halls

Draft 2021-2025 Strategic Plan Issued to Membership

Members Invited to Attend Virtual Town Hall Meetings

Every five years, the ALISE Board of Directors undertakes a strategic planning exercise. We are pleased to share the draft 2021-2025 Strategic Plan and invite you to participate in the next phase.

Preparation for Strategic Planning

To date, the ALISE Board of Directors completed the following:

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