WLA Committees
About WLA Committees
Thank you for your interest in WLA's Standing Committees! Whether you're new to WLA or a longtime volunteer, we would love for you to get involved.
Committee Chairs are appointed by the WLA President. Committee members are appointed by the Committee Chair. Committee terms are a minimum of one year. Committee Chairs and Committee Members will be asked at the end of their one-year term if they would like to serve an additional one-year term. Committees are required to maintain Divisional balance, meaning all committees will consist of a minimum of one member from each of WLA's four Divisions. Committee members should:
- Participate in the meetings and activities of the committee.
- Have an interest in the work of the committee.
- Be a WLA Member
Questions? Contact [email protected]. Click the links below to learn more about each committee.
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Advocacy – Plan, develop, and promote library advocacy initiatives for WLA.
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Alki Editorial – Provide direction to the Alki editor and contribute to the Alki journal. |
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Conference – Provide planning and support for the WLA Annual Conference. |
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Finance – Provide financial analysis, recommendations, and oversight of WLA budget.
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Grants and Partnerships Seek out, plan, and apply for grant opportunities for WLA. |
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Legislative – Work closely with the WLA Lobbyist on legislative issues effecting libraries of all kinds. Subcommittee of Advocacy Committee. |
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Marketing and Communications – Expand and enhance the presence of the organization through social media and other channels. |
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Member Services – Provide direction in member recruitment, engagement, and retention. |
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Professional Development – Plan, develop, and promote opportunities that engage WLA membership, including oversight of the WLA Scholarship process and mentorship opportunities. |
WLA School Library Division Book Award Committees
William C. Towner Award – Read and promote informational texts for grades 2-6 that are nominated by readers, teachers, and librarians from around the state, culminating in a vote by WA students.
Sasquatch Award – Read and promote novels for grades 4-6 that are nominated by readers, teachers, and librarians from around the state, culminating in a vote by WA students.
Washington Children’s Choice Picture Book Award (WCCPBA) – Read and promote picture books for grades K-3 that are nominated by readers, teachers, and librarians from around the state, culminating in a vote by WA students.
OTTER (Our Time To Enjoy Reading) Award – Read and promote books for for transitional readers in grades 1-3 that are nominated by readers, teachers, and librarians from around the state, culminating in a vote by WA students.
Committee Links
Reimbursement Form
Online Meeting Software
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