Call for nominees - deadline approaching April 30, 2008
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AASL is seeking suggestions for nominees for membership on the International Federation of Library Association and Institutions (IFLA) standing committee for the Section of School Libraries and Resource Centers. The nominee will be selected by the ALA Executive Board for a four-year term (2009-2013).
Qualifications:
The nominee should be an expert in the field covered by the section (see http://www.ifla.org/VII/s11/index.htm for information about the Section of School Libraries and Resource Centers) and have a working knowledge of at least one working language of IFLA (English is an IFLA working language).
Documentation:
The ALA Executive Board requires that suggestions for nominations be accompanied by a resume. If nominated, IFLA requires that the following be provided:
(a) an indication of acceptance of the nomination by the individual;
(b) a short statement detailing the nominee’s qualifications and indication of present position; and
(c) affirmation that the person can fulfill the working language and travel requirements.
Future IFLA conferences:
2008 - 10-15, August Québec, Canada
2009 - Milan, Italy
2010 - Brisbane, Australia
AASL personal members interested in being suggested as a possible nominee should submit their resume to Julie Walker <jwalker@ala.org> no later than May 5, 2008.
Expenses to attend IFLA meeting/conferences are the responsibility of the individual or his/her institution. IFLA, ALA, and AASL do not provide financial support.
Board of Examiners of the NCATE
The American Association of School Librarians (AASL) is seeking individuals to recommend for service on the Board of Examiners of the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE). Nominees must have demonstrated expertise in the field of professional education,
skill in the use of evaluation techniques, good writing skills, ability to make impartial professional judgements, and good interpersonal skills.
This appointment is time intensive; support from nominee’s employer is critical for the three year term. Those chosen by AASL/ALA will begin service on January 1, 2009.
Full information on the requirements, etc. can be found on the NCATE Web site.
Nominees are asked to submit a current vitae to Julie Walker <jwalker@ala.org> by May 16, 2008.
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