Posted on behalf of YALSA’s President-Elect, Sarah Flowers:

Just ten days left to the deadline for volunteering for a 2011 – 2012 Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA) process committee, jury, advisory board, or task force! There are many benefits to participating in committees, etc., including the chance to network with colleagues and the opportunity to build leadership skills.

Don't forget to take a few minutes to read the extensive list of committees that you can apply for, and then fill out the volunteer form by January 31. Remember, these are almost all100% virtual--conference attendance not required. But they are all extremely important in terms of accomplishing all the work that YALSA does over the course of the year. Committee appointments will be made in February and March, and terms will begin July 1. You need to fill out a new form each year, so don't put it off--do it now.  I look forward to the possibility of working with you in the coming year!

Beth Yoke, Executive Director

Young Adult Library Services Association

50 E. Huron St. Chicago, IL 60611

1.800.545.2433 x4391

fax: 312.280.5276

Get guidelines & tools for teen library services at

http://tinyurl.com/YALSAguides

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