ABC-CLIO Leadership Grant Committee
Each year, the American Association of School Librarians (AASL) invites its affiliated school library associations to apply for an ABC-CLIO Leadership Grant. The ABC-CLIO Leadership Grant supports school library associations that are AASL Chapters in their efforts to develop and implement innovative leadership programs at the state, regional, or local levels. This grant is designed to cultivate the next generation of school library leaders by funding initiatives that engage new members, train and empower current leaders, prepare school librarians to take on leadership roles in their school or district, and/or fosters collaboration among educational organizations. The ABC-CLIO Leadership Grant committee carefully reviews, evaluates, and deliberates on all applications to select and announce the recipient of this important grant.
Deliverables & Outcomes
- Reviews award information and encourages and promotes submissions from AASL members.
- Ensures accurate and timely review of award applications per specific award policy.
- Reviews and submits recommended changes to policy or award criteria to the AASL Board of Directors for consideration at ALA Annual Conference.
Estimated Time Commitment
The committee meets once during the spring on a Saturday. The committee meeting is held virtually and is required: 1 hour
Independent review of applications prior to the committee meeting is required. Approximately 1-2 hours per application with the total ranging from 2-6 hours. The committee is given approximately three weeks to complete the review of applications.
Special Considerations
Meeting attendance is a requirement to serve.
Skills, Knowledge, or Experience
The AASL Award Committees are a wonderful mixture of those new to committee work and veterans.
Preferred: Current member of an AASL Chapter.
Committee Composition & Term Length
One chair serving a one-year term.
Two to six members serving one-year terms.