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SAMPLE BALLOT
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YOUNG ADULT LIBRARY SERVICES ASSOCIATION
AMERICAN LIBRARY ASSOCIATION
OFFICIAL BALLOT, 2011
Please mark this ballot and return in the enclosed envelope. Ballots must be received by
April 22, 2011 @ 11:59 pm (CST), to be included in the tabulation of votes.
1. PROPOSAL TO CREATE A NEW DUES CATEGORY FOR
NON-SALARIED LIBRARIANS:
(VOTE FOR ONE)
PRESIDENT ELECT
(VOTE FOR ONE)
09.  MARY L. HASTLER, MD
01.  YES
10.  H. JACK MARTIN, NY
02.  NO
2. PROPOSAL TO CREATE A NEW DUES CATEGORY FOR
YOUNG ADULT SERVICES ADVOCATES:
(VOTE FOR ONE)
FISCAL OFFICER
(VOTE FOR ONE)
11.  JERENE D. BATTISTI, WA
03.  YES
12.  PENNY JOHNSON, WI
04.  NO
SECRETARY
(VOTE FOR ONE)
3. PROPOSAL TO INCREASE DUES RATES FOR CERTAIN
DUES CATEGORIES:
(VOTE FOR ONE)
13.  KRISTA ROCHELLE MCKENZIE, MD
14.  SARAJO SPURGEON WENTLING, MN
05.  YES
06. NO
4. PROPOSAL TO REORGANIZE THE NOMINATING
COMMITTEE:
(VOTE FOR ONE)
07.  YES
08.  NO
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
(THREE TO BE ELECTED, VOTE FOR NO MORE THAN
THREE)
15.  MOLLY LAURA KRICHTEN, PA
16.  SANDRA HUGHES-HASSELL, NC
17.  GAIL TOBIN, IL
18.  CHRISTIAN GRAHAM ZABRISKIE, NY
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MARGARET A. EDWARDS COMMITTEE
(THREE TO BE ELECTED, VOTE FOR NO MORE THAN
THREE)
MICHAEL L. PRINTZ COMMITTEE
(FOUR TO BE ELECTED, VOTE FOR NO MORE THAN
FOUR)
19.  SHARI MELISA FESKO, MI
25.  NAOMI MICHIKO BATES, TX
20  ANGELA LEEPER, VA
26.  LOUISE BRUEGGEMANN, IL
21.  BARBARA MOON, NY
27.  MEGHAN EILEEN CIRRITO, NY
22.  CHARLI OSBORNE, MI
28.  SHARON GROVER, WI
23.  ED SPICER, MI
29.  HEIDI K. HAMMOND, MN
24.  JAMIE WATSON, MD
30  ALEXANDRA ELIZABETH HENSHEL, RI
31.  SHARON RAWLINS, NJ
32  SARAH BEAN THOMPSON, MO
NONFICTION AWARD COMMITTEE (FOUR TO BE
ELECTED, VOTE FOR NO MORE THAN FOUR)
33.  RUTH BARLOW ALLEN, OR
34.  ANGELA FREDERICK, TN
35.  ANGIE MARIE MANFREDI, NM
36.  JUDY TIENKEN NELSON, WA
37.  MAREN OSTERGARD, WA
38.  LAURA PEARLE, NY
39.  PESKORZ, ADELA, MN
39.  ADELA PESKORZ, MN
40.  JENNIFER ANNE ROTHSCHILD, MD
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These nominations have been made in accordance with the Division’s Bylaws.
NOMINATING COMMITTEE
John Sexton, Chairperson
Sarah Cornish Debraski
Lori Allen Guenthner
E.M. Roublow
Karyn N. Silverman
BYLAWS
1. Proposal to create a new dues category for non-salaried librarians: at the 2010 ALA Annual Conference the YALSA Board
voted to establish a new discounted dues category of $25 for non-salaried librarians (defined as library workers who are
unemployed or who earn less than $25,000 per year) and would be effective beginning Sept. 1, 2011.
VOTE “YES” OR “NO” IN BOX #01 OR #02 RESPECTIVELY
2. Proposal to create a new dues category for young adult services advocates: at a March 2011 Board meeting via conference
call, the YALSA Board voted to establish a new discounted dues category of $25 for advocates (defined as individuals who do
not work in a library setting but who support young adult library services) and would be effective beginning Sept. 1, 2011.
VOTE “YES” OR “NO” IN BOX #03 OR #04 RESPECTIVELY
3. Proposal to increase dues rates for certain dues categories: at the 2010 ALA Annual Conference, the YALSA Board voted to
place on the ballot a dues increase from $50 to $60 for regular members, from $20 to $25 for retirees and student members
and from $60 to $70 for organizational and corporate members. These changes would be effective beginning Sept. 1, 2011.
These changes in the dues rate will benefit YALSA members, as it will enable YALSA to:
Offer new member recognition awards and scholarships
Increase the resources and support services delivered to members through the web and social media
Provide more continuing education opportunities, including e-learning options
Expand YALSA’s efforts in the areas of advocacy and research
VOTE “YES” OR “NO” IN BOX #05 OR #06 RESPECTIVELY
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4. Proposal to reorganize the Nominating Committee: at the 2011 ALA Midwinter Meeting the YALSA Board voted to place on
the ballot a proposal to expand the Nominating Committee into two committees. One committee would focus on selecting
candidates for Board positions and the other committee would focus on selecting candidates for award committee positions.
Each committee would be made up of five members – including the chair – and the members would be specifically selected
based on their knowledge and experience with Board or award committee work. By creating a new committee that will focus
solely on identifying candidates for award committees, YALSA will be in a better position to identify highly qualified individuals
for its award committees. Deletions shown as strike through. Additions shown in brackets:
Bylaws, Article VIII, Section I
Prior to the Midwinter Meeting, the President-Elect shall appoint a [two] Nominating Committee[s] of five, [. One
Committee will be responsible for preparing a slate of candidates who will run for YALSA Board positions and the
other Committee will be responsible for preparing a slate of candidates who will run for YALSA Award Committee
positions.] with one of the five having [One member of each committee will have] served on a recent Nominating
Committee[.], with only The Immediate Past President being an [will be the only] appointee [on the governance
committee] who is a current member of the Board, to [. Each committee will] arrange for a list of nominated
candidates to be submitted by the following Midwinter Meeting. At the Midwinter Meeting the Nominating
Committee[s] will be announced to the Board. The [governance] Nominating Committee shall present to the Board
the names of at least two candidates for Vice-President/President-Elect, four candidates for Board directors-at-large,
two candidates for Division Councilor (in appropriate years), two candidates for Fiscal Officer (in appropriate years),
two candidates for Secretary (in appropriate years) and two candidates for each unexpired vacated position of
Director-at-large, Councilor, Fiscal Officer or Secretary. The [award] Nominating Committee shall present to the
Board the names of at least six candidates for the Margaret A. Edwards Award Committee, at least eight candidates
for the Michael L. Printz Award Committee and at least eight candidates for the Nonfiction Award Committee.
[Between October and February each year] the Nominating Committee[s] shall report its [their] nominations in the
[an] Winter issue of YAttitudes [YALSA’s e-newsletter, the YALSA website, and appropriate electronic lists.
VOTE “YES” OR “NO” IN BOX #07 OR #08 RESPECTIVELY
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PRESIDENT-ELECT
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Mary L. Hastler
Current Position:
Director; 2010; Harford County Public Library;
Previous Positions:
Associate Director, Harford County Public Library, 2008-2010.
Assistant Director for Support Services, Baltimore County Public Library, 2006-2008.
Public Services Administrator, Harford County Public Library, 2002-2006.
Degrees and Certificates:
University of Maryland, College Park, MLS, 2000; Central Michigan University, MSA, 1992; Towson University,
BS, 1988.
ALA and/or ALA-APA Activities:
YALSA Fiscal Officer, 2008-Present; YALSA Executive Committee, 2008-Present; YALSA Board, 2007-Present;
YALSA Strategic Planning Committee, Chair, 2007-08; YALSA Midwinter Gaming Institute, Chair, 2006-08; YALSA
2007 Margaret A. Edwards Award Committee, Chair, 2005-07; YALSA Regional Institute Task Force, Member,
2004-06; PLA 2008 Conference Planning Program Sub-Committee, Member, 2006-08; ALA Orientation, Training
& Leadership Development, Member, 2004-05; YALSA Professional Development Committee, Chair, 2004-05;
YALSA ALEX Award Committee, Member, 2003-04; ALA Office of Human Resource Development and
Recruitment, Member, 2003-04.
Offices held in the ALA/APA, state, & regional library associations, and other associations (include DATES):
Maryland Library Association Legislation Panel State Officer, 2009-Present; Maryland Library Association
Advisory Council, 2009-present; Maryland Library Association Public Services Division, Present, 2001-02;
Harford Leadership Academy Board 2009-present; Harford Leadership Academy 2003-Present; Maryland
Library Association; Learning Libraries III, 2006-08; Citizens for Maryland Public Libraries, 2005-Present;
Maryland Library Association 1999-Present; Maryland Library Association Maryland Author Award, 2006-07;
Margaret Alexander Edwards Day Books for the Beast, 2000-05.
Honors and Awards (library and non-library, including DATES):
Roenna Fahrney Award of Excellence, Harford County Public Library, 2002.
Major Accomplishments:
Project Director for Storyville, BCPL’s award-winning interactive early literacy center. Director of a Library
Journal 4-star rated, 11 branch public library system recognized for its innovative services and community
commitment. Provided oversight and direction for numerous grant-funded projects including the successful
development and implementation of a research-based needs assessment for educators. As YALSA Fiscal
Officer, provide direction and oversight for financial policy. Established YALSA’s Midwinter Gaming Event for
the purpose of introducing librarians and administrators to the value of gaming programming for teens. I was
instrumental in developing the current YALSA Strategic Plan. As the Assistant Legislative Officer for the
Maryland Library Association, I provide statewide Advocacy Training. I serve on many county-wide committees
and boards including Economic and Development Advisory Board, Local Management Board, Healthy Harford
Advisory Board, and the Susquehanna Workforce Business Advisory Board. I advocate for teen services both on
a local and national level and enjoyed being an Adult Workforce Advisor for BRIDGE, the Youth Job Readiness
Component for Choice Jobs Program for teens.
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Publications:
Author, "Lois Lowry Receives 2007 Edwards Award for Lifetime Achievement," Young Adult Library Services 5, no
3, Spring 2007; Author, "Greetings from the Fiscal Officer," Friends of YALSA Newsletter, December 2009;
Author, "YALSA and Our Economy," YAtittudes, The Electronic Newsletters of the Young Adult Library Services
Association," Vol 8, No 3, May 2009.
Links for further information:
Facebook "Mary Hastler for YALSA President"
Statement of Professional Concerns:
It is time to begin moving forward in the “new” economic reality. My extensive experience in YALSA and as a
public library administrator has been the best preparation for leading YALSA. My priorities include focusing on
YALSA members and benefits; repositioning and building on YALSA’s reputation as the voice of authority for
teen services and resources; building partnerships beneficial to YALSA and members; building and sustaining
best practices for teen services; continuance of the Division's fiscal health; and support developing innovative
YALSA initiatives through skills and knowledge of the talented YALSA membership. My experience as YALSA
Fiscal Officer, Chair and member of YALSA selection and process committees has provided me with the
knowledge and experience to be an effective YALSA President. I believe that as President, it is essential that
YALSA continues its role advocating and supporting the development of tools, resources and innovative services to its
Memb0ers.
Member of ALA since:
2000
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H. Jack Martin
Current Position:
Assistant Director for Public Programs/Lifelong Learning for Children, Teens and Families; 2009; The New York
Public Library;
Previous Positions:
Assistant Coordinator of Young Adult Services, The New York Public Library, 2005-2009
Young Adult Librarian, The New York Public Library, 2001-2005
Children's Specialist, Providence Public Library, 1998-2001
Degrees and Certificates:
Pratt Institute, M.L.I.S., 2003
ALA and/or ALA-APA Activities:
YALSA Board Member, 2010-11, Michael L. Printz committee member, 2009-10; YALSA Presidential Task Force, 2007-09, YALSA
Quick Picks for Reluctant Readers, 2006-08, YALSA Quick Picks for Reluctant Readers Chair, 2008
Honors and Awards (library and non-library, including DATES):
Irene Diamond Scholarship, The New York Public Library, 2002
Publications:
Co-Author, "Risky Business: Taking and Managing Risks in Library Services for Teens," ALA, 2010; Co-Author,
"Serving Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Questioning Teens: A How-To-Do-It Manual for Librarians,
Neal-Schuman, 2007; Author, "Transgressions," The New York Times, March 16, 2008.
Statement of Professional Concerns:
YALSA is the most dynamic division of ALA. We're intuitive, nimble, clever, political and pioneering. We're not
afraid to speak our minds or advocate for the interests of teens in libraries. YALSA members are highly skilled at
innovating--that's why some of the coolest things happening around the country are happening in teen
services. We're cool, but we need to figure out how to let the rest of the world know it.
YALSA as an organization needs to find ways to capture the cool. We must build pathways that tap ideas from
membership and raise them to a higher level. What YALSA needs most is leadership that can effectively kick
start this process. Our big ideas will inspire change--and they'll ultimately bring the expertise of YALSA's
members to a national level as a partner in the larger continuum and community of youth development.
Member of ALA since:
2002
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FISCAL OFFICER
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Jerene D. Battisti
Current Position:
Education and Teen Services Coordinator; 2007; King County Library System;
Previous Positions:
Youth Services Librarian, Renton Library, 1993-2007
Youth Services Librarian, Pierce County Library System, 1991-1993
School Librarian, St. James School, 1988-1991
Degrees and Certificates:
University of Washington, MLIS, 1969
University of Washington, BA,American History 1967
ALA and/or ALA-APA Activities:
YALSA Board of Directors, 2009-2010
YALSA Best Books for Young Adults, 2007-2009
YALSA Odyssey Committee, 2007
YALSA Membership and Division Promotion, 2005-2007
ALSC Notable Books Committee, 2005-2006
ALSC Notable Recordings 2000-2004
ALSC Arbuthnot Committee, 2003
Offices held in the ALA/APA, state, & regional library associations, and other associations (include DATES):
Washington Library Association Board of Directors, 2000-2004
Washington Library Association, Children's and Young Adult Division Chair, 1999-2001
Renton Rotary Club Board of Directors, 2006-2008
Renton Technical College Foundation Board Chair, 2009-2010
Renton Technical College Foundation Board, 1998-Present
Honors and Awards (library and non-library, including DATES):
Kappa Alpha Theta Woman of the Year, 1997
Phi Alpha Theta National History Honorary, 1967-Present
Beta Phi Mu Librarianship Honorary, 1969
Statement of Professional Concerns:
The role of Fiscal Officer is a pivotal one to the work of the YALSA Board. It is important for the
Fiscal Officer to be aware of the place that YALSA occupies in the larger ALA organization. It is vital for
this officer to ensure the fiscal health of the division and to communicate with the Board and the membership
as to that fiscal health. The Fiscal Officer needs to be conversant with financial statements and to liaise with
ALA’s Budget and Analysis Review Committee and other division fiscal officers. The Fiscal Officer also participates
in the creation of the Business Plan for YALSA in conjunction with the Executive Director and the Board. I have
the experience to fulfill the duties of this important position through my involvement and leadership with other non-profit
boards.
Member of ALA since:
1996
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Penny Johnson
Current Position:
Teen Specialist; 2007; Baraboo Public Library;
Previous Positions:
Library support staff, Baraboo Public Library, 2006-2007
Owner/manager, Time & Space Unlimited Professional Organizers, 2005-2007
Owner/teacher, Penny's Music Studio, 1986-2007
Degrees and Certificates:
Brigham Young University, BGS Management, 2010
ALA and/or ALA-APA Activities:
YALSA: Chair, Annual Preconference 2011 Task Force, 2010-present. Chair, Midwinter Institute 2011 Task Force,
2010-2011. Chair, Midwinter 2010 Social Event, 2009-2010. Convener, Serving New Adults Interest Group,
2009-present. YALSA blogger, 2010-present. First Wednesday Chat discussion leader, 2010.
Offices held in the ALA/APA, state, & regional library associations, and other associations (include DATES):
Wisconsin Association of Public Libraries, Vice-chair, Jan-Mar 2010.
Honors and Awards (library and non-library, including DATES):
Recognition award for twenty years of service as a volunteer, Baraboo Public School District, 2005.
Major Accomplishments:
*Enthusiastic and experienced public speaker, presenting regional and national workshops and in-services on
teen library services, time management, home and office organization, and lifestyle coaching, 2000-present.
*President, local chapter of international religion-based women's organization, 2005-present.
*Baraboo Board of Education, Clerk and President, 2000-2004.
*Organizer and first president of three separate school/community liaison groups, 1983-2006.
*Active community and church volunteer, including service to Scouts and 4H, 1973-present.
Publications:
Author: "Four Steps to Effective Collaboration," YALS, Volume 9, Number 1, 2010.
Author: "Using OBCB Booklists for Nontraditional Students and Lifelong Learners," Outstanding Books for the
College Bound, 2011 Edition (ALA), 2011
Statement of Professional Concerns:
As a grassroots member of YALSA, serving in a rural Midwestern library, I seek to represent everyone who
serves teen patrons, including support staff and school aides. In addition to my passion for library services, I
bring experience and education to the position of fiscal officer. With recently completed college courses in
financial management, marketing, organizational effectiveness and leadership, I have the skills needed to be a
dynamic executive board member. As a long-time small business owner and an active volunteer in numerous
nonprofit organizations I know how to meet the challenges of leading a growing national organization. I will not
dwell on the doom and gloom of our new economic reality. Rather I will emphasize the positive steps YALSA
can continue to take to enhance the role of teen library specialists everywhere. Thank you for this opportunity.
Member of ALA since:
2006
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SECRETARY
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Krista Rochelle McKenzie
Current Position:
Instructional Librarian; 2010; Garrett College;
Previous Positions:
Instructional Librarian, Garrett College Library, 2010-present;
Children's Specialist/Teen Librarian/Branch Manager, 2008-2010;
English Teacher, Garrett County Public Schools, 2006-2007
Degrees and Certificates:
Drexel University iSchool Program, MLIS, 2010;
Marquette University, Doctoral Coursework in Educational Policy and Leadership, Not-Completed;
Frostburg State University, MBA, 2004;
Frostburg State University, M.Ed. in Administration and Supervision, 2003;
Frostburg State University, BS in English, Secondary Education, and Philosophy, 2001
ALA and/or ALA-APA Activities:
Member, Young Adult Library Services Association, Strategic Planning Committee, 2010-2011;
Chair, Young Adult Library Services Association, Legislation Committee, 2010-2011;
Chair, Young Adult Library Services Association, Great Books Giveaway Committee, 2009-2010;
Member, Young Adult Library Services Association, Legislation Committee, 2008-2010;
Member/Reviewer, Young Adult Library Services Association, Research Journal Advisory Board, 2009-2010;
Member, Young Adult Library Services Association, Intellectual Freedom Discussion Group 2008-2009;
Member, Young Adult Library Services Association, 2008-present;
Member of Association for Research and College Libraries, 2010-present;
Member, Public Library Association, 2008-2010;
Member, Association for Library Service to Children, 2008-2010;
Member American Association of School Libraries, 2008-2010;
Member, American Library Association, 2008-present
Offices held in the ALA/APA, state, & regional library associations, and other associations (include DATES):
Member, Maryland Library Association Awards Committee, 2009-2010;
Member, Maryland Library Association Awards Committee Planning and Bylaws Committee, 2009-2010;
Member, Children Services Division of Maryland Library Association, 2008-2010;
Member, Blue Crab Award Committee, Maryland Library Association, 2010-2011;
Co-Chair, Teen Interest Group, Maryland Library Association, 2009-present;
Member, Maryland Library Association, 2008-present;
Member, Western Maryland Teen Advisory Group, 2008-2010;
Member, Technology Plan Committee Member, Ruth Enlow Library, 2010;
Member, Website Advisory Committee, Ruth Enlow Library, 2009-2010;
Member, Database Advisory Committee, Ruth Enlow Library, 2010
Honors and Awards (library and non-library, including DATES):
Selected Participant in the Maryland Library Leadership Institute, 2010;
Drexel University, Dean’s Fellowship, 2009-2010;
Marquette University, Research Assistantship, 2004-2006;
Marquette University, Matthews Scholarship, Summer 2005;
Frostburg State University, Senatorial, F. Perry Smith, and Kenney Education Scholarships 2002-2003;
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Frostburg State University, Graduate Assistantship, Educational Professions, 2001-2004;
Center Stage Poetry Contest Award, First Place, Spring 2002;
Executive Board Member of the Month, March 2001, National Residence Hall Honorary;
Betty Fauvre Second Place Writing Award, Spring 2001;
Outstanding Student Leader Award, Spring 2001;
Silver Service Award, Residence Hall Association, Spring 2001
Major Accomplishments:
Selected as a winner for YALSA's Great Ideas Contest, 2010. Proposals Selected for Presentation: Co-Presented
“Teen Book Groups: How Three Very Different Libraries Created Teen Reading Communities, 2010 Annual
American Library Association Conference, Young Adult Library Services Association; Co-Presented “Advocacy,”
Young Adult Library Services Association Legislation and Advocacy Task Force, 2010 Annual American Library
Association Conference;
Co-Presented “Programming for Pennies,” Children’s Services Division Pre-Conference
Program, 2010 Annual
Maryland Library Association Conference;
Presented “There is More to Life than Book Reports: Exploring Fun Extension Activities
for Familiar Reads,” 2010 Annual Children’s Literature Festival,
Frostburg State University;
Presented “Book Clubs for School-Aged Kids,” Children’s Services Division of the
Maryland Library Association, Kids Are Customers Conference;
Presented “Not All Education is Done in a Classroom: The Role of the Library in
Identifying and Establishing Resources and Programs for Homeschooler
Families” American Library Association’s Presidential Grassroots
Programming, 2009 American Library Association Annual Conference;
Began a successful and well attended teen program in her public library where none had existed
Publications:
As a recently graduated MLIS student, there are several publications that I am working on at this time.
Statement of Professional Concerns:
Throughout the years, I have been an advocate for teens and teen services in my rural public library
community, and am now working to build and support services for young adults in my community college. As a
recent MLIS graduate and having worked in public and academic libraries, as well as public schools, I feel I
could bring a fresh new creative perspective to the YALSA Board. By attending the YALSA events and
conferences and being an active participant in the various listservs and blogs, I have had the opportunity to
meet YALSA members from all over the world, and believe that if I were elected to this position I could give all of
these members the chance to share their voices. YALSA is an organization that is continually growing and
changing to serve the needs of its members, and I would feel honored to serve it and its membership.
Member of ALA since:
2008
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Sarajo Spurgeon Wentling
Current Position:
Collections and Youth Services Librarian; 2006; Carver County Library;
Previous Positions:
Capital Projects Coordinator, Hennepin County Library, 2006-06; Teen Services Librarian, Hennepin County
Library, 2001-06; Supervising Librarian, Hennepin County Library, 2000-01
Degrees and Certificates:
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, MSLIS, 1999; Emory University, BA, 1995.
ALA and/or ALA-APA Activities:
YALSA: Chair, Organization and Bylaws, 2010-Present; YALSA: Chair, Strategic Planning, 2009-2010; YALSA: ExOfficio Member, Board of Directors, 2009-Present; YALSA: Member, Strategic Planning, 2008-09; YALSA: Chair,
Outstanding Books for the College Bound, 2007-09; YALSA: Member, Michael L. Printz Award Com., 2005-07;
YALSA: Chair, Division and Membership Promotion Com., 2003-05; YALSA: Member, Popular Paperbacks for
Young Adults, 2003-05; YALSA: Member, Division and Membership Promotion Com., 2001-03; YALSA: Serving the
Underserved Trainer, 2005.
Honors and Awards (library and non-library, including DATES):
In April 2007, I was selected as a participant into the Minnesota Library Association Institute for Leadership
Excellence (MILE). This was a four day training seminar focused on developing leadership skills and refining
management styles.
Major Accomplishments:
The accomplishment that I am most proud of is my involvement in establishing and institutionalizing ongoing
teen services in two library systems. At the Hennepin County Library I was co-founder of the Teen Read Month
Team which eventually broadened to become the Teen Services Team. These groups established best practices
for teen services, coordinated system-wide programming, and implemented an annual teen fine waiver
initiative. I was able to use this experience to bring Teen Read Month and fine waivers to Carver County Library
(CCL.) A YALSA Teen Tech Week mini-grant that I wrote allowed CCL to start regular teen gaming programs. I was
a speaker at the Popular Paperbacks program at ALA Annual 2007. At the 2004 PLA National Conference I was a
presenter in the panel discussion "Set Your Books Free" on shared collections. I co-facilitated talk tables at
both the 2004 and 2006 PLA Conferences on teen topics. I have also provided training on teen developmental
needs and behavior in three library systems in the Minneapolis area.
Publications:
Co-author, "Brood of Frankenstein," School Library Journal, July 2006.
Statement of Professional Concerns:
In the current economic climate it is more important than ever to advocate for strong teen services in our
libraries and media centers and to provide innovative ways to support and serve the needs of teens and the
libraries serving them. It is vital that YALSA continue to create new ways for members to be actively involved
and engaged in the Association. I am also concerned with issues of member recruitment and retention; raising
awareness of the benefits of membership to those who haven't yet joined or who have let membership lapse.
YALSA has been a huge part of my professional life and a source of inspiration and support. I look forward to this
opportunity to give back to YALSA and its members.
Member of ALA since:
1997
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Molly Laura Krichten
Current Position Title:
New Service Models Coordinator; 2010; Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh;
Previous Positions:
Librarian III, Baltimore County Public Library, Randallstown, MD, 2010Associate Director, Guthrie Memorial Library, Hanover,
PA, 2006-2009
Degrees and Certificates:
University of Pittsburgh, MLIS, 2005University of Pittsburgh, BA English Writing, 2004
ALA and/or ALA-APA Activities:
YALSA: Member, William C. Morris Debut YA Award committee, 2008
Offices held in the ALA/APA, state, & regional library associations, and other associations (include DATES):
Pennsylvania Library Association, Member, Conference Planning Committee, 2009
Honors and Awards (library and non-library, include DATES):
Pennsylvania Library Association New Librarian Honors Award, 2009American Library Association Emerging Leader,2008
Women’s National Book Association Eastman Grant, 2008
Major Accomplishments:
Major accomplishments of my professional career include building a teen collection, slate of programs, and Teen Advisory
Board from the ground up at the Guthrie Memorial Library, building positive relationships with the teens of the Hanover
community, and determining that I plan to be an advocate for teens in any position I hold, professionally or otherwise.
Participating in the ALA Emerging Leaders program opened my eyes to the myriad ways I can work to improve libraries and our
profession. Serving on YALSA's inaugural William C. Morris Debut YA Award committee was certainly an honor and put me in
close contact with some of the Association's brightest stars. Being chosen as Pennsylvania New Librarian Honors Award winner
in 2009 for "the originality and inventive ability of a new librarian who devises new and improved methods in library service on a
statewide or local level" was truly an honor indeed.
Publications:
Krichten, Molly, Sarah Stohr, and Stefanie Warlick. “Practicum and Internship Experiences in LIS Education: a Perspective from
ALA Emerging Leaders.” The Service Connection: Library and Information Science Education and Service to Communities.Ed.
Loriene Royand Alex Hershey. Chicago, IL: ALA Editions, 2009.Krichten, Molly and George Matthew. “York County Library
Celebrates Teen Read Week.” PaLABulletin February 2008: 15.
Statement of Professional Concerns:
Financial constraints are, of course, of huge concern to public and school librarians. I am committed to encouraging YALSA
members to engage in the Association to get the most out of their membership dollars, and for the Association to connect its
members with resources and services that will help them demonstrate the value of teen services to their stakeholders. Most of
all, I want to unite those who support library services to teens to advocate for teens in ways that are appropriate for their
situations, their communities, their teens. I am confident that YALSA can take part in the training of new librarians, so that they
do not just appreciate YA literature and the philosophy behind teen services, but embrace teens themselves, all this
demographic has to offer, and become positive role models to aid in the self-actualization of the teens with whom they come
into contact.
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Member of ALA since:
2006
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Sandra Hughes-Hassell
Current Position:
Associate Professor; 2006; School of Information & Library Science, The University of North Carolina-Chapel
Hill;
Previous Positions:
Associate Professor, Drexel University, 2004-2006; Assistant Professor, Drexel University, 1998-2004; Library
Power Director, Philadelphia Education Fund, 1994-1998
Degrees and Certificates:
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Ph.D., Library & Information Science, 1998; James Madison
University, M.Ed., Library Science, 1987; James Madison University, B.S., Early Childhood Education, 1982
ALA and/or ALA-APA Activities:
ALA Committee on Research and Statistics: Chair 2010-present; member 2007-present;
ALA ProQuest/SIRS State and Regional Intellectual Freedom Achievement Award Committee: Member 20072009; YALSA, Journal of Research on Libraries and Young Adults, Journal Advisory Board: Chair 2010-present,
member 2009-present;
YALSA, Research Committee: Chair 2008-2009; Member 2008-present; YALSA, Research Committee: Member
1999-2002; AASL National Institute Committee: member 2007-2008; AASL, Research Committee: Chair 2001;
member 1999-2002; AASL, ICONnect Task Force: Member 2000-2001; AASL, Learning Through the Library:
Member 2001-2002
Offices held in the ALA/APA, state, & regional library associations, and other associations (include DATES):
North Carolina School Library Media Association, University and College Liaison; 2010-present; International
Association of School Librarians; Program Committee, July 3-7, 2006, Lisbon, Portugal; Program Committee,
July 16-20, 2007, Taipei, Taiwan; Reviewed conference proposals: 2006, 2007, 2008;
Pennsylvania School Librarians Association; Urban Librarians Forum: Chair 2000-2002
Learning & Media Committee: Member 2000-2006; Curriculum Committee: Member 1998-2000
Honors and Awards (library and non-library, including DATES):
School of Information & Library Science Faculty Teaching Award, 2010 (University of North Carolina at Chapel
Hill; APSL Award for Advocacy for School Libraries. 1997 (Association of Philadelphia School Librarians)
Major Accomplishments:
Receiving the School of Information & Library Science Faculty 2010 Teaching Award; Receiving a 2010 ALA
Diversity Grant with Casey Rawson (one of my students) that focuses on promoting equity in literacy instruction
for adolescent African-American males through the use of enabling texts; Publication with Denise E. Agosto of
our book Urban Teens in the Library: Research and Practice; Receiving an IMLS grant with Denise E. Agosto to
study the everyday life information seeking needs and behaviors of urban teens--this grant resulted in the
development of a theoretical and empirical model; Mentoring my students at SILS to become leaders in the
profession by co-researching, co-writing, and co-presenting with them
Publications:
Agosto, D.E., & Hughes-Hassell, S. (Eds.) (2010). Urban Teens in the Library: Research and Practice. Chicago, IL:
American Library Association. 208p.;
Hughes-Hassell, S., Hanson-Baldauf, D., & Burke, J. (2008). “Urban Teenagers, Health Information, and Public
Library Web Sites.” Young Adult Library Services, 6(4): 35-42.;
Hughes-Hassell, S. & Rodge, P. (2007). “The Leisure Reading Habits of Urban Adolescents.” Journal of
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Links for further information:
https://sites.google.com/site/sandrahassell/
Statement of Professional Concerns:
As a long-time advocate for teenagers, particularly urban teens, I believe that in order to better serve their
needs, it is critical for librarians who work with teens to engage in research--research about teens, their
information habits and preferences, and their use of libraries. It is equally important that we collaborate with
our colleagues in other areas, such as sociologists, psychologists, and educators, to continue to broaden our
understanding of the developmental, social, and emotional needs of teens so that we might better meet them.
Finally, I believe it is imperative that youth services librarians use research and data (collected from their own
programs) to better communicate the impact libraries are having on the lives of teens. I see my potential role
on the YALSA board as working to facilitate the efforts of young adult librarians to conduct research and to use
data to” give voice” to teens.
Member of ALA since:
1998
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Gail Tobin
Current Position:
Branch Coordinator; 2000; Schaumburg Township District Library, Hanover Park Branch;
Previous Positions:
Preschool Services Coordinator, Schaumburg Township District Library, 1999-2000; Program Coordinator/Youth
Services Librarian, Schaumburg Township District Library, 1992-99.
Degrees and Certificates:
Rosary College Graduate School of Library and Information Science, MALS, 1992; University of Illinois at
Chicago, Bachelor of Arts in English, 1990; Oakton Community College, Associate in Applied Science in Data
ALA and/or ALA-APA Activities:
YALSA: Board, 2009-Present; YALSA: Advocacy Task Force, 2009-2010; ALA: Councilor-at-Large, 2009-Present;
YALSA: Morris Award, 2008-09; YALSA: Strategic Planning, 2007-08; PLA: Branch Libraries, 2006-08; YALSA: Great
Graphic Novels for Teens, 2005-08; YALSA: Chair, Publishers Liaison, 2006-07; YALSA: Publishers Liaison, 200506; YALSA: Co-Chair, Local Arrangements/Chicago, 2004-05; YALSA: Margaret A. Edwards Award, 2003-05; YALSA:
Chair, Legislation, 2002-04; YALSA: Legislation, 2000-02; YALSA: Local Arrangements/Chicago, 1998-99.
Offices held in the ALA/APA, state, & regional library associations, and other associations (include DATES):
LACONI: President, YSS, 1999-2000; LACONI: Vice-President, YSS, 1998-99; LACONI: Treasurer, YSS, 1998-98.
Honors and Awards (library and non-library, including DATES):
Golden Key National Honor Society, 1988.
Major Accomplishments:
Serving on process and award committees has given me many opportunities to support the association as well
as for professional growth. As chair of the YALSA Strategic Planning Committee I helped coordinate the first
annual "Support Teen Literature Day" and I emceed the media event in Chicago and spoke to the reporters on
behalf of YALSA. I presented on graphic novels twice at Reaching Forward, the local Illinois conference for
library support staff. I had the honor of serving with the committee that gave Francesca Lia Block the Edwards
award for her contribution to YA literature. I have been a member of two brand new committees: Great Graphic
Novels for Teens and the Morris Award. And through my library position, I became involved on the local Village
CONECT Committee, which is the economic development committee for Hanover Park and which I now chair,
and we successfully worked to create a new Chamber of Commerce in Hanover Park. I am now on the board of
trustees of the Chamber and represent the library at Chamber activities.
Statement of Professional Concerns:
The past several years have been especially challenging for libraries. Libraries are busier than ever, yet funding
continues to get tighter. We are all doing more with less and are competing with many other worthwhile
services for funding. We must advocate at the local and national level to ensure that people of all ages and
economic levels understand the value of the library and support teen services in their community. We must
make sure teens are not forgotten when planning and budgeting for library services and spaces. Serving on the
YALSA Board has given me an opportunity to direct the association’s energy and funds to where they can be
most effective to help make sure teen librarians have the resources they need to accomplish this. If I am reelected I will continue to be a strong advocate for libraries and teens and uphold YALSA's mission at every opportunity.
Member of ALA since:
1993
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Christian Graham Zabriskie
Current Position:
Assistant Coordinator, Young Adult Services; 2010; Queens Library;
Previous Positions:
Young Adult Librarian, Queens Library, 2007-2010
Assistant Youth Librarian, Bermuda National Library, 2004-2007
Collection Development/Reference Librarian, Leon County Public Library, 2002-2004
Degrees and Certificates:
Florida State University, MSLIS, 2001; University of St. Andrews (Scotland), MA English Language and Literature,
1992
ALA and/or ALA-APA Activities:
YALSA Great Graphic Novels for Teens: Selection Committee Member 2009-2011; YALSA Frances
Henne/YALSA/VOYA (Voice of Youth Advocates) Research Grant, Grant Award Jury 2010, YALSA Serving Young
Adults in Large Urban Populations Discussion Group, Convenor 2009-Present.
Offices held in the ALA/APA, state, & regional library associations, and other associations (include DATES):
Urban Librarians Unite, Founder, 2007 - Present.
Major Accomplishments:
Urban Librarians Unite, a social/professional/activist group based in New York City. This group has hundreds of
loosely affiliated members and has become a force for library advocacy in the city. 2007 – Present;
The 24 Hour Read-In at Brooklyn Public Library, an advocacy event which had over a hundred readers keeping a
voice raised in support of libraries around the clock. More than 1200 people attended the event and it was
covered by the New York Times, on the websites for The New Yorker and Wall Street Journal, on the radio with
NPR and the BBC, and on numerous local television stations. This was an Urban Librarians Unite (ULU) event
supported by Brooklyn, New York, and Queens Public Libraries as well as over a dozen information professional
organizations in New York City. June 12-13 2010;
Queens Engagement Strategies for Teens, an ongoing book discussion group with an alternative to detention
center for young people working through issues in the juvenile justice system. 2007 – Present.
Publications:
Author, “Graphic Novels Let Teens OWN the Library” in Graphic Novels and Comics in Libraries and Archives:
Essays on Readers, Research, History, and Cataloging (McFarland & Co.), 2010; Author, “Managing Your Library
Manga Collection”, Diamond Booksellers Magazine, 2009; Author “The Challenge of Serving Urban Teens”, VOYA
(Voice of Youth Advocates), October 2008
Statement of Professional Concerns:
I am a samurai librarian. I am very invested in library services for at-risk and urban teens. It is important that
we get back to core practices and focus on providing high quality traditional library services. Technology is a
useful tool but ultimately it is the individual front line librarian whose efforts and training will make a
difference in the life of a young library user. Advocacy and library activism are two of my primary concerns. Old
models of activism and drumming up library support are no longer enough. We need to move to a model of
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constant advocacy, where our communities are continuously reminded of our value and so that it is political
suicide to suggest closing or cutting libraries. You can close libraries when you step over my cold beaten body
chained to the doors.
Member of ALA since:
2007
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Shari Melisa Fesko
Current Position:
Teen Services Librarian; 2003; Southfield Public Library;
Teen Services Librarian Northville District Library 1997-2003
Degrees and Certificates:
Wayne State University, MSLIS, 1996, Eastern Michigan University,BA General Studies, 1995
ALA and/or ALA-APA Activities:
ALA Mary Gaver Scholarship Committee 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008
YALSA: Member, Great Books Giveaway Grant Jury 2007
YALSA: Member, Amazing Audiobooks for Young Adults 2005-2009
Odyssey Award: Member, Award Committee 2009
YALSA: Member, Organization and Bylaws 2007-present
YALSA: Member, BWI Collection Development Grant Jury 2010
Offices held in the ALA/APA, state, & regional library associations, and other associations (include DATES):
Michigan Library Association: Board Member, Teen Services Division Board Member, 1997-2000
Michigan Library Association: Member, Spring Institute Planning Committee, 1996-2009
Michigan Library Association: Member, Thumbs Up Award Jury, 1996,1997,1998, 1999
Audio Publishers Association: Member, Audie Award Jury, 2010
Honors and Awards (library and non-library, including DATES):
Michigan Library Association Frances Pletz Award for Outstanding Service to Young Adults, 2007
Baker and Taylor Young Adult Library Association Conference Grant, 1998
Major Accomplishments:
Been working directly with teens in the public library for 14 years. I have extensive background in all genre's of
teen fiction and have spoken on the topic of teen fiction at various conferences. Reviewed for VOYA for 12 years
and still review audio books for SLJ. Have a column called Get With the Program for VOYA that I have been
writing since December of 2009.
Publications:
Author, As Seen on TV: "Creating Great Programs Straight form television", Voice of Youth Advocates (E.L.
Kurdyla Publishing) Volume 33, Number 5, December 2010
Member of ALA since:
2000
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Angela Leeper
Current Position:
Director, Curriculum Materials Center; 2009; University of Richmond;
Previous Positions:
Educational Consultant, Wake Forest, NC, 2003-2009. Educational Consultant, North Carolina Department of
Public Instruction, Raleigh, NC 1997-2003.
Degrees and Certificates:
University of Rhode Island, MLIS, 1997; College of William and Mary, BA French, 1993.
ALA and/or ALA-APA Activities:
YALSA: Member, Journal of Research on Libraries and Young Adults Advisory Board, 2010-11; Member, Printz
Committee, 2008-10; Member, Odyssey Award Committee, 2007-09; Member, Editorial Advisory Board, 200709; Member, Division and Membership Promotion Committee, 2005-07; Member, Alex Award Committee,
2003-04; ALSC: Member, Special Collections and Bechtel Fellowship Committee, 2010-12; Member,
Publications Committee, 2002-04.
Offices held in the ALA/APA, state, & regional library associations, and other associations (include DATES):
North Carolina School Library Media Association, State Battle of the Books, 2000-04; AAAS/Subaru SB&F
(Science Books & Films) Prize for Excellence in Science Books (Young Adult Book), Member, 2005-10, Chair, 2006Honors and Awards (library and non-library, including DATES):
Teacher Librarian Professional Development Grant, 2003; EBSCO/ALA Conference Sponsorship, 2001; Women’s
National Book Association-Ann Heidbreder Eastman Grant, 1999.
Major Accomplishments:
As Director of the Curriculum Materials Center, the education library at the University of Richmond, I work with
pre-service educators and educators in the field by introducing them to quality children’s and young adult
literature. I love to share the possibilities of using books with children and teens, especially when teaching
Young Adult Literature. A regular reviewer for Kirkus Reviews, Booklist, MultiCultural Reviews, and BookPage, I
have also contributed reviews and articles about young adult literature to Book Links, Young Adult Library
Services, the Horn Book Guide, Library Media Connection, North Carolina Literary Review, and Encyclopedia
Virginia. I have also shared the wonder of young adult literature with librarians and teachers as a presenter at
numerous statewide and regional conferences, a telecast participant, a YALSA Institute instructor, and an
Publications:
Author, Poetry in Literature for Youth (Scarecrow), 2006; Author, Juneteenth: A Day to Celebrate Freedom from
Slavery (Enslow), 2004 (American Association of University Women Award for Juvenile Literature-North
Carolina nominee); Author, Dairy Plant (Heinemann), 2004 (American Association of University Women Award
for Juvenile Literature-North Carolina nominee).
Member of ALA since:
1996
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Barbara Moon
Current Position:
Youth Services Consultant; 2006; Suffolk Cooperative Library System;
Previous Positions:
Reference Librarian, Dowling College, 2005-2006
School Librarian, Tippit Middle School, 1999-2005
Classroom Teacher, Georgetown Independent School District, 1984-1999
Degrees and Certificates:
New York State Education Department, Public Librarian Certificate, 2005
University of Texas at Austin, MLIS, 2000
Texas State Board of Education Certification, Learning Resources Specialist, 2000
Brigham Young University, BS, 1972
ALA and/or ALA-APA Activities:
Member, Great Graphic Novels for Teens Selection Committee, 2008-2011
Member, Odyssey Award Committee, 2011-2012
Offices held in the ALA/APA, state, & regional library associations, and other associations (include DATES):
Conference planning committee, Youth Services Section of the New York Library Association, 2008
Major Accomplishments:
Organized two Graphic Novel Symposia, 2008 and 2009
Organized Camp YA, an unconference for YA librarians, 2010
Presenter, NCTE ALAN workshop, 2009
Currently organizing Authors Unlimited, a county-wide celebration, connecting teens with authors of YA
literature, April 2011
Publications:
Author, "The Classics Revisited," School Library Journal, July 1, 2009.
Member of ALA since:
2005
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Charli Osborne
Current Position:
Head of Teen Services; 2000; Oxford Public Library;
Previous Positions:
Coordinator of Young Adult Services/Electronic Services Librarian, Oxford Public Library, 1997-2000.
Degrees and Certificates:
Librarian's Permanent Professional Certificate, State of Michigan, 2004. Wayne State University, MLIS, 1997.
Oakland University, BA English, 1991. Oakland Community College, AA Liberal Arts, 1988.
ALA and/or ALA-APA Activities:
American Library Association: Member, 1996-present. New Members Round Table Member, 2003-2009. Public
Library Association Member, 1996-present. Young Adult Library Services Association Member, 1996-present.
YALSA Award for Excellence in Non-fiction Committee Member, 2010-11; Division and Membership Promotion
Committee Member, 2009-11; Program Clearinghouse Committee Member, 2009-11; President’s Program
Planning Committee Member, 2008-09; Alex Award Committee Member, 2007-09, 2005-07; Organization and
Bylaws Committee Member, 2006-08; Michael L. Printz Award Committee Member, 2004.
Offices held in the ALA/APA, state, & regional library associations, and other associations (include DATES):
Michigan Library Association: Member, 1996-present. Nominating Committee Member, 2004. Executive Board
Member, 2003. Children's Services Division Member, 1996-present. Teen Services Division Member, 1996present; Chair-Elect/Chair/Past Chair 2002-04; Frances H. Pletz Committee Member, 2006, 2007, 2009; Spring
Institute Committee Member, 2002-03; Thumbs Up! Award Committee Member, 1998, 2000, 2001, 2003;
Chair, 2002, 2004. The Library Network (cooperative): Teen Services Committee Member, 1997-present; ChairElect/Chair, 2005-06; Co-Chair, 1999-2000. Michigan Electronic Library: MeL Best of the Web, Teen Services
Selector, 2008. Beta Phi Mu International Library and Information Science Honor Society Member, 2003present; Director, 2005-07. Freedom to Read Foundation Member, 1996-present.
Honors and Awards (library and non-library, including DATES):
Frances H. Pletz Award for Excellence in Service to Young Adults, Michigan Library Association Teen Services
Division, 2005.
Major Accomplishments:
I have grown my teen section from two shelves of YA-stickered books in the Children’s Area in 1997 to a lovely
1,200 square foot Teen Area, complete with a Teen Service Desk, a 10,000+ item collection and five staff (1 FT
and 4 PT), in 2011. I have presented on Teen Services related topics at numerous Michigan conferences and
review regularly for both Library Journal and School Library Journal.
Publications:
Osborne, Charli. "Crafting Cheap and Successful Teen Programs". Teen Read Week™ and Teen Tech Week™: Tips
and Resources for YALSA’s Initiatives. Megan Fink, ed. Chicago: American Library Association. 2011.
Osborne, Charli. "Crafting Cheap and Successful Teen Programs". YALS. Fall, 2009.
Osborne, Charli. "Catherine Called Birdy", "Into Thin Air", "Keesha's House", "No More Dead Dogs". Ultimate
Teen Book Guide. Daniel Hahn & Leonie Flynn, eds. New York: Walker & Co. 2008.
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1996
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Ed Spicer
Current Position: Reviewer, Blogger, Teacher; 1999; Allegan Public Schools, Michigan Reading Journal;
Previous Positions:
Director of Special Events, Kalamazoo Nature Center 1995-1996.Director of Merchandising, Scripps Aquarium, 1981-1992.
Degrees and Certificates:
Grand Valley State University, MA Education, Reading Specialist Endorsement, 2004.
ALA and/or ALA-APA Activities:
ALSC Notable Children's Books, Member, 2009-2011.ALSC Caldecott Committee, Member, 2009.YALSA BBYA, Member, 20062008.YALSA Printz Committee, Member, 2005.
Offices held in the ALA/APA, state, & regional library associations, and other associations (include DATES):
Honors and Awards (library and non-library, include DATES):
WGVU (Grand Valley State University) Cool Teacher Award, 2003.
Major Accomplishments:
Today I have several former first graders in my high school book group. This thrills me to tears. My high school book group is in
its 10th year. I have coordinated our high school literacy contest for 9 years. Students who have participated in Tiger Tales have
gone on to win national and regional writing contests. I have two students today who are flirting with the idea of becoming
published authors. Over the years I have connected students with authors that have changed these students. I am very proud to
have student graduates return specifically to let me know about the authors and books they love! I am also proud of the MANY
presentations I have done for a wide variety of audiences on the best books for teens and children (of all ages). While I have
some reviews that are much better than others, I am still thrilled with the possibility of discovering future MAE winners each
time I pick up a new manuscript or galley. Thanks for considering my qualifications.
Publications:
Author, "Well Stocked Bookshelf," Michigan Reading Journal, 2005-Present (regular, quarterly column).
Links for further information:
www.spicyreads.orghttp://web.mac.com/edspicer/spicyreads/Welcome.html
Member of ALA since:
2000
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Jamie Watson
Current Position:
Collection Development Coordinator; March 15, 2010; Baltimore County Public Library;
Previous Positions:
Harford County Public Library
Belcamp, MD
Assistant Materials Manager, 9/03 - 3/10
Enoch Pratt Free Library
Baltimore, MD
Librarian II, 9/97-9/03
Columbus Metropolitan Library
Columbus, OH
Librarian I, 9/95-9/97
Degrees and Certificates:
Kent State University, MLS, 1996.
The Ohio State University, BS in Home Economics, 1988.
ALA and/or ALA-APA Activities:
YALSA, Michael L. Printz Committee, 2010
ALSC Robert F. Sibert Committee, 2008
YALSA Publisher Liaison Committee, 2006-08
YALSA Quick Picks, 2003-2006; Chair 2006
ALSC Notable Children's Software, 2001-2003
YALSA Pre-Conference committee, 2007, 2008, 2010, Co-chair, 2007, 2010
YALSA Local Arrangements Committee, 2010.
Offices held in the ALA/APA, state, & regional library associations, and other associations (include DATES):
Maryland Library Association, Maryland Author Award, 2009
Honors and Awards (library and non-library, including DATES):
Library Journal Mover and Shaker, 2008.
Major Accomplishments:
Capitol Choices, Member since 1999. Young Adult Reading Group Facilitator, 2004-2009.
Publications:
Quick and Popular Reads for Teens, Chapter 2, 2009.
Blogger, www.adlit.org, 2008-2009.
Reviewer, School Library Journal's Adult Books for Young Adults, 2001-2009.
Member of ALA since:
1997
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Naomi Michiko Bates
Current Position Title: Librarian/Media Specialist; 2003; Northwest High School;
Previous Positions:
School Librarian/Media Specialist (K-12), Sabinal ISD, 1999-2003
Degrees and Certificates:
Sam Houston State University, MLS, 2003
ALA and/or ALA-APA Activities:
YALSA member, 2009; ALA member, 2009
Offices held in the ALA/APA, state, & regional library associations, and other associations (include DATES):
Texas Library Association, TAYSHAS State YA Reading List member, 2003-2006; Texas Computer Educator's Association, Library
Special Interest Group President, 2006; Texas Library Association, Texas Association of School Librarians chair-elect/chair: 2009present
Honors and Awards (library and non-library, include DATES):
Cengage/SLJ Leadership Summit, New Leader member, 2010; Texas Computer Educator's Association, Amazing Librarian award,
2005
Major Accomplishments:
Professionally, the major accomplishment I've experienced this year was to become part of the state library association and
show leadership through the Texas Association of School Librarians, which impacts over 5,000 members throughout the state.
As a school librarian, the major accomplishment I've experienced was to create a library environment that welcomes all students
and staff and keeps the campus updated on new technologies, books/reading, and being a part of the team at NHS, not only as a
leader, but also as a colleague. A major personal accomplishment is seeing students interest in books, reading and technology
know-how raised through the use of booktalking and book trailers as well as teaching students and teachers through the
classroom environment using the technology our campus has provided our students through the use of netbooks.
Publications:
N/A
Links for further information:
YA Books and More, www.naomibates.blogspot.com
Member of ALA since:
2009
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Louise Brueggemann
Current Position:
Children's Services Supervisor; 2010; Naperville Public Library;
Previous Positions:
Librarian, J. Sterling Morton High School, Berwyn, IL, 2008-2010
Adjunct Professor, Dominican University GSLIS, 2010
Media Center Director, Westchester Middle School, Westchester, IL 2007-2008
Degrees and Certificates:
Dominican University, MLIS, 2007; Simmons College, MA Children's Literature, 2001; University of Colorado, BA
Psychology, 1979
ALA and/or ALA-APA Activities:
YALSA: Member, BFYA Committee, 2011; Member, BBYA Committee, 2009-10; ALSC: Member, Liaison with
National Organizations Serving Children and Youth Committee, 2007-08.
Major Accomplishments:
My work with young adult literature spans 30 years, most recently as a high school librarian in a culturally
diverse suburb of Chicago. I am a reviewer for Kirkus Reviews, and have reviewed for Booklist. Since 2001, I
have taught graduate and undergraduate courses in young adult literature at National-Louis University and
Dominican University. I have presented at conferences and workshops at universities and for the Society of
Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators. I have a background in publishing as marketing manager at Cricket
Books and as an editor for educational publishers. I was the children’s and young adult book buyer at the
Tattered Cover Book Store in Denver for twelve years. I have just completed a three-year term on Best Books
for Young Adults/Best Fiction for Young Adults.
Member of ALA since:
2005
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Meghan Eileen Cirrito
Current Position:
Senior Librarian; 2008; Queens Library;
Degrees and Certificates:
Pratt Institute, MLIS, 2008; Webster University, BA International Relations, 1998
ALA and/or ALA-APA Activities:
Member, Alex Award Committee, 2010-present; Administrative Assistant, Alex Award Committee, 2009-2010
Honors and Awards (library and non-library, including DATES):
Gold Challenge Award, Queens Library, 2009; Pratt Institute Quiet Leadership Award, 2008
Major Accomplishments:
I was a member of the inaugural "Floating Team" at Queens Library from June, 2008 until May, 2010. As a
Floating Librarian, I worked with children and teens in seven different communities in Queens. This included
providing reference services, programs, and readers advisory tailored to a diverse range of customers. In
addition, I received the 2009 Gold Challenge Award at Queens Library for developing an introductory
photography and photoblogging program at Queens Library - South Jamaica in conjunction with the library's
Summer Reading Program. South Jamaica is a neighborhood where a significant percentage of the population
lives below the poverty line and lack reliable access to computers and the Internet outside the library. For the
first time, young people in the program experienced photography as a means of artistic expression firsthand
Member of ALA since:
2006
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Sharon Grover
Current Position:
Head of Youth Services; 2006; Hedberg Public Library;
Previous Positions:
2006—Present
Head of Youth Services, Hedberg Public Library, Janesville, WI
1992—2006
Youth Services Collection Specialist, Arlington (VA) Public Library
1986—1991
Children’s Librarian, Middleton (WI) Public Library
Degrees and Certificates:
1986 Master of Arts, Library and Information Studies, University of Wisconsin-Madison
1981 Bachelor of Arts, College of Letters and Science, University of Wisconsin-Madison
ALA and/or ALA-APA Activities:
Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA)
Member, Publications Committee, 2009
Co-Planner & Presenter, "Listening Is Reading," YALSA YA Literature Symposium, 2008
Member, Odyssey Award Committee, 2008
Chair, Selected Audiobooks for Young Adults, 2007
Member, Audiobook Award Exploration Committee, 2006
Member, Selected Audiobooks for Young Adults Committee, 2005—2007
Member, “Read with Your Ears” Preconference Planning Committee, 2006
Member, Quick Picks for Reluctant Young Adult Readers Committee, 2000
Member, Selected Films and Videos for Young Adults Committee, 1994—1997
Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC)
Chair, Odyssey Award Committee, 2010
Member, May Hill Arbuthnot Committee, 2007
Member, Carnegie Award Committee, 2004
Member, Caldecott Award Committee, 2002
Member, Newbery Award Committee, 1998
Ethnic and Multicultural Information Exchange Roundtable (EMIERT)
Chair, Youth Services Committee, 2011
Major Accomplishments:
Planner, Facilitator, and Presenter, "Listening for Literacy: Audioliterature and Teen Readers," a full-day
workshop on audiobooks for Wisconsin teachers and librarians, 2009
Co-Planner and Presenter, "Listening Is Reading: Teens Choose Books Out Loud," a workshop on how and why
teens listen to audiobooks as their chosen method of reading, 2008
Co-Presenter, "Reading With Your Ears: Audiobooks and Curriculum Connections," the opening session of the
YALSA Preconference, "Reading With Your Ears," 2006
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Founding Member, Coordinator and Editor, "Capitol Choices: Noteworthy Books for Children and Teens,"
1996—2005
Co-leader for one of Arlington (VA) County’s award-winning Teen Advisory Board reading programs, holding biweekly book discussions with teens. Planned and implemented several countywide TAB events, bringing in
teen authors (Christopher Myers, Jacqueline Woodson, John Green) and editors to meet and talk about books
with students in the TAB program.
Publications:
“Hear and Now: Connecting Outstanding Audiobooks to Library and Classroom Instruction,” Teacher Librarian,
Volume 35, Issue 3, 2008 (with Lizette Hannegan)
“Not Just for Listening: Integrating Audiobooks into the Curriculum.” Book Links, May, 2005 (with Lizette
Hannegan)
“Audiobooks on the Go…Summer Listening for Teens and Families.” AudioFile, April/May issues, 2001 - 2010
Member of ALA since:
1992
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Heidi K. Hammond
Current Position:
Assistant Professor/MLIS, SLMS Coordinator; 2010; St. Catherine University;
Previous Positions:
School Librarian, Henry Sibley High School, 2003-2010;
School Librarian, Friendly Hills Middle School, 1997-2003;
School Librarian, Garlough Elementary School, 1987-1997
Degrees and Certificates:
University of Minnesota, Ph.D., Curriculum and Instruction/Literacy: Children’s and Young Adult Literature,
2009;
University of Minnesota, M.A., Curriculum and Instruction/Secondary Reading, 1978;
ALA and/or ALA-APA Activities:
ALSC: 2011 Randolph Caldecott Award Committee, 2010-2011
Offices held in the ALA/APA, state, & regional library associations, and other associations (include DATES):
Minnesota Library Association member, 2003-present;
Minnesota Educational Media Organization member, 1988-present;
Education Minnesota member, 1974-2010
Honors and Awards (library and non-library, including DATES):
ALA Great Stories Club Grant, 2009
Major Accomplishments:
Completing my Ph.D. while working full-time as a school librarian, teaching children's and young adult
literature courses as an adjunct, and raising my daughter was a major accomplishment. It didn't allow much
time for working within my library professional organizations, though I was involved in my state teacher
organization Education Minnesota as a TALL (Teachers as Learners and Leaders) facilitator. After I completed
my degree, I sought ways to volunteer in my library organizations and helped rewrite our state's school library
media organization's information and technology literacy standards in 2009. I was also appointed to serve on
Publications:
1) Hammond, H. (2010). The Development of a School Library Graphic Novel Collection. In R. G. Weiner (Ed.),
Graphic novels and comics in libraries and archives: Essays on readers, research, history and cataloging.
Jefferson, NC: McFarland, 41-46.
2) Hammond, H. (2009). Graphic novels and multimodal literacy: A reader response study. Koln, Germany:
Lambert Academic Publishing.
3) Graves, M.F. & Hammond, H. K. (1980). A Validated Procedure for Teaching Prefixes and Its Effect on Students'
Ability to Assign Meaning to Novel Words. In M. L. Kamil, & A. J. Moe, (Eds.), Perspectives on reading research
and instruction: Twenty-ninth yearbook of the National Reading Conference. Washington, D.C.: The National
Reading Conference, 184-188.
Links for further information:
http://www.stkate.edu/~mlisweb/people/hammond.php
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Member of ALA since:
2006
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Alexandra Elizabeth Henshel
Current Position:
Coordinator of Readers' Services; 2009; North Kingstown Free Library;
Previous Positions:
Readers' Advisor, North Kingstown Free Library, 2008-2009
Young Adult Librarian, West Warwick Public Library, 2007-2008
Degrees and Certificates:
University of Rhode Island, MLIS, 2008
University of Rhode Island, BA History, 2003
ALA and/or ALA/APA Activities:
ALA and YALSA member
Offices held in the ALA/APA, state, & regional library associations, and other associations (include DATES):
Rhode Island Library Association
Rhode Island Young Adult Round Table (YART). Co-Hosted session on Social Networking and Youth Services.
Presenter at R.I.E.M.A. 2008, 2009 with R.I.T.B.A.
Rhode Island Teen Book Award committee member, reader, and reviewer since 2007
Honors and Awards (library and non-library, including DATES):
2008 William Bergeron Award from the Rhode Island Coalition of Library Advocates, an honor awarded to a
student planning to work in public libraries.
(Presented at the Rhode Island State House, February 2009)
Major Accomplishments:
I read the original 56 Nancy Drew books last month! I have recently begun an adult book group looking at YA and Childrens'
literature, to try to reach an even larger audience for quality and popular works. Our first meeting compared the issues of
privacy, gossip, spying, and notoriety in Louise Fitzhugh's Harriet the Spy and in Cecily von Ziegesar's Gossip Girl- the same
neighborhood, 38 years and a world apart. I believe I have helped teens find books they love – I can think of no greater
accomplishment, and there is nothing I could be more proud of.
Publications:
Lexi Henshel, "At The Library", Providence Journal, Thursday, June 28, 2007
http://www.projo.com/ri/eastgreenwich/content/WB_lib28_06-28-07_A6661SS.355736c.html
Lexi Henshel, "Ten Fiction Must Reads From 2009", Rhode Island Library Association Newsletter, December
2010
http://archive.constantcontact.com/fs021/1102824136985/archive/1102916406763.html
Lexi Henshel, "Ten Fiction Titles to Look for this Summer," Rhode Island Library Association Newsletter, May
Links for further information:
Lexacat's List: What I'm Reading Now
http://lexacatslist.blogspot.com/
Lexacat's Booklists
http://lexacatscovers.blogspot.com/
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Lexacat's Crafts (mostly YA/library appropriate, many with printable worksheets/instructions)
http://lexacatcrafts.blogspot.com/
Member of ALA since:
2007
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Sharon Rawlins
Current Position:
Youth Services Consultant, Library Development Bureau; 2007; New Jersey State Library;
Previous Positions:
Head of Youth Services, New Jersey Talking Book and Braille Center, 2005-2007.
Adult/Young Adult Reference Librarian, Piscataway Public Library, 1991-2005.
Adult Services Librarian, Metuchen Public Library, 1990-1992.
Degrees and Certificates:
Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey, MLS, 1991; University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill, BA Journalism,
1984.
ALA and/or ALA-APA Activities:
Association of Specialized & Cooperative Library Agencies (ASCLA)/State Library Agency Section (SLAS): Chair:
Consultants for Services to Children & Young People, 2010-2011; ALSC: Member, 2011 Robert F. Sibert
Informational Book Award Committee, 2009-2010; YALSA, Member, Nominating Committee, 2008-2009; YALSA:
Member, 2009 Margaret A. Edwards Award Committee, 2007-2008; YALSA: Member, Best Books for Young
Adults Committee, 2005-2007; YALSA: Administrative Assistant, Best Books for Young Adults, 2004.
Offices held in the ALA/APA, state, & regional library associations, and other associations (include DATES):
New Jersey Library Association, Chair, Young Adult Section, 1994; New Jersey Library Association, Project
Coordinator, Statewide Summer Reading Program, 2007 – present; New Jersey Library Association, Board
Member, Children’s Services Section, 2006 – present.
Honors and Awards (library and non-library, including DATES):
Appointed as the Children’s/Young Adult Librarian to the National Library Service’s Collection Development
Advisory Group, 2007 – 2009.
Major Accomplishments:
Founding member of the (NJ) Garden State Teen Book Award Committee; reviewer of teen fantasy/science
fiction for School Library Journal since 2002; quarter-finalist judge for the 2010 Amazon Breakthrough Novel
Award Contest for Young Adult Fiction; member of the state’s Striving Reader Literacy Team; frequent speaker
on topics for youth services librarians at the NJ Library Association and NJ Association of School Librarians
annual conferences; NJ State Library liaison to the NJ Center for the Book and one of the state judges for the
Library of Congress’s Letters About Literature competition; contributing blogger for YALSA’s The Hub; NJ state
representative for the national Collaborative Summer Library Program; coordinator for the state’s annual
Youth Services Forum and NJ Statewide Children’s and Teen Author Conference; judge for final selections of the
Publications:
Author, several biographical entries and a longer entry on fairytale retellings for "The Continuum Encyclopedia
of Young Adult Literature", edited by Bernice E. Cullinan, Bonnie Kunzel and Deborah A. Wooten (Continuum
Press), 2005.
Member of ALA since:
1991
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Sarah Bean Thompson
Current Position:
Young Adult/Reference Associate; 2007; Springfield-Greene County Library;
Previous Positions:
Childrens Associate, Springfield-Greene County Library, 2006-2007
Degrees and Certificates:
University of North Texas, MLIS, Youth Services Program, 2011
University of North Texas, Storytelling Certificate, 2011
Olivet Nazarene University, BS in Communications, 2004
ALA and/or ALA-APA Activities:
Member, YALSA Fabulous Films Committee, 2010-2012
Protégé, YALSA Mentoring Program, 2011
Offices held in the ALA/APA, state, & regional library associations, and other associations (include DATES):
Member, Gateway Reader’s High School State Book Award Committee, Missouri School Library Association,
2010-2011
Reader-Selector, Gateway Reader’s High School State Book Award Committee, Missouri School Library
Association, 2009
Honors and Awards (library and non-library, including DATES):
Featured Speaker on Young Adult Literature at Missouri State Library Association Conference, 2010
Book Review Blog, GreenBeanTeenQueen, Shortlisted for Best Young Adult Book Blog, Book Blogger Appreciation
Week, 2009
Book Review Blog, GreenBeanTeenQueen, Winner of People’s Choice Blog Awards for Best Reviewer, hosted by
Hey, Teenager of the Year, 2009
Major Accomplishments:
At my library I run a successful teen library council. As part of this group the teens are given the opportunity to
read and review upcoming young adult novels. The library council gives me the ability to discuss, critique and
analyze books with the teens. We hold lengthy discussions, as well as arguments, over titles we have read.
This gives me a chance to build my review skills as well as teach the teens skills they need to become
successful reviewers.
Outside of my library, I have a review blog, GreenBeanTeenQueen, where I review young adult titles. I read and
review a variety of formats and genres and use my reviews to assist with readers’ advisory at my library.
Through my reviews on GreenBeanTeenQueen, I am able to express and support my thoughts and feelings on
the books I read. I engage in discussions of books with other readers. While I am able to defend books I feel
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strongly about, I am open to others viewpoints and will reread books with a different outlook.
Publications:
Thompson, Sarah Bean, “In Step With Off-Beat Books.” VOYA (E L Kurdyla Publishing LLC), Volume 33, Number 4,
2010
Thompson, Sarah Bean “Book Blogs-Generating Buzz on Social Media Platforms.” VOYA (Scarecrow Press)
Volume 32, Number 6, 2010
Links for further information:
http://www.greenbeanteenqueen.com
Member of ALA since:
2007
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Ruth Barlow Allen
Current Position:
Youth Librarian; 1996; Multnomah County Library;
Previous Positions:
Library Assistant, Multnomah County Library 1993-1996
Library Assistant, Clackamas County Library 1992-1993
Degrees and Certificates:
University of Wisconsin-Madison, MSLIS, 1990
Portland State University, BS Political Science, 1986
ALA and/or ALA-APA Activities:
YALSA: Member, Margaret A. Edwards Award, 2007
YALSA: Member, Michael L. Printz Award, 2004
YALSA: Member, President's Program, 2001
YALSA: Teen Website Advisory Committee, 2001-2002
Offices held in the ALA/APA, state, & regional library associations, and other associations (include DATES):
Oregon Library Association, Oregon Young Adult Network Secretary 2008-present
Oregon Library Association, Oregon Young Adult Network President 1999-2001
Major Accomplishments:
Teen Author Lecture Committee chair, 2006
I led the committee that planned and implemented the 2006 Teen Author Lecture that brought Jacqueline
Woodson to Multnomah County Library for two presentations to teens.
PLA 2002: Co-presented a workshop entitled "Selling it in the Stacks: Reader's Advisory Services for Teens"
PLA 2000: Co-presented a workshop entitled "Feasting on Forbidden Fruit", a program for teens about
censorship.
Raising Our Daughters grant 2000-2001
I planned for and oversaw the implementation and evaluation of a grant that funded sessions of "Raising Our
Daughters" at three Multnomah County Library branches. ROD is a ten-week discussion group for parents of
girls ages 8-18. The course focuses on the influences in a girl's life and provides readings, exercises and
activities to help parents and other interested adults help build and maintain self-esteem in girls.
Multnomah County Library Teen Committee Chair, 1997-1999
As chair of the Teen Committee, I helped form a group that was dedicated to improving teen services at
Publications:
Thomas, Stephanie A., Ruth B. Allen, Sarah Nelsen, and Sara Ryan. "School and Public Libraries Unite! A Case
Study Showcasing Collaborative Programming between Parkrose High School and Multnomah County Library",
Thinking Outside the Book: Essays for Innovative Librarians, ed. Carol Smallwood. Jefferson, NC: McFarland &
Co., 2008.
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Kastner, Alison and Ruth Allen. "Feasting on Forbidden Fruit: How to Talk to Teens about Censorship", Teacher
Member of ALA since:
1992
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Angela Frederick
Current Position:
Teen Services Librarian; 2007; Nashville Public Library;
Previous Positions:
Teen Services Librarian, San Antonio Public Library, 2006-2007
Children's Librarian, San Antonio Public Library, 2005-2006
Degrees and Certificates:
University of Alabama, MLIS, 2005
University of Alabama at Huntsville, BA Communications, 2001
ALA and/or ALA-APA Activities:
YALSA: Member, Half-day Preconference Planning, 2010-11
YALSA: Member, Morris Award, 2009-10
YALSA: Member, Division & Membership Promotion, 2008-10
YALSA: Member, Outstanding Books for the College Bound, 2007-09
YALSA: Member, President’s Program Planning Committee, 2008
NMRT: Member, Local Arrangements, 2005-06
Offices held in the ALA/APA, state, & regional library associations, and other associations (include DATES):
Tennessee Library Association, Member, Volunteer State Book Awards: YA Division, 2010-11
Links for further information:
twitter.com/angelina41
Member of ALA since:
2005
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Angie Marie Manfredi
Current Position:
Head of Youth Services; 2007; Los Alamos County Library System;
ALA and/or ALA-APA Activities:
YALSA, Morris Committee, 2010
YALSA, Outreach to Young Adults with Special Needs Interest Group Convenor, 2010-present
YALSA, Outreach to Young Adults with Special Needs Committee, Chair, 2009-2010
YALSA, Recession Relief Taskforce, Chair, 2010
Offices held in the ALA/APA, state, & regional library associations, and other associations (include DATES):
New Mexico Library Association, Chair, New Mexico Youth Services Special Interest Group, 2007-present.
Honors and Awards (library and non-library, including DATES):
2010 YALSA Advocacy Day Stipend
Major Accomplishments:
I am an active member of YALSA and the GLBT roundtable. I have presented nationally at YALSA, ALA, and PLA
events about services to teens. I have contributed to the YALSA and PLA blog. Most recently, I presented a halfday preconference at the 2010 YALSA YA Lit Symposium. I am also very active on a state level and believe in
giving back to my local and national library community through professional service and training.
Links for further information:
www.fatgirlreading.com
Member of ALA since:
2007
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Judy Tienken Nelson
Current Position:
Director of Youth Services; 2001; Pierce County Library System;
Previous Positions:
Children's Librarian, Lead, Bellevue Regional Library, King County Library System, 1990-2001
Children's Librarian, Bellevue Library, King County Library System 1982-1990
Degrees and Certificates:
University of Washington Master of Library Science, 1982
Carleton College, BA Religion, 1971
ALA and/or ALA-APA Activities:
ALA Counselor at large 1989-1993, Schneider Book Award at large jury member 2010-2011, COPE YALSA
representative 2008-2010, BookLinks Advisory Board 2000-2004, Booklist Advisory Board chair 1997-1999,
Booklist Advisory Board member 1994-1997; PLA Every Child Ready to Read (ECRR) Task Force 2010-2011,
PLA/ALSC ECRR trainer 2000-2010; YALSA Morris Award chair 2008-2010, Nominating Committee 2009(chair
2000), YALSA President 2005-2008, Margaret Edwards Award committee member 2004-2006(chair 2001-2003),
Schneider Family Book Award YALSA representative 2003-2005, Publisher's Liaison member 2000-2004 (chair
2001-2003), Printz Award member 1999-2000, Quick Picks 1996-1999 (chair 1997), NOSYAL committee chair
1995-1996, Best Books for Young Adults 1988-1990 (chair 1990)
Offices held in the ALA/APA, state, & regional library associations, and other associations (include DATES):
First 5 FUNdamentals co-chair 2008-present (PC Early Learning Consortium)
Alliance for Youth of Pierce County, treasurer 2008-present, board member 2001-2008
United Way Education Impact Team, 2005-present
Lakewood's Promise Leadership Team member 2003-2005
McNeil Island Correction Center Advisory Board 2002-2007
Pierce County Reading Foundation board member 2005-2009
Northwest Literacy Foundation, founding member Board of Directors 1989-1994
Honors and Awards (library and non-library, including DATES):
2005 Library Journal Movers & Shakers Award
2002 Winner of Washington State CAYAS Visionary Award for Service to Children & Young Adults
Major Accomplishments:
As a public librarian serving youth my focus has been and continues to be on literacy and access issues for all.
Here are two accomplishments that demonstrate this. As a founding member of the Northwest Literacy
Foundation in the late 80's we worked to minimize summer reading loss by creating and supporting a peer to
peer reading program in area day camps. In 2005, I was awarded an LJ Mover & Shaker award for building and
overseeing the Explorer bookmobile program for Pierce County. This is a specially designed bookmobile to
serve at risk geographically isolated youth. The program began in 2001 and continues to serve children from
preschool through high school on a weekly basis, instilling in them the value of their public library. We know
that regular access builds lifelong readers.
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Publications:
You Asked for It: Publisher's Respond, YOUNG ADULT, Fall 2003
Amazing Minds, ALKI, July 2002, JOYS, Summer 2000
Quick Picks, JOYS, Summer 1998
Booktalking Non-Fiction, co-written w/ Chapple Langemack, Booklist, 1989
Member of ALA since:
1985
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Maren Ostergard
Current Position:
Early Literacy/Outreach Librarian; 2005; King County Library System;
Previous Positions:
Children's Librarian, King County Library System, 1995-2005
Student Librarian, Seattle Public Library, 1994-1995
Graduate Student Assistant, University of Washington Health Sciences Library, 1993-1994
Degrees and Certificates:
University of Washington, MSLIS, 1995; University of Washington, BS Biology, 1993.
ALA and/or ALA-APA Activities:
ALA: Council, 2009-2012
YALSA: Chair, Margaret A. Edwards Award Committee, 2008-2010
ALSC: Member, Sibert Informational Book Award, 2007-2008
ALSC: Chair, Great Web Sites, 2005-2007
YALSA: Member, Virtual Regional Advisory Board, 2006-2007
ALSC: Member, Quicklists Committee, 2004-2006
YALSA: Member, Outreach to Young Adults with Special Needs, 2004-2005
ALSC: Member, Legislation, 2000-2004
Offices held in the ALA/APA, state, & regional library associations, and other associations (include DATES):
AAAS/Subaru SB&F, Chair,Prize for Excellence in Science Book Award for young adults, 2009-2011 and 20072008
AAAS/Subaru SB&F, Member, Prize for Excellence in Science Books Award for young adults, 2008-2009 and 2005Honors and Awards (library and non-library, including DATES):
1994-1995 Friends of the Edmonds Library Scholarship Recipient
1992 Howard Hughes Fellowship Recipient
Major Accomplishments:
Reviewer, Booklist’s Reference Books Bulletin, 2001- Present
Editorial Board Member, Booklist’s Reference books Bulletin, 2006 - 2009
Reviewer, School Library Journal, 1999-Present
Publications:
Ostergard, Maren, and Shauna Yusko. "Reference on the Web: a (mostly free) digital reference library for
teens.(RBB)(Bibliography)." Booklist 103.18 (May 15, 2007): 78(2).
Ostergard, Maren, and Shauna Yusko. "What's missing in reference collections for young adults." Booklist 103.1
(Sept 1, 2006): 171(2).
Ostergard, Maren, and Shauna Yusko. "Core collection: YA reference sources." Booklist 102.1 (Sept 1, 2005):
Member of ALA since:
1993
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Laura Pearle
Current Position:
Head Librarian; 2005; Hackley School;
Previous Positions:
Librarian, Professional Children's School, 1997-2005; Librarian, Friends Seminary, 1996-1997
Degrees and Certificates:
Long Island University, MSLIS, 1997; Hamilton College, AB Government, 1984
ALA and/or ALA-APA Activities:
ALA Nominating Committee member, 2010 - 2011; YALSA Publications Advisory Board, 2010 - 2012; YALSA
Strategic Planning Committee member, 2009 - 2010; AASL School Library Media Month Committee member,
2009 - 2011; AASLBlog co-moderator, 2005-2009; AASL Nominating Committee member, 2008 - 2009; AASL
Publications Committee member, 2007 - 2009; AASL Web Planning Committee member, 2003 - 2005; AASL
Knowledge Quest on the Web Associate Editor, 2003 - 2005; AASL Mentoring Committee member, 2003-2004;
AASL Knowledge Quest Editorial Board member, 1999 - 2003;
Offices held in the ALA/APA, state, & regional library associations, and other associations (include DATES):
Hudson Valley Library Association, Communications Coordinator, 1998 - 2004; New York City School Library
System Council member, 2000-2004; New York City School Library System Council Secretary, 2002-2004
Links for further information:
http://lpearle.wordpress.com http://twitter.com/vennlibrarian and on Goodreads as Laura Pearle
Member of ALA since:
1996
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Adela Peskorz
Current Position:
Faculty Librarian and Associate Professor; 2013; Metropolitan State University;
Previous Positions:
Faculty Librarian and Associate Professor, Metropolitan State University, 1997-present
Coordinator of Young Adult Services, Minneapolis Public Library, 1991-1997
Young Adult Librarian, The New York Public Library, 1989-1990
Degrees and Certificates:
Syracuse University, MLS, Library Science, 1977
State University of New York (SUNY), Oswego, B.A., English, 1976
ALA and/or ALA-APA Activities:
YALSA, Member, William C. Morris Debut Author Award Committee, 2010-2011
YALSA, Advisor, YA Galley Group, 2006 through 2010
YALSA, Member, Outstanding Book for the College Bound Committee, 1997-1999 and 2007-2009
YALSA, Member, Awards Evaluation Task Force, 2006-2007
YALSA, Member, Best Books for Young Adults Committee, 2003-2006
YALSA, Director, Board of Directors, 2002-2004
YALSA, Member, Michael L. Printz Award for Excellence in Young Adult Literature Committee, 1999-2000
YALSA, Trainer, Serving the Underserved, 1998
YALSA, Member, Quick Picks for Reluctant Young Adult Readers Committee, 1995-1997
Honors and Awards (library and non-library, including DATES):
Nominated for Excellence in Teaching Award, Metropolitan State University, 2010 and 2005
Major Accomplishments:
In my current faculty position, I have created a vibrant collaborative teen review group, Teens Know Best,
promoting active youth participation and university internships for future teachers, and partnerships with the
University's Center for Community Based Learning, the University Library, and the St. Paul Public Library. Our
group has an active blog, has been reviewing as a YA Galley Group (4 yrs)and as the inaugural review columnists
for SLJTeen's online publication, and has been involved in a number of special programs. I also teach a unique
online Adolescent Literature course, structured around an award committee process, required for all
secondary Education majors.
In my former position as Coordinator of YA Services for the Minneapolis Public Library, I created an annual
annotated booklist, "The Book Scene...Especially for Teens," a network of Homework Help Centers, and had,
through the Minneapolis Public School system, a cable television booktalk program.
As a certified Serving the Underserved Trainer, I've presented workshops on serving teens in libraries
throughout the Midwest.
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Member of ALA since:
1992
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Jennifer Anne Rothschild
Current Position:
Library Associate II; 2006; Prince George's County Memorial Library System-Oxon Hill Branch;
Previous Positions:
Library Associate I, Prince George's County Memorial Library System, 2005-2006
Bibliographic Services Technician-- Cataloging, Mathematical Reviews, 2004-2005
Degrees and Certificates:
University of Maryland, MLIS, 2008
Grinnell College, BA History and Chinese Studies, 2002
ALA and/or ALA-APA Activities:
Selection Committee for the National Endowment of the Humanities/ALA We the People Bookshelf, 2008
Offices held in the ALA/APA, state, & regional library associations, and other associations (include DATES):
The Prince George's County Memorial Library System Notable Teen Books Committee, 2007, 2008; co-organizer,
2011
The Maryland Library Association Blue Crab Young Reader Award, 2008-2010
The Children's and Young Adult Bloggers' Literary Awards (CYBILS), judging committee for Middle Grade and
Young Adult nonfiction, 2007, 2008; nominating committee for Middle Grade and Young Adult nonfiction, 2009
PASIC Book of Your Heart Competition, Young Adult Field Judge, 2008
Aspen Gold Romance Competition, Final Round Judge, 2007
Major Accomplishments:
I was invited to present at the Maryland Library Association Annual Conference on teen books, 2009, 2011
I was asked to co-organize the teen notable books discussion for Prince George's County Memorial Library
system, 2011
I review picture books, middle grade and teen fiction and nonfiction for School Library Journal.
I co-edit the History and Current Events newsletter put out by NextReads for the Prince George's County
Memorial Library System.
My book review blog, with an emphasis on teen and middle grade titles, has grown to over 200 subscribers
around the world.
I created, developed, edited, and published a children's and tween book review magazine for my library
branch, 2006-2008.
All of this has been accomplished within the first 5.5 years of becoming a public services librarian.
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Links for further information:
Candidate Info: www.jenrothschild.com/2011/01/yalsa-candidate-info.html
Personal Blog: www.jenrothschild.com
Member of ALA since:
2005
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