Greetings all! Sending some fall energy your way! The highlight of this month has definitely been the YALSA Symposium in Reno. So much hard work went into what was a phenomenal event. Thank you all for making this hybrid (virtual/in-person) learning and networking opportunity a huge success!
This time of year means different things to everyone depending on what traditions (if any) you may participate in. I know I typically feel the winter months gain speed though for others it might be ‘normal’-just a bit colder-again dependent on where one resides. At any rate, whatever your unique experience may be, thank you for your involvement with YALSA and your continued work to help teens have quality access to library programs and services!
Contributions I made this month as YALSA President:
- Assisted with the YALSA Symposium; recorded several introductions, attended virtual sessions and participated in the virtual Board info session. Called to vote on Symposium 2022 location (Baltimore here we come!)
- Connected over email with Sam Helmrick, YALSA Liaison for ALA Executive Board
- Held meeting for Presidential Taskforce to re-build teen social capital! So excited to work with such great volunteers!
- Extended the Hub Manager assignment for one more month. Grateful for Sara Beth!
- Connected with the Chair, Melissa, and Board Liaison, Carrie, for the Teen Civic Engagement Committee
- Met with AASL/ALSC Presidents to develop a charge for the Interdivisional Committee on School/Public Library Cooperation. Thank you Jennisen and Lucia!
- Wrote an article for the Presidents Column for the upcoming YALS issue on Adulting
- Contributed to updating the DMP charge along with Board Member Karen Lemmons and YALSA ED, Tammy Dillard-Steels
- Created EDI timeline draft for the Board as a recommendation from ODLOS Director, Kevin Strowder, to see our progress
- Appointed a new Chair, Rebecca Denham, for the Evaluating Volunteer Resources Taskforce
- Supported the ALA Statement on Censorship
Any questions or comments, feel free to post below or email: kellyczarnecki1@gmail.com.
Kelly Czarnecki (she/her)
YALSA President
2021-2022
Photo Credit: “Deer” by Kelly Czarnecki
