State and regional chapters
The American Library Association has affiliate relationships with state library associations in all fifty States, the District of Columbia,Guam, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and regional library associations in the Mountain Plains, New England, Pacific Northwest, and Southeastern regions. Each State Chapter is represented by an elected Chapter Councilor with full voting rights in ALA's governing assembly. The interests of Chapters are represented within the association by the Chapter Relations Office (CRO) and the Chapter Relations Committee (CRC).
Return to ALA Chapters.
Change of address
Please use the ALA Chapter Relations Online Change of Address Form to submit addresses and address updates. If you prefer to mail or fax a paper copy, you may download the PDF version of the change of address form.
If you have comments and questions regarding these pages, please contact Don Wood, Chapter Relations Office
State chapters
| AL | AK | AZ | AR | CA | CO | CT | DE | DC | FL | GA | HI | ID | IL | IN | IA | KS | KY | LA | ME | MD | MA | MI | MN | MS | MO | MT | NE | NV | NH | NJ | NM | NY | NC | ND | OH | OK | OR | PA | RI | SC | SD | TN | TX | UT | VT | VA | WA | WV | WI | WY |
Regional chapters
| Mountain Plains | Pacific Northwest | New England | Southeastern |
Guam and Virgin Islands
| Guam | Virgin Islands |
State chapters Alabama to Florida
| AL | AK | AZ | AR | CA | CO | CT | DE | DC | FL |
Alabama Library Association
Conferences
2009: Apr. 7-10, Auburn; 2010: April 13-16, Huntsville
Select Officers
President: Dennis Nichols, Homewood Public Library, (205) 332-6620, dnichols@bham.lib.al.us
President-Elect: Jodi Poe, Jacksonville State University, Houston Cole Library, 256-782-8103; jpoe@jsu.edu
Chapter Officers change in April.
ALA Chapter Councilor: Henry Stewart (2012), Troy University Libraries, Maine Campus, Troy, AL 36079-2948, 334-670-3263, hstewart@troy.edu
Executive Director
n/a
Address
Mailing Address: Alabama Library Association, 9154 East Chase Parkway, Suite 418, Montgomery, AL 36117, 334-414-0113, Dena Luce Association Administrator, administrator@allanet.org
Federal Library Legislative and Advocacy Network (FLANN) Contact
Tim Dodge, Auburn University Library, (334) 844-1729, dodgeti@auburn.edu
Publication
Journal: ALLA Communicator is an online newsletter published in pdf format once a month for members via the ALLA e-list with special editions published as necessary. Note: THE ALABAMA LIBRARIAN journal has been suspended indefinitely.
Alaska Library Association
Conferences
2009: March 13-16, Kodiak; 2010: March 4-7, Anchorage
Select Officers
President: Mary Jo Joiner, Kenai Community Library, (907) 283-4378, mjoiner@ci.kenai.ak.us
Vice President for Conference: Susan Mitchell, afsm!@uaa.alaska.edu
Vice President for Committees, Round Tables, and Chapters: M. J. Grande, mjgrande@juneau.lib.ak.us
Chapter Officers change in February.
ALA Chapter Councilor: Charlotte Glover (2010), Ketchikan Public Library, (907) 225-0370, charg@firstcitylibraries.org
Executive Director
n/a
Address
Executive Officer: Mary Jennings, P.O. Box 81084, Fairbanks, AK 99708, (907) 479-5196, FAX (907) 474-6841, exec_officer@akla.org
Federal Library Legislative and Advocacy Network (FLANN) Contact
Hetty Barthel, hetty.barthel@uas.alaska.edu
Publication
Journal: Newspoke, Loretta Andress, 510 Togiak Circle, Anchorage, AK 99503, aflma@gci.net , Issued quarterly. Deadlines Jan. 31, Apr. 30, Jul. 31, Oct. 31.
Arizona Library Association
Conferences
2009: Dec. 7-9, Glendale, AZ
Select Officers
President: Denise Keller, Pinal County Library District, 520-866-6347, denise.keller@pinalcountyaz.gov
President-Elect: Cynthia Landrum, Glendale Public Library, 623-930-3566, clandrum@glendaleaz.com
Chapter Officers change in December.
ALA Chapter Councilor: David Gunckel (2010), Sierra Vista Public Library, dgunckl@sierravista.pub.lib.az.us
Executive Director
n/a
Address
Executive Secretary: Debbie Hanson, Association Managers of America, Inc., 1030 E. Baseline Road, Ste. 105-1025, Tempe, AZ 85283, (480) 609-3999, FAX (480) 609-3939, admin@azla.org
Federal Library Legislative and Advocacy Network (FLANN) Contact
Rita Hamilton, Scottsdale Public Library, 480-312-7039, rhamilton@scottsdaleaz.gov
Publication
Journal: AzLA NEWSLETTER, Debbie Hanson, Association Managers of America, Inc., 1030 E. Baseline Road, Ste. 105-1025, Tempe, AZ 85283, (480) 609-3999, FAX (480) 609-3939, admin@azla.org, Issued monthly except July/Aug. and Nov./Dec. Deadlines 1st day of month preceding month of publication. Circulation 1200.
Arkansas Library Association
Conferences
2009: October 24-27, Hot Springs, AR
Select Officers
President: Jerrie Townsend, Phillips Community College of UA, (870) 673-4201, x1818, jtownsend@pccua.edu
President-Elect: Connie Zimmer, AR Tech University, (479) 968-0434, czimmer@atu.edu
Chapter Officers change in December.
ALA Chapter Councilor: Ellen Johnson (2009), 31 Forest Court, Conway, AR 72034 (retired), (501) 327-3348, ellenj@conwatycorp.net
Executive Director
Barbara Martin, Arkansas Library Association, P.O. Box 958, Benton, AR 72018, arlib2@sbcglobal.net
Federal Library Legislative and Advocacy Network (FLANN) Contact
Donna McDonald, AR River Valley Regional, (479) 229-4412, ARVRLS@centurytel.net
Publication
Journal, ARKANSAS LIBRARIES, Dominique Hall, Arkansas State University, (870) 972-3077, dhallett@astate.edu. Issued quarterly. Deadlines January 15, April 15, July 15, and October 15. Circulation 650.
California Library Association
Conferences
2009: October 30-November 2, Pasadena
Select Officers
President: Barbara Roberts, Palm Springs Public Library, (760) 322-8375, barbara.roberts@palmsprings-ca.gov
President-elect: Kim Bui-Burton, Monterey Public Library, (831) 646-5601, BuiBurto@ci.monterey.ca.us
Chapter Officers change in November.
ALA Chapter Councilor: Leslie Kong (2011), California State University, 5500 University Parkway, San Bernardino, CA 92407-2318, (909) 537-5111, lkong@csusb.edu
Executive Director
Interim Executive Director, Claudia Foutz, cfoutz@cla-net.org, California Library Assn., 4030 Lennane Drive, Sacramento, CA 95834; 916-779-4573, 916-447-8394 (fax); info@cla-net.org
Federal Library Legislative and Advocacy Network (FLANN) Contact
Deborah Doyle, deborah.doyle@friendssfpl.org
Publication
Journals: Clarion, Cindy Mediavilla, cmediavi@ucla.edu, Editor. Issued in print bi-annually in October and April. Deadlines 10th of month preceding month of publication. Circulation 2400.
E-newsletter: California Libraries, rberta@cla-net.org, Editor. Issued electronically to members. Deadline 10th of month. Circulation 2600.
Colorado Association of Libraries
Conferences
2009: Nov. 19-21, Denver
Select Officers
President: Jody Howard, jodyhoward@comcast.net
President-Elect: Rochelle Logan, rlogan@dclibraries.org
Chapter Officers change in November.
ALA Chapter Councilor: Shelley Walchak (2009), Senior Consultant, Colorado State Library, 201 E. Colfax Ave., Denver, CO 80203; Walchak_S@cde.state.co.us
Executive Director
Kathleen Noland, Colorado Association of Libraries, 12081 W. Alameda Pkwy #427, Lakewood, CO 80228, (303) 463-6400, executivedirector@cal-webs.org
Federal Library Legislative and Advocacy Network (FLANN) Contact
Shelley Walchak, Senior Consultant, Colorado State Library, 201 E. Colfax Ave., Denver, CO 80203; Walchak_S@cde.state.co.us
Publication
Journal: COLORADO LIBRARIES, Melissa Powell, Co-editor (Production), Colorado Libraries, The Library Girl Consulting, thelibrarygirl@comcast.net; Nina McHale, Co-editor (Content), Colorado Libraries, Auraria Library, Denver, CO 80204; 303/556-4729; nina.mchale@cudenver.edu. Issued quarterly. Circulation 1500.
Connecticut Library Association
Conferences
2010: To be announced
Select Officers
President: Randi L. Ashton-Pritting, pritting@hartford.edu
President-Elect: Debbie Herman, hermand@ccsu.edu
Chapter Officers change in July.
ALA Chapter Councilor: Jay Johnston (2012), The Farmington Library, (860) 673-6791, johnston@farmingtonlibct.org
Executive Director
n/a
Address
CLA Coordinator: Pamela Najarian, Connecticut Library Assn., P.O. Box 75, Middletown, CT 06457, (860) 346-2444, FAX (860) 344-9199, cla@ctlibrarians.org
Federal Library Legislative and Advocacy Network (FLANN) Contact
Jay Johnston (2009), The Farmington Library, (860) 673-6791, johnston@farmingtonlibct.org
Carl Antonoucci, Capital Community College, 860-906-5021, cantonucci@ccc.commnet.edu
Kelly Browne, University of Connecticut, Law School Library, (860) 570-5071, kbrowne@law.uconn.edu
Publication
Journal: CONNECTICUT LIBRARIES, David Kapp, (860) 647-0697, davidkapp@comcast.net, Issued Monthly except July/Aug. Deadlines 2nd Thursday of month preceding publication. Circulation 1100.
Delaware Library Association
Conferences
2009: May 7-8, Dover; 2010: May 13-14, Dover
Select Officers
President: Peggy Dillner, University of Delaware, (302)-831-2335, mpd@udel.edu
Vice President: Vice President/President Elect - Margery Cyr, Dover Public Library - margery.cyr@lib.de.us - 302-736-7032
Chapter Officers change in May.
ALA Chapter Councilor: Carol A. Rudisell (2011), University of Delaware, (302) 831-6942, rudisell@udel.edu
Executive Director
n/a
Address
Delaware Library Association, P.O. Box 816, Dover, DE 19903-0816, dla@dla.lib.de.us
Federal Library Legislative and Advocacy Network (FLANN) Contact
Legislative Action Chair - Carol Fitzgerald - Sussex County Department of Libraries - carol.fitzgerald@lib.de.us - 302-855-7890
Publication
Journal: DLA BULLETIN, Beth-Ann Ryan - Delaware Division of Libraries - beth-ann.ryan@state.de.us - 302-739-4748 ext.511 - Issued bimonthly as an online publication.
State Friends: Gail P. Gill, 205 Quail Hollow, Middletown, DE 19709; (302) 376-0314, windygale72@verison.net
District of Columbia Library Association
Conferences
n/a
Select Officers
President: Angela Fisher Jaffee, BNA, 800-542-1113, Mailbox #8022, ajaffee@bna.com
President-Elect: Richard Huffine, National Library Coordinator, U.S. Geological Survey, rhuffine@usgs.gov
Chapter Officers change in July.
ALA Chapter Councilor: Jane Sessa (2010), U.S. Dept. of Commerce, (202) 842-1610, jsessa@doc.gov
Executive Director
n/a
Address
District of Columbia Library Assn., P.O. Box 14177, Benjamin Franklin Station, Washington, DC 20044, (202) 872-1112
Federal Library Legislative and Advocacy Network (FLANN) Contact
Barbara Folensbee-Moore, Morgan Lewis and Bockius Library, (202) 739-5131, bfolensbee-moore@morganlewis.com
Publication
Journal: CAPITAL LIBRARIAN, Kathryn Ray, 4441 Windom Place, NW, Washington, DC 20016; 202-244-0770; kcrdlb@gmail.com, Issued six times a year. Deadlines 15th of the month preceding publication. Circulation 400.
Florida Library Association
Conferences
2009: May 5-8, Orlando; 2010: April 7-9, Orlando
Select Officers
President: Wendy Breeden, Lake County Library System, (352) 253-6180, wbreeden@lakeline.lib.fl.us
President-Elect: John Callahan, Palm Beach County Library System, 561-233-2600, callahanj@pbclibrary.org
Chapter Officers change in April (dates vary as officers change at end of each annual conference).
ALA Chapter Councilor: Corinne Jorgensen (2011), Louis Shores Building/College of Information, Florida State University, (850) 644-8116, cjorgensen@ci.fsu.edu
Executive Director
Faye Roberts, P.O. Box 1571, Lake City, FL 32056-1571, (386) 438-5795, Fax (386) 438-5796, faye.roberts@comcast.net
Federal Library Legislative and Advocacy Network (FLANN) Contact
Lisa Manners, Library Branch Manager, Broward County Library - Deerfield Beach Percy White Library, 954-360-1380; Fax: 954-360-1382; lmanners@browardlibrary.org
Publication
Journal: FLORIDA LIBRARIES, Gloria Colvin, Strozier Library, Florida State University, (850) 645-1680, gcolvin@fsu.edu, Issued twice a year. Deadlines January 15 and July 15. Circulation 1500.
State chapters Georgia to Louisiana
| GA | HI | ID | IL | IN | IA | KS | KY | LA |
Georgia Library Association
Conferences
2009: October 7-9, Columbus, GA
Select Officers
President: Jim Cooper, West Georgia Regional Library, (770) 836-6711, cooperj@wgrl.net
President-Elect: Carol Stanley, Branch Librarian Athens Technical College, Elbert County Campus, 1317 Athens Highway, Elberton, GA 30635; cstanley@athenstech.edu
Chapter Officers change in January.
ALA Chapter Councilor: Ann Hamilton (2012), Zach S. Henderson Library, P.O. Box 8074, Georgia Southern University, Statesboro, GA 30460-8074 (912) 478-5115, ahamilton@georgiasouthern.edu
Executive Director
n/a
Address
Mailing Address, Georgia Library Association, Administrative Services, c/o Dr. Gordon Baker, P.O. Box 793, Rex, GA 30273-0793, , Delivery Address:, Dr. Gordon Baker, Clayton State University Library, P.O. Box 285/2000 Clayton State Blvd., Morrow, GA 30260, (678) 466-4325, gordonbaker@clayton.edu
Federal Library Legislative and Advocacy Network (FLANN) Contact
Jim Cooper, West Georgia Regional Library, (770) 836-6711, cooperj@wgrl.net
Publication
Journal, GEORGIA LIBRARY QUARTERLY, Susan Cooley, Editor, Sara Hightower Regional Library, (706) 236-4609, scooley@romelibrary.org, Issued: Spring, Summer, Fall & Winter, Deadlines end of March 1, June 1, September 1 and December 1, Circulation: 1000
Hawaii Library Association
Conferences
2009: November 12, Oahu, HI
Select Officers
President, Becky Rathgeber, BYU Hawaii, rathgebb@byuh.edu
President-Elect: Sheryl Lynch, sheryll@librarieshawaii.org
Chapter Officers change in November.
ALA Chapter Councilor, Dr. Linda Marie Golian-Lui (2008), University of Hawaii at Hilo, (808) 974-7759, golianlu@hawaii.edu
Executive Director
n/a
Address
Mailing Address, Hawaii Library Association, P.O. Box 4441, Honolulu, HI 96814-4441
Federal Library Legislative and Advocacy Network (FLANN) Contact
Stewart Chun, Hawaii State Library, (808) 586-3477, chuns@imail.hawaiilibraries.org
Publication
Journals: HLA NEWSLETTER, Lori Ann Saeki, University of Hawaii at Manoa, lsaeki@hawaii.edu, Issued spring, fall, and winter. Deadlines one month preceding month of publication. Circulation 600.
Idaho Library Association
Conferences
2009: Sept. 30-Oct. 3, Burley, ID
Select Officers
President: Susan Tabor Boesch, Wood River Middle School, (208) 578-5030, stabor-boesch@blaineschools.org
President-Elect: Bette D. Ammon, Library Director, Coeur d' Alene Public Library, 702 E Front Ave, Coeur D Alene, ID 83814-4012, bammon@cdalibrary.org
Chapter Officers change in October.
ALA Chapter Councilor: Gina Persichini (2012), Idaho Commission for Libraries, (208) 334-2150, gina.persichini@libraries.idaho.gov
Executive Director
n/a
Address
Mailing Address, Idaho Library Association, P.O. Box 8533, Moscow, ID 83843
Federal Library Legislative and Advocacy Network (FLANN) Contact
Jillian Subach, Boise Public Library, jsubach@cityofboise.org
Ellie Dworak, Boise State University, Albertsons Library; 208-426-1623; ellie.dworak@gmail.com
Publication
Journal: IDAHO LIBRARIAN, Kim Leeder, Boise State University Albertsons Library, 208-426-1621, kimleeder@boisestate.edu, Published online twice a year in April and October. Deadlines 15th of month preceding publication. Circulation 500.
Illinois Library Association
Conferences
2009: Oct. 6-9, Peoria; 2010: Sept. 28-Oct. 1, Chicago; 2011: Oct. 18-21: Rosemont; 2012: Oct. 9-12, Peoria
Select Officers
President: Carole A. Medal, Gail Borden Public Library District, 270 N. Grove Ave., Elgin, IL 60120-5505; (847) 429-4699; fax: (847) 742-0485; cmedal@gailborden.info
President-Elect: Gail Bush, National-Louis University, Center for Teaching through Children’s Books, Finance Committee, 5202 Old Orchard Rd., Ste. 300, Skokie, IL 60077; (224) 233-2522; fax: (224) 233-2522; gail.bush@nl.edu
Chapter Officers change in July.
ALA Chapter Councilor: Donald L. Roalkvam (2012), Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Rd., Wheeling, IL 60090; (847) 402-7713; (800) 366-2958 x 27713; fax: (847) 326-9488; droalkva@att.net
Executive Director
Robert P. Doyle, Illinois Library Assn., 33 W. Grand Ave., Ste. 301, Chicago, IL 60654-6799, (312) 644-1896, FAX (312) 644-1899, doyle@ila.org
Federal Library Legislative and Advocacy Network (FLANN) Contact
Karen Danczak Lyons, Chicago Public Library, 400 South State Street, Chicago, IL 60605-1203; 312-747-4018; fax: 312-745-1590; kdlyons@chipublib.org
Publication
Journal, ILA REPORTER, Robert P. Doyle, (312) 644-1896, doyle@ila.org, 6 issues/year. Deadlines 20th of month two months prior to publication. Circulation 3000.
Indiana Library Federation
Conferences
2009: October 18-20, Fort Wayne, IN
Select Officers
President: Cheryl Truesdell, Indiana University-Purdue University, Fort Wayne, (260) 481-6506, truesdel@ipfw.edu
President-Elect: Nancy Dowell, Vigo County Public Library, Terre Haute, IN, 812-232-113, ndowell@vigo.lib.in.us
Chapter Officers change in January.
ALA Chapter Councilor: Teresa Rheinheimer (2011), Director, Middlebury Community Public Library, PO Box 192, Middlebury, IN 46540-0192; terry@mdy.lib.in.us
Executive Director
Susan Akers, Indiana Library Federation, 941 E. 86th Street, Suite 260, Indianapolis, IN 46240, (317) 257-2040, FAX (317) 257-1389, sakers@ilfonline.org
Federal Library Legislative and Advocacy Network (FLANN) Contact
Yvonne Oliger, Brown County Public Library, Nashville, IN, 812-988-2850, yoliger@browncounty.lib.in.us
Publication
Journals, FOCUS ON INDIANA LIBRARIES, Kelly Shockley, 317-257-2040, kshockley@ilfonline.org, Monthly with the October/November issue combined. Deadlines 2nd of month preceding month of publication. Circulation 3000.
INDIANA LIBRARIES, Kelly Shockley, Irregular, two times/year
Iowa Library Association
Conferences
2009: Oct. 21-23, Des Moines, 2010: Oct. 12-14, Coralville
Select Officers
President: Ellen E. Neuhaus, Rod Library, University of Northern Iowa, 1227 W. 27th Street, Cedar Falls, IA 50613-3675; (319) 273-3739; ellen.neuhaus@uni.edu
President-Elect: Dale H. Ross, Trustee, Ames Public Library, 515 Douglas Ave, Ames, IA 50010; dross24704@aol.com
Chapter Officers change in December.
ALA Chapter Councilor: Susan Henricks (2010), Director, Carnegie-Stout Public Library, 360 W 11th St, Dubuque, IA 52001-4625; shenricks@stout.dubuque.lib.ia.us
Executive Director
Laurie Hews, CAE, Iowa Library Association, 3636 Westown Pkwy, Suite 202, West Des Moines, IA 50266, (515) 273-5322, FAX (515) 309-4576, lhews@mcleodusa.net
Federal Library Legislative and Advocacy Network (FLANN) Contact
Michael J. Dargan, Waterloo Public Library, 415 Commercial Street, Waterloo, IA 50701, mikedargan@iowalibraryassocition.org
Publication
Journal, CATALYST, Laurie Hews , (515) 273-5322, lhews@mcleodusa.net , Issued Jan., Mar., May, July, Sept., Nov. Deadlines 15th day of month preceding month of publication. Circulation 1800.
Kansas Library Association
Conferences
2009: Apr. 1-3, Wichita (joint w/ MPLA), 2010: Apr. 7-9, Wichita, 2011: Apr. 6-8, Topeka
Select Officers
President: Laura Loveless, Kansas City, Kansas Public Library, 13002 Washington Ct, Kansas City, KS 66109-5319; llove@kckpl.lib.ks.us
President-Elect: Denise Smith, Stanton County PL, (620) 492-2302, dolliesmith@hotmail.com
Chapter Officers change in July.
ALA Chapter Councilor: Robert Banks (2011), Topeka & Shawnee County Library, (785) 580-4481, rbanks@tscpl.org
Executive Director
Rosanne Siemens, 1020 SW Washburn, Topeka, KS 66604, (785) 580-4518, FAX (785) 580-4595, kansaslibraryassociation@yahoo.com
Federal Library Legislative and Advocacy Network (FLANN) Contact
Robert Banks (2011), Topeka & Shawnee County Library, (785) 580-4481, rbanks@tscpl.org
Publication
Journal, KLA NEWSLETTER, Lissa Staley, Topeka Shawnee County Library, (785) 580-4400, estaley@tscpl.org , Issued Dec, Mar., June, Sept. Deadlines 1st of month of publication. Circulation 1000.
Kentucky Library Association
Conferences
2009: KLA/KSMA Joint Conference, Sept. 30-Oct. 3, Louisville; 2010: Sept. 15-Sept. 19, Louisville; 2011: Sept. 28-Oct. 1, Louisville.
Select Officers
President: Debra O'Bryan Oberhausen, Louisville Free Public Library, (502) 574-1793, debra.oberhausen@lfpl.org
President-Elect: Emmalee Hoover, Dixie Heights High School, 3010 Dixie Hwy, Edgewood, KY 41017, emmalee.hoover@kenton.kyschools.us
Chapter Officers change in October.
ALA Chapter Councilor: Carolyn Tassie (2010), Transylvania University, 300 N. Broadway, Lexington, KY 40508-1797, (859) 246-5003, ctassie@insightbb.com
Executive Director
n/a
Address
Executive Secretary: Tom Underwood, Kentucky Library Assn., 1501 Twilight Tr., Frankfort, KY 40601, (502) 223-5322, FAX (502) 223-4937, info@kylibasn.org
Federal Library Legislative and Advocacy Network (FLANN) Contact
Legislative Network Contact, Linda Kompanik, Logan County Public Library, (270) 726-6129, linda@loganlibrary.org
Publication
Journal: KENTUCKY LIBRARIES, Robin Harris, Louis D. Brandeis School of Law, University of Louisville, 502-852-6083, robin.harris@louisville.edu, Issued Feb., May, Aug., Nov. Deadlines 15th of month 2 months preceding month of publication.
IN-FO-CUS Editor, Carrie A. Herrmann, Boone County Public Library, 1786 Burlington Pike, Burlington, KY 41005; 859-292-3387, cherrman@bcpl.org
Louisiana Library Association
Conferences
2009: Mar. 12-14, Baton Rouge; 2010: March 10-12
Select Officers
President: Melanie Sims, Paul M. Hebert Law Center Law Library, 1801 S. Flannery Road, Baton Rouge, LA 70816; 225-578-8815; melanie.sims@law.lsu.edu
President-Elect: Randy DeSoto, Saint John the Baptist Parish Library, 2920 New Highway 51, LaPlace, LA 70068; 985-651-6733; RADesoto@stjohn.lib.la.us
Chapter Officers change in July.
ALA Chapter Councilor: Stephanie Braunstein, Louisiana State University, 5654 Vicksburg Dr., Baton Rouge, LA 70817; 225-578-7021; sbraunst@lsu.edu
Executive Director
Bland O'Connor, Louisiana Library Association, 8550 United Plaza Boulevard, Suite 1001, Baton Rouge, LA 70809; 225-922-4642; fax: 225-408-4422; toll free: 877-550-7890; office@llaonline.org
Federal Library Legislative and Advocacy Network (FLANN) Contact
Elizabeth Dumas, 204 Dupont Ct., West Monroe, LA 71291; 318-396-9693; dumas@opsb.net
Publication
Journal, LOUISIANA LIBRARIES, Vivian Solar, Ascension Parish Library, vsolar@state.lib.la.us , Issued end of Feb., May, Aug., and Nov. Deadlines 15th of month two months preceding month of publication. Circulation 1500.
State chapters Maine to North Dakota
| ME | MD | MA | MI | MN | MS | MO | MT | NE | NV | NH | NJ | NM | NY | NC | ND |
Maine Library Association
Conferences
2009: TBA
Select Officers
President: Sonja Plummer-Morgan, Mark & Emily Turner Memorial Library, (207) 764-2571, sonjaplummer@presqueisle.lib.me.us
Vice President: Andi Jackson-Darling, Falmouth Memorial Library, 207-781-2351, ajdarling@falmouth.lib.me.us
Chapter Officers change in July.
ALA Chapter Councilor: James Campbell (2010), Modular Media, Bucksport, ME, (207) 548-2200,
Business Manager
Edna M. Comstock, Maine Library Association, 331 State Street, Augusta, ME 04330, Email: mla1@gwi.net, Ph: 207-441-1410
Federal Library Legislative and Advocacy Network (FLANN) Contact
Mamie Anthoine Bey, Director of the South Berwick Public Library, 37 Portland Street, South Berwick, ME 03908: Phone and Fax: 207-384-3308; sbpl@south-berwick.lib.me.us
Publication
Journals: MLA-to-Z - MLA's electronic newsletter, Questions, submissions and inquiries can be sent to Andi Jackson-Darling, Falmouth Memorial Library, 207-781-2351, ajdarling@falmouth.lib.me.us
Maryland Library Association
Conferences
2009: TBA
Select Officers
President: Darrell Batson, Frederick County PL, (301) 600-1613, dbatson@fredco-md.net; after July 1: James Fish, Baltimore County Public Library, 320 York Road, Towson, MD 21204; jfish@bcpl.net
President-Elect: James Fish, Baltimore County Public Library, 320 York Road, Towson, MD 21204; jfish@bcpl.net; after July 1: Glennor Shirley, Maryland State Dept of Education, gshirley@msde.sate.md.us, (410) 947-5090
Chapter Officers change in July.
ALA Chapter Councilor: Kay Bowman (2011), kay.bowman@montgomerycountymd.gov
Executive Director
Margaret Carty, Maryland Library Association, 1401 Hollins St., Baltimore, MD 21223, (410) 947-5090, FAX (410) 947-5089, mla@mdlib.org
Federal Library Legislative and Advocacy Network (FLANN) Contact
Natalie Edington, nedington@aacpl.net, 410-222-6261.
Publication
Journal: THE CRAB, Dana Newman, Anne Arundel County Public Library, Province Branch, (410) 222-6280, crabedit@mdlib.org, Issued January, April, July and October. Deadlines 5th of the month preceding publication. Circulation 1300.
Massachusetts Library Association
Conferences
2009: May 5-8, Springfield
Select Officers
President: Susan McAlister, Minuteman Library Network, 10 Strathmore Rd, Natick, MA; smcalister@minlib.net
Vice President: Jacqueline Rafferty, Director, Paul Pratt Memorial Library, 35 Ripley Rd, Cohasset, MA 02025-1745; jrafferty@ocln.org
Chapter Officers change in July.
ALA Chapter Councilor: Jacqueline Rafferty (2011), Director, Paul Pratt Memorial Library, 35 Ripley Rd, Cohasset, MA 02025-1745; jrafferty@ocln.org
Executive Manager
Elizabeth Hacala, Massachusetts Library Association, P.O. Box 535, Bedford, MA 01730, 781-275-7729; Fax: 781-998-0393, mlaoffice@masslib.org
Federal Library Legislative and Advocacy Network (FLANN) Contact
Molly Fogarty, LFogarty@SpringfieldLibrary.org
Krista McLeod, Nevins Memorial Library, (978) 686-4080 ext. 10, kmcleod111@yahoo.com
Publication
Journal: Bay State Librarian, Elizabeth Hacala, PO Box 535, Bedford, MA 01730, (781) 275-7729, Issued quarterly—Dec./Jan., Apr./May, July/Aug., combined. Deadlines 1st of month preceding month of publication. Circulation 850.
Michigan Library Association
Conferences
2009: Nov. 4-7, Lansing
Select Officers
President: Larry P. Neal, Director, Clinton-Macomb Public Library, 40900 Romeo Plank Road, Clinton Township, MI 48038-2955; 586-226-5011, lneal@cmpl.org
President-Elect: Christine Berro, Director Portage District Library, 300 Library Lane, Portage, MI 49002; 269-329-4542; cberro@portagelibrary.info
Chapter Officers change in July.
ALA Chapter Councilor: Mary Rzepczynski (2012), Assistant Library Director, Delta Township District Library, 5130 Davenport Dr., Lansing MI 48917, 517-819-7295, mrzepczynski@dtdl.org
Executive Director
Gretchen Couraud, CAE, 1407 Rensen St., Suite 2, Lansing, MI 48910, (517) 394-2774 ext. 224, FAX (517) 394-2675, couraudg@mlcnet.org
Federal Library Legislative and Advocacy Network (FLANN) Contact
Mary Rzepczynski, Assistant Library Director, Delta Township District Library, 5130 Davenport Dr., Lansing MI 48917, 517-819-7295, mrzepczynski@dtdl.org
Publication
Journal: MICHIGAN LIBRARIES, Editor TBA, mla@mlc.lib.mi.us, Issued bi-monthly. Deadlines 10th of month preceding month of publications. Circulation 2350.
Minnesota Library Association
Conferences
2009: Oct. 14-16, St. Cloud, MN; 2010: October 5-8, Rochester; 2011: October 19-21, Duluth
Select Officers
President: Ken Behringer, Dakoka County Library, (651) 450-2930, ken.behringer@co.dakota.mn.us
President-Elect: Kathleen James, MELSA, 651-645-5731 x108; kathleen@melsa.org
Chapter Officers change in January.
ALA Chapter Councilor: Melissa Brechon (2010), Director, Carver County Library System, 4 City Hall Plaza, Chaska, MN 55318-1963, 952-227-7601, Fax: 952-448-9392, mbrechon@co.carver.mn.us
Executive Director
Melissa Palank, Minnesota Library Association, 1821 University Avenue West, Suite S256, St. Paul, MN 55104, 651-999-5343, office@mnlibraryassociation.org
Federal Library Legislative and Advocacy Network (FLANN) Contact
Mark Ranum, Plum Creek Regional Library, 507-376-5803; mranum@plumcreeklibrary.net
Publication
Electronic Journal: MLA Connection, Minnesota Library Association, (651) 641-0982, FAX (651) 649-3169, mlaoffice@mnlibraryassociation.org , Issued irregularly.
Mississippi Library Association
Conferences
2009: Oct. 20-23, Hattiesburg
Select Officers
President: Jan Willis; jwillis@li.lib.ms.us
President-Elect: Ann Branton; ann.branton@usm.edu
Chapter Officers change in January.
ALA Chapter Councilor: Sherry Laughlin (2010), slaughlin@wmcarey.edu
Executive Director
n/a
Address
Executive Secretary: Mary Julia Anderson, Mississippi Library Association, P.O. Box 13687, Jackson, MS 39236, (601) 981-4586, FAX (601) 981-4501, mla@meta3.net
Federal Library Legislative and Advocacy Network (FLANN) Contact
Glenda Segars, Itawamba Community College, 2176 S. Eason Blvd., Tupelo, MS 38804, (662) 620-5090, FAX (662) 620-5095, grsegars@icc.ms.us
Deborah S. Mitchell, Warren County-Vicksburg Public Library, 700 Veto Street, Vicksburg, MS 39180-3595, (601) 636-6411, FAX (601) 634-4809, deb@warren.lib.ms.us
Publication
Journal: MISSISSIPPI LIBRARIES, Tisha Zelner, University of Southern Mississippi, Cook Library, Box 5053, Hattiesburg, MS 39406-5053, (601) 266-4350, FAX (601) 266-6033, tisha.zelner@comcast.net, Issued spring, summer, fall, and winter. Deadlines Feb. 5, May 5, Aug. 5, and Nov. 5.
Missouri Library Association
Conferences
2009: Oct. 7-9, Columbia; 2010: Oct. 6-8, Lake of the Ozarks.
Select Officers
President: Kimberlee N. Ried, National Archives and Records Administration, kimberlee.ried@nara.gov
President-Elect: Sharon McCaslin, Fontbonne University, 275 Union Boulevard, Apt. 1409, St. Louis, MO 63108; smccaslin@fontbonne.edu
Chapter Officers change in January.
ALA Chapter Councilor: Pam Klipsch (2010), Jefferson County Library, (636) 677-8689, pklipsch@jeffcolib.org
Executive Director
Margaret Booker, Missouri Library Association, 3212-A LeMone Industrial Blvd., Columbia, MO 65201, (573) 449-4627, FAX (573) 449-4655, mla001@more.net
Federal Library Legislative and Advocacy Network (FLANN) Contact
Margaret Booker, Missouri Library Association, 3212-A LeMone Industrial Blvd., Columbia, MO 65201, (573) 449-4627, FAX (573) 449-4655, mla001@more.net
Margaret M. Conroy, Missouri State Librarian, Missouri State Library, 600 W Main St/POB 387, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0387; margaret.conroy@sos.mo.gov
Publication
Journal: MO INFO, Margaret Booker, Missouri Library Association, mla001@more.net , Issued January, March, May, July, September, and November. Deadlines 15th of month preceding month of publication.
Montana Library Association
Conferences
2009: April 22-25, Kalispell, MT; 2010: April 7-10, Bozeman, MT
Select Officers
President: Eva English, Library Director, Fort Belknap College, PO Box 159, Harlem, MT 59526-0159; evaenglish@yahoo.com
President-Elect: Samantha Pierson, Lincoln County Public Library, 220 West 6th Street, Libby, MT 59427; spierson@lincolncountylibraries.com
Chapter Officers change in July.
ALA Chapter Councilor: Karen Gonzales (2010), Missoula Public Library, (406) 721-2665, rose@missoula.lib.mt.us
Executive Director
Debi Kramer, Montana Library Association, PO Box 1352, Three Forks, MT 59752, (406) 670-8446, cdmkramer@hotmail.com
Federal Library Legislative and Advocacy Network (FLANN) Contact
Judy Hart, Lewis and Clark Library, 120 S. Last Chance Gulch, Helena, MT 59601, 406-447-1690 x.117; Fax: 406-447-1687; jhart@mtlib.orgPublication
Journal, MONTANA LIBRARY FOCUS, John Finn, Hearst Free Library, (406) 463-6932, jfinn@mtlib.org, Issued Feb., Apr., June, Aug., Oct., and Dec. Deadlines 25th of month preceding month of publication.
Nebraska Library Association
Conferences
2009: Oct. 28-30, LaVista
Select Officers
President: Pamela P. Bohmfalk, Hastings Public Library, 402) 461-2346, pbohmfal@hastings.lib.ne.us
President-Elect: Scott Childers, 402-472-2485, schilder1@unl.edu
Chapter Officers change in November.
ALA Chapter Councilor: Pam Soreide (2011), director@holdregelibrary.org
Executive Director
Michael Straatmann PO Box 21756 Lincoln NE 68542-1756 402-216-0727 NLAexecutivedirector@gmail.com
Federal Library Legislative and Advocacy Network (FLANN) Contact
Rod Wagner, Nebraska Library Commission, (402) 471-4001
Publication
Journal: NLAQ, John Bernardi, (402) 444-4849, Jbernardi@omahapubliclibrary.org , Issued Mar., June, Sept., and Dec. Deadlines 1st of month 2 months preceding month of publication.
Nevada Library Association
Conferences
2009: October 7-10, Elko, NV
Select Officers
President: Jeanette Hammons, Director, Elko County Library, jmhammon@clan.lib.nv.us
President-Elect: Joan Vaughan, Paseo Verde Library, jevaughan@hdpl.org
Chapter Officers change in January.
ALA Chapter Councilor: Art Cabrales (2010), Las Vegas-Clark County Library District, cabralesa@lvccld.org
Executive Director
n/a
Address
Executive Secretary: Robbie DeBuff , rjdebuff@hotmail.com
Federal Library Legislative and Advocacy Network (FLANN) Contact
Sara Jones, Director, Carson City Library, sfjones@clan.lib.nv.us
Publication
Journal: Nevada Libraries, Dee Papaeliou, Las Vegas-Clark County Library District, papaelioud@lvccld.org
nlanews@yahoo.com, Issued Mar., June, Sept., and Dec. Deadlines 1st of month two months preceding month of publication.
New Hampshire Library Association
Conferences
2009: May 19-20, Bartlett
Select Officers
President: Steven Butzel, skbutzel@lib.cityofportsmouth.com
President-Elect: Judy Haskell, judyhaskell@comcast.net
Chapter Officers change in November.
ALA Chapter Councilor: Kerry Cronin (2009), Rye Public Library, (603) 964-8401, kcronin@ryepubliclibrary.org
Executive Director
n/a
Address
Secretary: Jennifer Bone, Keene Public Library, (603) 352-0157, jbone@ci.keene.nh.us
Federal Library Legislative and Advocacy Network (FLANN) Contact
Randy Brough, Laconia Public Library, (603) 524-4775, rbrough@worldpath.net
Publication
Journal: NHLA News, David Sturges, New Hampshire State Library, (603) 271-3302, dsturges@library.state.nh.us, Issued Jan., Mar., May, July, Sept., and Nov.
New Jersey Library Association
Conferences
2009: April 27-29, Long Branch; 2010: April 26-28, Long Branch
Select Officers
President: Susan L. Briant, Haddonfield Public Library, 856-429-1304, sbriant@haddonfieldlibrary.org
President-Elect: Mary Romance, West Orange Public Library, mromance@westorangelibrary.org
Chapter Officers change in July.
ALA Chapter Councilor: Cindy Czesak (2010), Paterson Public Library, (973) 321-1215, czesak@patersonpl.org
Executive Director
Patricia A. Tumulty, New Jersey Library Association, P.O. Box 1534, Trenton, NJ 08607, (609) 394-8032, FAX (609) 394-8164, ptumulty@njla.org
Federal Library Legislative and Advocacy Network (FLANN) Contact
Patricia Tumulty, New Jersey Library Association, P.O. Box 1534, Trenton, NJ 08607, (609) 394-8032, FAX (609) 394-8164, ptumulty@njla.org
Publication
Journals: NJLA Newsletter, Jane Crocker, Gloucester County College Library, 856-415-2250, newsletter_editor@njla.org, Issued Mar., June, Sept., and Dec. Deadlines: July 23, October 23, January 23, April 23
New Mexico Library Association
Conferences
2009: April 22-24, Albuquerque; 2010: April 7-9, Ruidoso, NM
Select Officers
President: Dan Kammer, New Mexico State University at Alamagordo, (575) 439-3806, dkammer@nmsu.edu
President-Elect: Barbara Lovato-Gassman, Central New Mexico University, 505-224-3289, bgassman@cnm.edu
Chapter Officers change in April.
ALA Chapter Councilor: Betty Long (2010), Roswell Public Library, (505) 622-3400, longjeanb@yahoo.com
Executive Director
n/a
Address
Administrative Assistant: Lorie Christian, c/o NMLA, P.O. Box 26074, Albuquerque, NM 87125, (505) 400-7309, FAX (505) 891-5171, admin@nmla.org
Federal Library Legislative and Advocacy Network (FLANN) Contact
Sarah Henderson, 3514 6th St. NW, Albuquerque, NM 87107-2419, (505) 848-8591, henderson@aps.edu
Publication
Journal: NMLA NEWSLETTER, Lorie Christian, c/o NMLA, (505) 400-7309, admin@nmla.org, Issued Jan., Mar., May, July, Sept., Nov. Deadlines six weeks prior to publication.
New York Library Association
Conferences
2009: October 14-17, Niagra Falls
Select Officers
President: Joshua Cohen, Mid-Hudson Library System, (845) 471-6060 X17, jcohen@midhudson.org
President-Elect: Kathy Miller, 585-223-7570; kmiller@rrlc.org
Chapter Officers change in November.
ALA Chapter Councilor: Anne Hofmann (2010), New York Public Library, Donnell Library Center, (212) 621-0613, annehofmann57@yahoo.com
Executive Director
Michael Borges, New York Library Association, 6021 State Farm Road, Guilderland, NY 12084, (518) 432-6952 ext. 101, FAX (518) 427-1697, director@nyla.org
Federal Library Legislative and Advocacy Network (FLANN) Contact
Robert Bellinger, New York Public Library, (718) 720-5766, rbellinger@nypl.org
Publication
Journal: NYLA Bulletin, Michael Borges, New York Library Association, (518) 432-6952 or 800-252-NYLA, ext. 101, editor@nyla.org , Issued Feb., April, Aug., Oct., Dec. Deadlines 1st of month preceding month of publication.
North Carolina Library Association
Conferences
2009: Oct. 6-9, Greenville, NC
Select Officers
President: Phillip Barton, Library Design Consultant, pbarton2@carolina.rr.com
President-Elect: Sherwin Rice, Bladen Community College, 910-879-5641, srice@bladen.cc.nc.us
Chapter Officers, Two-year term; change in October.
ALA Chapter Councilor: Rodney E. Lippard (2010), W.n. Hackney Library, (252) 399-6501, relippard@barton.edu
Executive Director
n/a
Address
Administrative Assistant: Kim Parrott, North Carolina Library Association, 1811 Capital Blvd., Raleigh, NC 27604, (919) 839-6252, FAX: (919) 839-6253, nclaonline@ibiblio.org
Federal Library Legislative and Advocacy Network (FLANN) Contact
Peggy E. Hoon, North Carolina State University Libraries, (919) 513-2045, peggy_hoon@ncsu.edu
Publication
Journal: NORTH CAROLINA LIBRARIES, Plummer A. Jones, Jr., East Carolina University, (252) 328-6803, FAX (252) 328-4368, jonesp@mail.ecu.edu, Issued Mar., June, Sept., and Dec. Deadlines 10th of month preceding month of publication.
North Dakota Library Association
Conferences
2009: September 23-26, Dickinson
Select Officers
President: Phyllis Bratton, Director, Raugust Library, Jamestown College, (701) 252-3467, ext. 2433, pbratton@jc.edu
President-Elect: Laurie McHenry, Chester Fritz Library, University of North Dakota, (701) 777-2919, laurie.mchenry@thor.law.und.nodak.edu
Chapter Officers change in September.
ALA Chapter Councilor: Shelby Harken (2010), University of North Dakota, (701) 777-4634, shelbyharken@mail.und.nodak.edu
Executive Director
n/a
Address
Executive Secretary, Cathy A. Langemo, WritePlus Inc., 205 E. Arbor Avenue, Apt. 108G, Bismarck, ND 58504-5717, (701) 527-7948, FAX (701) 258-4435, cathyl@bis.midco.net
Federal Library Legislative and Advocacy Network (FLANN) Contact
Kelly M. Steckler, Morton Mandan Public Library, 609 West Main Street, Mandan, ND 58554-3149, (701) 667-5365, FAX (701) 667-5368, k.steckler@mail.infolynx.org
Publication
Journal: The Good Stuff, Marlene Anderson, Bismarck State College Library, (701) 224-5587, FAX (701) 224-5551, Marlene.Anderson@bsc.nodak.edu, Issued Mar., June, Aug., and Dec. Deadlines posted on NDLA website: http://www.ndla.info/.
State chapters Ohio to Texas
| OH | OK | OR | PA | RI | SC | SD | TN | TX |
Ohio Library Council
Conferences
2009: Oct. 21-23, Cleveland (cancelled)
Select Officers
President: Scott L. Shafer; shafers@limalibrary.com
Vice President: Beverly Cain, Director, Portsmouth Public Library, 740-353-5990; bcain@yourppl.org
Chapter Officers change in January.
ALA Chapter Councilor: Pamela J. Hickson-Stevenson (2012), Akron-Summit County Public Library, (330) 643-9000, phs@akronlibrary.org
Executive Director
Doug Evans, Ohio Library Council, 1105 Schrock Road, Suite 440, Columbus, OH 43229, (614) 410-8092, FAX (614) 410-8098, olc@olc.org
Federal Library Legislative and Advocacy Network (FLANN) Contact
Lynda Murray, Ohio Library Council, (614) 410-8092, lmurray@olc.org
Publication
Journal: None
Oklahoma Library Association
Conferences
2009: April 20-22, Midwest City; 2010: April 19-21, Oklahoma City (with MPLA)
Select Officers
President: Charles Brooks, McFarlin Library, The University of Tulsa, charles-brooks@utulsa.edu
President-Elect: Leslie Langley, Wister Public Library, 918-655-7654, langley@oklibrary.net
Chapter Officers change in July.
ALA Chapter Councilor: Anne Prestamo (2009), Oklahoma State University, (405) 744-9755, anne.prestamo@okstate.edu; Pat Weaver-Meyers, Samuel Roberts Noble Foundation, 580-224-6261, plweavermeyers@noble.org
Executive Director
Kay Boies, Oklahoma Library Association, 300 Hardy Dr., Edmond, OK 73013, (405) 525-5100, FAX (405) 525-5103, kboies@sbcglobal.net
Federal Library Legislative and Advocacy Network (FLANN) Contact
Susan Mcvey, Oklahoma Department of Libraries, (405) 521-2502, smcvey@oltn.odl.state.ok.us
Publication
Journal: OKLAHOMA LIBRARIAN, Barbara Miller, Oklahoma State University, 405-744-6546, editor@oklibs.org or barbara.miller@okstate.edu, Issued Feb., Apr., June, Aug., Oct., and Dec. Deadlines 2nd week of month preceding month of publication.
Oregon Library Association
Conferences
2009: April 1-3, Salem
Select Officers
President: Mary Ginnane, Eugene Public Library, (503) 725-3688, mary.j.ginnane@ci.eugene.or.us
President-Elect: Connie Anderson-Cohoon, Southern Oregon University, 541-552-6820; anderson@sou.edu
Chapter Officers change in September.
ALA Chapter Councilor: Suzanne L. Sager (2010), Portland State University, (503) 725-8169, sagers@pdx.edu
Executive Director
n/a
Address
Mailing Address, Oregon Library Association, P.O. Box 2042, Salem, OR 97308-2042, (503) 370-7019
Federal Library Legislative and Advocacy Network (FLANN) Contact
Diedre Conkling, Lincoln County Library District, (541) 265-3066, diedre@beachbooks.org
Publication
Journals: OLA HOTLINE, April Witteveen, Deschutes Public Library System, 541-617-7079; aprilw@dpls.lib.or.us or ola@olaweb.org, Issued semi-monthly on the 1st and 15th. Circulation 970.
OLA QUARTERLY, Diane Sotak, University of Portland, (541) 346-1817, sotak@up.edu, Issued in spring, summer, fall, and winter.
Pennsylvania Library Association
Conferences
2009: Oct. 18-21, Harrisburg
Select Officers
President: Joe Fennewald, Penn State Worthington Scranton Library, (570) 963-2632, jaf23@psu.edu
President-Elect: Margie Stern, Delaware County Library System, 610-891-8622, mstern@delco.lib.pa.us
Chapter Officers change in January.
ALA Chapter Councilor, Olga Conneen (2010), Northampton Community College, (610) 861-5358, OConneen@northampton.edu
Executive Director
Executive Director: Glenn Miller, Pennsylvania Library Association, 220 Cumberland Parkway, Suite 10, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055, (717) 766-7663, FAX (717) 766-5440, glenn@palibraries.org
Federal Library Legislative and Advocacy Network (FLANN) Contact
Debbie Malone, DeSales University, 610-282-1100 x1253, dm03@desales.edu
Publication
Journal: PaLA BULLETIN, Ellen Wharton, PA Library Association, (717) 766-7663, ellen@palibraries.org , Issued six times a year. Circulation: 1800.
Rhode Island Library Association
Conferences
2009: May 28-29, Smithfield, RI
Select Officers
Laura Marlane, Central Falls Library, (401) 727-7440, president@rilibraryassoc.org
President-Elect: Eileen Dyer, Cranston Public Library, 401-943-9080, x117, vicepresident@rilibraryassoc.org
Chapter Officers, Two-year term; Officers change in June.
ALA Chapter Councilor: David Macksam (2010), Cranston Public Library, (401) 943-9080 ext 103, Dmacksam@cranstonlibrary.org
Executive Director
n/a
Address
Rhode Island Library Association, P.O. Box 6765, Providence, RI 02940
Federal Library Legislative and Advocacy Network (FLANN) Contact
Frances Farrell-Bergeron, West Warick Public Library, (401) 828-3750, franfbn@seq.clan.lib.ri.us
Dale Thompson, Providence Public Library, (401) 455-8100, daletn@lori.state.ri.us,
Publication
Journal: RILA BULLETIN, Edward Surato, George Hall Free Library, (401) 245-7686, edwardso@lori.state.ri.us, Issued Aug., Nov., Feb., and May. Deadlines 1st of month preceding month of publication for features; 5th of month preceding month of publication for news.
South Carolina Library Association
Conferences
2009: October28-30, Columbia, SC
Select Officers
President: Libby Young, Furman University, (864) 294-2260, libby.young@furman.edu
President-Elect: Rayburne Turner, Otranto Road Regional Branch, Charleston County Public Library, 843-572-4094; turner@ccpl.org
Chapter Officers change in January.
ALA Chapter Councilor: Thomas Gilson (2009), College of Charleston, Robert Scott Small Library, (843) 953-8014, gilsont@cofc.edu
Executive Director
n/a
Address
Executive Secretary: Gabrielle Barnes, P.O. Box 1763, Columbia, SC 29202, (803) 252-1087, scla@capconsc.com
Federal Library Legislative and Advocacy Network (FLANN) Contact
Thomas Gilson (2009), College of Charleston, Robert Scott Small Library, (843) 953-8014, gilsont@cofc.edu
Publication
Journal: NEWS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA Library Association, Cecilia Hem Lee, Editor. Contact: ceciliahemlee@yahoo.com, Quarterly electronic publication. Deadlines 15th of month preceding publication. http://www.scla.org/documents/newsletters
South Dakota Library Association
Conferences
2009: October 7-9, Aberdeen SD; 2010: September 22-24, Sioux Falls, SD
Select Officers
President: Nancy Sabbe, Madison Public Library, (605) 256-7525, nsabbe@sdln.net
President-Elect, Kay Christensen, Mikkelsen Library, Augustana; kay.christensen@augie.edu
Chapter Officers change in October.
ALA Chapter Councilor: Lea Briggs (2009), Presentation College, (605) 229-8468, lea.briggs@presentation.edu
Executive Director
n/a
Address
Executive Secretary, Laura G. Olson, 28363 742nd Ave., Worthing, SD 57077, 605-372-0235, sdla@svwireless.com
Federal Library Legislative and Advocacy Network (FLANN) Contact
Daniel Siebersma, SD State Library, (605) 773-3131, dan.siebersma@state.sd.us
Publication
Journal, BOOK MARKS, Lisa Brunick, Mikkelsen Library, Augustana College, (605) 274-4921, lisa.brunick@augie.edu Issued Mar., May, July, Sept., Nov., and Jan. Deadlines 1st of month preceding month of publication.
Tennessee Library Association
Conferences
Conferences: 2009: Apr. 8-10, Nashville; 2010: Mar. 17-19, Memphis; 2011: March 22-25, Murfreesboro, TN
Select Officers
President: Kevin Reynolds, kreynold@sewanee.edu
President-Elect: Susan Earl, susan.earl@nashville.gov
Chapter Officers change in July.
ALA Chapter Councilor: Kevin Reynolds (2012), kreynold@sewanee.edu
Executive Director
Annelle Huggins, Tennessee Library Association, P.O. Box 241074, Memphis, TN 58124-1074, (901) 485-6952, arhuggins1@comcast.net
Federal Library Legislative and Advocacy Network (FLANN) Contact
Vivian Wynn, 1891 Baker's Grove Rd., Hermitage, TN 37076, vwynn91@bellsouth.net,
Publication
Journals, TENNESSEE LIBRARIES, Leslie Adebonojo, P. O. Box 241074, Memphis, TN 38124-1074; 901-485-6952, adenbonol@etsu.edu, published quarterly.
TLA Newsletter, Amy Arnold, arnolda@etsu.edu, TLANewsletter@yahoo.com, Published quarterly.
Texas Library Association
Conferences
2009: Mar. 28-Apr. 4, Houston, 2010: Apr. 14-17, San Antonio, 2011: Apr. 12-15, Austin, 2012: Apr. 24-27, Houston, 2013: Apr. 8-12, San Antonio, 2014: Apr. 8-11, Dallas, 2015: Apr. 10-17, Austin
Select Officers
President: Patrick Heath; 830-249-3215; patrickheath@windstream.net
President-Elect: Maribel Garza-Castro, 713-850-0222; mgarzacastro@sjs.org
Chapter Officers change in April.
ALA Chapter Councilor: Carlyn J. Gray (2010); 512-428-2975; carlyn_gray@roundrockisd.org
Executive Director
Executive Director, Patricia H. Smith, Texas Library Association, 3355 Bee Cave Rd. #401, Austin, TX 78746-6763, (800) 580-2852 or (512) 328-1518, FAX (512) 328-8852, pats@txla.org
Federal Library Legislative and Advocacy Network (FLANN) Contact
Gloria Meraz, Texas Library Association, gloriam@txla.org
Patricia Smith, Texas Library Association, (512) 328-1518, pats@txla.org
Publication
Journals, TEXAS LIBRARY JOURNAL, Gloria Meraz, Texas Library Association, (512) 328-1518 x25, gloriam@txla.org, Issued spring, summer, fall, and winter. Deadlines Feb. 1, May 1, Aug. 1, and Nov. 1.
TLA/CAST, Gloria Meraz, Issued Jan., Feb., Mar., Apr./May, June, July/Aug., Sept., Oct., and Nov./Dec. Deadlines 25th of month preceding month of publication. Circulation 7000.
State chapters Utah to Wyoming
| UT | VT | VA | WA | WV | WI | WY |
Utah Library Association
Conferences
2009: April 22-April 24, Sandy, UT; 2010: May 12-14, St. George, UT
Select Officers
President: Ruby Cheesman, Bingham Creek Library, (801) 944-7688, rcheesman@slcolibrary.org
President-Elect: Andy Spackman, Brigham Young University, (801) 422-3924, andy_spackman@byu.edu
Chapter Officers change in May.
ALA Chapter Councilor: Debbie Short (2012), Utah Valley State College, shortde@uvu.edu
Executive Director
n/a
Address
Utah Library Association, P.O. Box 708155, Salt Lake City, UT 84106, admin@ula.org
Federal Library Legislative and Advocacy Network (FLANN) Contact
Stephen A. Matthews, Ph.D., Library Consultant, Utah State Library, 250 N 1950 W, Suite A, Salt Lake City, UT 84116-7901, 801-715-6722, smatthews@utah.gov
Publication
Journal: UTAH LIBRARIES/NEWS, Leslie Baker, Reference Librarian, Utah Valley State College, (801) 222-8821, bakerle@uvsc.edu, Issued Jan., Mar., May, July, Sept., and Nov. Deadlines ULA Board Meeting. Circulation 700.
Vermont Library Association
Conferences
2009: May 12-13, Burlington; 2010: No conference is planned
Select Officers
President: John Payne, (802) 654-2401, jpayne@smcvt.edu
President-Elect: Marti Fiske, 802-878-4918, marti@williston.lib.vt.us
Chapter Officers change in May.
ALA Chapter Councilor: Nancy Wilson (2012), Lawrence Memorial Library, (802) 453-2366, readmorenow@gmail.com
Executive Director
n/a
Address
Vermont Library Association, Box 803, Burlington, VT 05402-0803
Federal Library Legislative and Advocacy Network (FLANN) Contact
Government Relations: Lisa Von Kann, St. Johnsbury Atheneum, 1171 Main Street, St. Johnsbury, VT 05602, (802) 748-8291, lvkann@stjathenaeum.org
Martin Hahn, Kellogg Hubbard Library, 135 Main Street, Montpelier, VT 05602, (802) 223-3338, mhahn@kellogghubbard.org ,
Publication
VLA BLOG (editor Jessamyn West)
Virginia Library Association
Conferences
2009: Oct. 29-30, Williamsburg, VA
Select Officers
President: Robin Benke, UVA-Wise, (276) 328-0151, rbenke@virginia.edu
President-Elect: John Moorman, Williamsburg Regional Library, 757-259-7777; jmoorman@wrl.org
Chapter Officers change in October.
ALA Chapter Councilor: Jessica Schwab (2011), Central Community Library (Prince William County Public Library System), 8601 Mathis Avenue, Manassas, VA 20110-5229; 703-361-8211; jschwab@pwcgov.org
Executive Director
Linda Hahne, Virginia Library Association, P.O. Box 8277, Norfolk, VA 23503-0277, (757) 583-0041, FAX (757) 583-5041, lhahne@coastalnet.com
Federal Library Legislative and Advocacy Network (FLANN) Contact
Elizabeth Speigel, Newport News Public Library, 757-926-1350; espeigel@nngov.com
Publication
Journals, VLA NEWSLETTER, Carol Wittig, University of Richmond, 804-289-8459; cwittig@richmond.edu, Issued monthly, except Jan. and July. Deadlines 15th of month preceding month of publication.
VIRGINIA LIBRARIES, Cy Dillon, Ferrum College, (540) 365-4428, cdillon@ferrum.edu, Issued Mar., June, Sept., and Dec. Deadlines Dec. 15, Mar. 15, June 15, and Sept. 1.
Washington Library Association
Conferences
2009: Apr. 15-18, Spokane; 2010: August 11-13, Victoria, BC
Select Officers
President: Tim Mallory, Timberland Regional Library, (360) 704-4502, tmallory@trlib.org
President-Elect: Brian Soneda, Mount Vernon Public Library, 360-336-6209, brians@ci.mount-vernon.wa.us
Chapter Officers, Two-year term; change in April.
ALA Chapter Councilor: Cher Ravagni, Seattle Public Library, 206-386-4623, cher.ravagni@spl.org
Executive Director
Dana Murphy-Love, Washington Library Association, 23607 Highway 99 STE 2-C, Edmonds, WA 9826, (425) 967-0739, FAX (425) 771-9588, dana@wla.org
Federal Library Legislative and Advocacy Network (FLANN) Contact
Kristie Kirkpatrick, kirkpatr@colfax.com
Rand Simmons, rsimmons@secstate.wa.gov
Tim Mallory, Timberland Regional Library, (360) 704-4502, tmallory@trlib.org
Publication
Journals: ALKI: The Washington Library Association Journal, Margaret Thomas, Everett Public Library, 360-956-2160, AlkiEditor@wla.org, Issued Mar., July, and Dec. Circulation 1400.
Julie Miller, editor, Eastern Washington University Libraries, 509-359-2264.
West Virginia Library Association
Conferences
2009: September 30-October 2, Snowshoe Mountain Ski Resort, Snowshoe Mountain, WV
Select Officers
President: Brian Raitz, Parkersburg & Wood County Public Library, (304) 420-4587 ext. 11, raitzb@park.lib.wv.us
President-Elect: Judy K. Rule, Cabell County Public Library, 304-528-5700; jrule@cabell.lib.wv.us
Chapter Officers change in December.
ALA Chapter Councilor: Linda Blake (2009), West Virginia University, (304) 293-0328, linda.blake@mail.wvu.edu
Executive Director
n/a
Address
West Virginia Library Association, P.O. Box 5221, Charleston, WV 25361, postmaster@wvla.org
Federal Library Legislative and Advocacy Network (FLANN) Contact
Betty Gunnoe, Martinsburg Berkeley County Public Library, (304) 267-8933, gunnoeb@martin.lib.wv.us
Publication
Journal: WEST VIRGINIA LIBRARIES, Pamela Coyle, Martinsburg-Berkeley Co. Public Library, (304) 267-8933, Issued Feb., Apr., June, Aug., Oct. and Nov. Deadlines 15th of month preceding month of publication. Circulation 850.
Wisconsin Library Association
Conferences
2009: Oct. 20-23, Appleton, WI; 2010: November 2-5, Wisconsin Dells; 2011: November 1-4; 2012: October 23-26, La Crosse
Select Officers
President: Walter Burkhalter, Mid-Wisconsin Federated Library System, (920) 485-0833, wburkh@mwfls.org
President-Elect: Alberto Herrera, Jr, Marquette University, 414-228-2140; alberto.herrera@marquette.edu
Chapter Officers change in January.
ALA Chapter Councilor: Julie Schneider (2011), Assistant Director for Scholarly Communications, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Ebling Library, 750 Highland Avenue, Madison, WI 53705-2221; jschneider@library.wisc.edu
Executive Director
Lisa Strand, Wisconsin Library Association, 5250 E. Terrace Dr., Ste. A, Madison, WI 53718-8345, (608) 245-3640, FAX (608) 245-3646, strand@scls.lib.wi.us
Federal Library Legislative and Advocacy Network (FLANN) Contact
Paul Nelson, Middleton Public Library, (608) 827-7425, bennel62@gmail.com
Robert Hafeman, System Coordinator, Manitowoc-Calumet Library System, (920) 683-4870, ext. 333, rhafeman@mcls.lib.wi.us
Publication
Journal, WLA NEWSLETTER, Lisa Strand, Wisconsin Library Association, 5250 E. Terrace Dr., Ste. A, Madison, WI 53718-8345, (608) 245-3640, FAX (608) 245-3646, strand@scls.lib.wi.us, Issued Quarterly: Jan/Feb/Mar, Apr/May/June, July/Aug/Sept, Oct/Nov./Dec. Deadlines 1st of first month of the quarter. Circulation 2200.,
Wyoming Library Association
Conferences
2009: Oct. 1-3, Laramie
Select Officers
President: Cynthia Twing, Library Director, Johnson County Library, 171 N. Adams Ave., Buffalo, WY 82834; 307-684-5546; Fax: 307-684-7888, ctwing@johnsoncountylibraries.org
Vice President: Jamie Markus, Wyoming State Library, (307) 777-5914, jmarku@state.wy.us
Chapter Officers change in October.
ALA Chapter Councilor: Patty Myers (2012), Executive Director, Campbell County Public Library, 2101 South 4J Road, Gillette WY 82718-5205; (307) 687-0009 - voice; (307) 686-4009 fax - library; pmyers@will.state.wy.us
Executive Director
n/a
Address
Executive Secretary: Laura Grott, Wyoming Library Association, (307) 632-7622, grottski@aol.com
Federal Library Legislative and Advocacy Network (FLANN) Contact
Cathy Butler, Sheridan County Public Library System, (307) 672-3600 x12, cbutler@will.state.wy.us
Publication
Journal: WLA NEWSLETTER, Lesley Lipska, Wyoming Library Association, llipsk@state.wy.us Issued 2 times a year. Deadlines Jan. and Aug. Circulation 450.
Regional chapters, Guam, and Virgin Islands
| Mountain Plains | Pacific Northwest | New England | Southeastern |
| Guam | Virgin Islands |
Change of address, comments, and questions
Please use the ALA Chapter Relations Online Change of Address Form to submit addresses and address updates. If you prefer to mail or fax a paper copy, you may download the PDF version of the change of address form.
If you have comments and questions regarding these pages, please contact Don Wood, Chapter Relations Office
Mountain Plains Library Association (MPLA)
State Associations within MPLA
Arizona, Colorado, Kansas, Montana, Nebraska, New Mexico, Nevada, North Dakota, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Utah, and Wyoming
Conferences
2009: April 1-3, Wichita, KS (joint with KLA); 2010: TBA, Oklahoma (joint with OLA)
Select Officers
President: Robert Banks, Topeka & Shawnee County Public Library , (785) 580-4481 , rbanks@tscpl.org
President-Elect: Eileen A. Wright, Reference Librarian, Montana State University, Billings Library, 1500 University Dr
Billings, MT 59101-0245; ewright@msubillings.edu
Chapter Officers change in March. Chapter Officers change at conference.
Executive Director
n/a
Address
Executive Secretary, Judy Zelenski, 14293 W Center Dr, Lakewood, CO 80229, (303) 985-7795, judyz@operamail.com
Publication
Journal: MPLA Newsletter, Judy Zelenski, Editor, 14293 W Center Dr, Lakewood, CO 80229, judyz@operamail.com , (303) 985-7795, Issued Feb., Apr., June, Aug., Oct., and Dec. Deadlines 1st of month preceding month of publication.
New England Library Association (NELA)
State Associations within NELA
Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont
Conferences
2009: Oct. 18-20, Hartford, CT, 2010: Oct. 17-19, Boxborough, MA
Select Officers
President: Dr. Mary Ann Tricarico, The New England Institute of Art, 10 Brookline Pl Ste W, Brookline, MA 02445-7226; matricarico@aol.com
President-Elect: Rick Taplin, Minuteman Library Network, 10 Strathmore Road, Natick, MA 01760; 508-655-8008 x201; vicepresident@nelib.org
Chapter Officers change in October.
Executive Director
Mary Ann Rupert, New England Library Association, 31 Connor Lane, Wilton, NH 03086, 603-654-3533, marupert@pobox.com
Publication
NELA News, published electronically each month, contact Jan Drake at publications@nelib.org. NELA Record, an annual print newsletter published in December, contact David Bryan publicationsmanager@nelib.org
Pacific Northwest Library Association (PNLA)
State and Other Associations within PNLA
Alaska; Idaho; Montana; Oregon; Washington; Alberta, Canada; British Columbia, Canada
Conferences
2009: August 5-7, Missoula; 2010: Aug. 11-14, Victoria, BC.
Select Officers
President: Samantha Hines, Soc Sci Ln/Dist Edu Coor, University of Montana, Mansfield Library, 32 Campus Dr, Missoula, MT 59812-0003; samantha.hines@umontana.edu
President-Elect: Michael Burris, Executive Director, Public Library InterLINK, 7252 Kingsway, Burnaby, British Columbia V5E 1G3 CANADA Phone: 604 517 8441 michael.burris@interlinklibraries.ca
Chapter Officers change in August.
Executive Director
n/a
Address
Secretary, Brent Roberts, Montana State University-Billings, BRoberts@msubillings.edu
Publication
Journal: PNLA Quarterly, Publications Office, Mary Bolin, University of Idaho Library, (208) 885-7737, mbolin@uidaho.edu , Issued in Spring, Summer, Fall, and Winter.
Southeastern Library Association (SELA)
State and Other Associations within SELA
Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia
Conferences (biennial)
2010: Arkansas, 2012: Joint Conference w/ GLA
Select Officers
President: Kathleen R. T. Imhoff, Lexington (KY) Public Library, (859) 231-5599, kimhoff@lexpublib.org
President-Elect: Michael Seigler, Smyrna (GA) Public Library, 770-431-2860, mseigler@ci.smyrna.ga.us
Chapter Officers, Two-year term; Officers change in January.
Executive Director
n/a
Address
Administrative Office: Dr. Gordon N. Baker, Clayton State University (GA), 678/466-4325, gordonbaker@clayton.edu
SELA Mailing Address:, SELA Administrative Services, P.O. Box 950, Rex, GA 30273-0950, 678/466-4325, 678/466-4349 (FAX)
Publication
SELA Delivery Address:, Dr. Gordon N. Baker, Clayton State University Library, 2000 Clayton State Blvd., Morrow, GA 30260
Journal: The Southeastern Librarian, Perry Bratcher, Northern Kentucky University, (859) 572-6309, bratcher@nku.edu , Issued Feb., May, Aug., and Nov. Deadlines 15th of month three months preceding of publication. Circulation 1750.
Guam Library Association
Conferences
PeriodicallySelect Officers
President, R.A. Meyer, sslib@netpci.com
President-ElectChristine B. Matson, Reference & Bibliographic Instruction Librarian, Guam Community College, P.O. Box 23069 GMF, Barrigada, GU 96921, (671) 735-5577, cmatson@guamcc.net
ALA Chapter CouncilorChristine Scott-Smith (2005), RFK Memorial Library, University of Guam, 303 University Dr., Mangilao, Guam USA 96923, (671) 735-2331, csctsmth@guam.uog.edu
Executive Director
n/a
Address
Mailing Address, Guam Library Association, P.O. Box 22515 GMF, Barrigada, GU 96921
Publication
Journal, Guam Library Association News, Vikki Sukovaty Subbert, P.O. Box 170162, Inarajan, Guam 96917, submv@kuentos.guam.net , Issued irregularly.
Virgin Islands Library Association
Conferences
Select Officers
President: Judith V. Rogers (2004 - 2006), P.O. Box 446, Kingshill, VI 00851, (340) 692-4132, FAX (340) 692-4135, jrogers@uvi.edu
Vice President: Carol Grant (2005-2006)
ALA Chapter Councilor: TBA
Address
Virgin Islands Library Association, PO Box 446, Kingshill, VI 00851-0446