Committee on Literacy
Charge
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To develop and recommend the association's policies related to the promotion of multiple literacies; to develop and encourage the development of programs, educational opportunities, and other resources that assist librarians and libraries in promoting literacy; to raise the awareness of literacy within the association; to work cooperatively with the Literacy Assembly, the Office for Diversity, Literacy and Outreach Services and its advisory committee, and other ¾«¶«´«Ã½units, including the Washington Office, on efforts that have a literacy focus; to develop and maintain partnerships with national literacy organizations.
Roster
William B. Hawk
(Chair, July 1, 2002, to June 30, 2003)
Peggy Barber
(Member, July 1, 2002, to June 30, 2003)
Jean U. Brinkman
(Member, June 20, 2001, to June 30, 2003)
Mr. Junior Stephenson Browne
(Member, June 30, 2002, to June 30, 2004)
Gerardo Colmenar
(Member, June 30, 2002, to June 30, 2004)
William B. Hawk
(Member, July 1, 2001, to June 30, 2004)
William B. Hawk
(Member, July 1, 2001, to June 30, 2003)
Maria D. Lewis
(Member, July 1, 2001, to June 30, 2003)
Sandra M. Neerman
(Member, August 30, 2001, to June 30, 2003)
Ms. Shelley Quezada
(Member, July 1, 2002, to June 30, 2004)
Ms. Shelley Quezada
(Member, July 1, 2001, to June 30, 2003)
Taylor Willingham
(Member, July 30, 2001, to June 30, 2003)
Bridgid Fennell
(Intern, June 30, 2002, to June 30, 2004)
Dr. Shannon D. Jones
(Intern, August 13, 2001, to June 30, 2003)
Dr. Dale P. Lipschultz
(Staff Liaison, July 1, 2001, to June 30, 2003)
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Resources
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- , a website bringing together literacy efforts from across ¾«¶«´«Ã½and its divisions
- s, a report from ProLiteracy and ODLOS
- , a grant initiative geared to improve library services to English language learners, funded by the Dollar General Literacy Foundation
- , an initiative of 2010-11 ¾«¶«´«Ã½President Camila Alire
- , an initiative from the Institute of Museum and Library Services and the Public Library Association
Composition
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The Committee on Literacy consists of 10 members appointed by the Committee on Appointments, in cooperation with the ¾«¶«´«Ã½president-elect, serving 2 year staggered terms and led by a chair, appointed annually.
Subcommitees and Task Forces
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The Committee on Literacy consists of 10 members appointed by the Committee on Appointments, in cooperation with the ¾«¶«´«Ã½president-elect, serving 2 year staggered terms and led by a chair, appointed annually.
Definition of Literacy
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The ¾«¶«´«Ã½’s Committee on Literacy adopted the definition of literacy from the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development Programme for the International Assessment of Adult Competencies:
“Literacy is the ability to identify, understand, interpret, create, communicate and compute, using printed and written materials associated with varying contexts. Literacy involves a continuum of learning in enabling individuals to achieve their goals, to develop their knowledge and potential, and to participate fully in their community and wider society.”
