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
Aubrey Huff
(Staff Liaison, July 1, 2024, to July 31, 2030)
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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.”
