ALSC Committees
ALSC's nearly 60 committees, task forces, and discussion groups are classified into priority group areas, which were established according to designated priorities of the ALSC Board of Directors. Each priority group is headed by a priority group consultant, who acts as a liaison between the ALSC Board of Directors/Executive Committee and the committees/discussion groups within their priority group.
ALSC's member leaders carry out the work of the Association, developing valuable programs, publications, and resources for youth librarians.
Book and Media Award committees require in-person meetings at ALA Annual Conference and Midwinter Event, but professional award and process committees operate in a hybrid manner, meaning committees will conduct their work and meetings virtually throughout the service year with conference attendance being optional, but strongly encouraged. If you, as a chair/co-chair during the next service year, have concerns about how to conduct work in a virtual manner, please contact your Priority Group Consultant now to begin addressing these concerns.
PG1 Advocacy | PG2 Youth Media Lists | PG3 Professional Awards & Scholarships | PG4 Organizational Support | PG5 Awards | PG6 Professional Development
Priority Group I - Advocacy
Committees and Task Forces
Early and Family Literacy
Early Childhood Programs and Services
Intellectual Freedom
Library Service to Underserved Children and Their Caregivers Committee
Public Awareness and Advocacy
School-Age Programs and Service
Discussion Group
Preschool Services Discussion Group
Priority Group II - Youth Media Lists
Notable Children's Books
Notable Children's Digital Media
Notable Children's Recordings
Quicklists Consulting
Priority Group III - Professional Awards and Scholarships
Children's Literature Lecture Award - 2026
Children's Literature Lecture Award - 2027
Professional Recognition and Scholarships
Programs and Services Recognition
Priority Group IV - Organizational Support
Committees and Task Forces
Budget
Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
Membership
Nominating
Organizational Effectiveness
Discussion Group
BlPOC (Black, Indigenous, and/or People of Color) Discussion Group
Priority Group V - Awards
2026 Batchelder Award Selection
2027 Batchelder Award Selection
2026 Belpré Award Selection
2027 Belpré Award Selection
2026 Caldecott Award Selection
2027 Caldecott Award Selection
2026 Children's Literature Legacy Award
2027 Children's Literature Legacy Award
Excellence in Early Learning Digital Media
2026 Geisel Award Selection
2027 Geisel Award Selection
2026 Newbery Award Selection
2027 Newbery Award Selection
2026 Odyssey Award Selection
2027 Odyssey Award Selection
2026 Sibert Award Selection
2027 Sibert Award Selection
Sibert Award 25th Anniversary Task Force
Priority Group VI - Professional Development
Committees and Task Forces
Children and Libraries Editorial Advisory
Children and Technology
Education
Managing Children's Services
National Institute Planning Task Force
Program Coordinating
Research
Discussion Groups
Children's Collection Management Discussion Group
Volunteer
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