She not only has a plan and a promise not to go with the status quo, she has a lot of author connections that can generate more advocacy for libraries. Additionally, I feel that she has the experience to handle the duties of ALA President. She has even committed to taking a year absence from work should she be elected. That speaks to me that she will be a very dedicated ALA president.
I was really surprised that she came to the NMRT Meet and Greet which was tucked away in one of the Convention Center rooms. She talked to everyone. She was vivacious and had a lot to say about the benefits that NMRT provides to ALA as an organization.
We are a graying profession and I value that Roberta Stevens is making the commitment to extend leadership opportunities to younger members and not maintain the status quo.
Join the effort to see Roberta Stevens elected as the next ALA president!
Hello,
As a volunteer for Roberta's campaign, I want to let you know that Roberta is committed to getting students and new members involved in ALA. She has said in an email to me, "I am making the commitment that if I am elected, I will ensure they [younger members] are placed on committees, task forces, etc. and given the opportunity to contribute and 'make their mark' on the association. I want to move the association forward. You have my word on this."
With this in mind, Roberta is planning to record a podcast that addresses the concerns of students and new members. If anyone has questions they would like Roberta to answer, please email them to me at michelle.chronister@gmail.com by February 20.
More information about Roberta, including links to her blog and Facebook fan page can be found at http://www.robertastevens.com.
Thanks,
Michelle
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