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 units, including the Washington Office, on efforts that have a literacy focus; to develop and maintain partnerships with national literacy organizations.
Committee on Literacy Contact Info

Aubrey Huff

Assistant Director, Literacy and Continuing Education

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ahuff@ala.org

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Resources

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  • , a website bringing together literacy efforts from across and 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 President 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 president-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 president-elect, serving 2 year staggered terms and led by a chair, appointed annually.

Definition of Literacy

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The °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±app’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.”