Utah Library Association
Officers, Sections, Roundtables, Committees
Roles & Responsibilities
*indicates voting member
(All ULA Officers, Section & Round Table Chairs and
Committee Chairs must be ULA members)
ULA Officers:
Responsibilities
Contact Information
President
The president, vicepresident/president elect, and
immediate past president
shall each serve a total of
three (3) years as officers of
the Association, serving a
term of one (1) year in each
office.
Call and preside at all association, Board of Directors, and Executive
Committee meetings. Fill vacancies that arise on the Board of
Directors, until the next annual election, with the approval of the
Board of Directors. Communicate regularly with all board members
concerning matters of importance to ULA. Forward pertinent
correspondence from ALA & MPLA to all ULA members. Work
closely with the Conference Chair to organize the annual conference.
Perform all other duties that usually pertain to the office of president
that are not in conflict with the duties and powers granted other
officers of the Association.
Patricia Hull*
801 944-7657
phull@slcolibrary.org
Vice-President/President
Elect
The president, vicepresident/president elect, and
immediate past president
shall each serve a total of
three (3) years as officers of
the Association, serving a
term of one (1) year in each
office.
In the absence of the president, preside at all meetings and perform other
duties assigned by the president or the Board of Directors. Coordinate all
Association fund raising activities. Preside over the Membership Committee.
Oversee the strategic planning process, monitoring the implementation of the
plan, reporting to the Board of Directors and the membership on the status of
implementation and recommending modifications as deemed necessary. In
even numbered years, he/she shall appoint a committee to review the strategic
plan and recommend modifications. Appoint the historian, parliamentarian,
federal relations coordinator and the chairs of all Association committees
prior to the annual conference at which he/she shall take office.
Pamela Martin*
435-797-2685
pamela.martin@usu.edu
Immediate Past President
Preside over the Finance Committee and shall serve as an ex-officio Adriane Juarez*
The president, vicepresident/president elect, and
immediate past president
shall each serve a total of
three (3) years as officers of
the Association, serving a
term of one (1) year in each
office.
Program Board Chair
Appointed by the President,
with the consent of the Board
of Directors, for a three-year
(3) term, and may be
reappointed.
member of the Nomination Committee. Perform other duties as 801-524-8200
assigned by the president and Board of Directors.
ajuarez@slcpl.org
Preside over the Programming Board and shall be responsible for all
program planning, implementation and evaluation during the term in
office. This includes, but is not limited to, the annual conference and
continuing education committee programs. Be responsible to select
conference sites at least three years in advance and present them to the
Executive Board for approval. Serve as ex-officio non-voting member
of the Board of Directors and Executive Committee. Be responsible to
submit to the Executive Committee and Board of Directors the annual
goals and objectives of the Program Board – due at the September
board meeting; and of each section and round table, and the minutes
and annual report of the Program Board activities and each of the
subunits due at the first board meeting following the annual
conference.
Shall preside over the Conference Committee and be responsible for
Conference Chair
Shall be appointed conference all conference planning, implementation and evaluation during the
vice-chair by the vicecurrent term in office. The Conference Chair shall report to the
president/president elect prior President.
to becoming conference chair.
Develop and manage the ULA website, conference website, and
Executive Director
Shall be appointed annually by
electronic mailing lists. Help formulate, organize, and execute
the Executive Committee with
strategies for advocacy and promotion of ULA and its membership and
consent of the Board of
activities. Maintain the Association’s membership records and files.
Directors and may be
Establish and maintain the Association’s mailing address. Send
reappointed.
renewal notices to Association members on a regular basis. Work with
the Nominating Committee to tally votes in accordance with the
Jessica Whetman
jwhetman@weberpl.org
Angela Igo
801-337-2682
aigo@weberpl.org
Anna Neatrour
anna.neatrour@gmail.com
Executive Treasurer
Shall be appointed annually
by the Executive Committee
with consent of the Board of
Directors and may be
reappointed.
Recording Secretary
Appointed annually by the
President
Members at Large
The six members at large
shall serve three-year terms
staggered such that two
positions stand for election
each year. Members-at-large
may be reelected to one
Association’s by-laws. Assist in preparing annual budget and strategic
plan. Be responsible to the Executive Committee and Board of
Directors and serve as an ex-officio non-voting member of each. Serve
on the Legislative, Public Relations, and Membership committees.
Receive an annual stipend to be determined by the Executive Board
and Board of Directors.
Maintain an accurate record of all ULA financial transactions; make
financial reports at Executive and regular board meetings. Maintain
paperwork necessary for 501c3 reports and incorporated status. File
annual reports to the IRS. At the annual conference, deliver a
financial statement to the general membership at the business meeting.
Receive payments for membership renewals; draft checks for
reimbursements to ULA members and for speaker fees, etc. Make
financial records available for audit as ordered by the board. Be
responsible to the Executive Committee and Board of Directors and
serve as an ex-officio non-voting member of each. Receive an annual
stipend to be determined by the Executive Board and Board of
Directors.
Shall keep accurate and complete minutes of all Executive Committee,
Board of Directors, and annual conference business meetings. These
minutes shall be distributed to board members prior to next meeting.
Under the direction of the President, send out agendas and organize
necessary handouts for meetings. Assist with securing sites for board
meetings if necessary; and other duties as assigned. Shall serve as an
ex-officio non-voting member of the Executive Committee and Board
of Directors.
Attend board meetings and vote on proposals brought before the ULA
board. Become familiar with all ULA By-laws. Be an active member
of the organization.
Javaid Lal
JLal@slcolibrary.org
Kandice Newren
kandicenewren@weber.edu
801-626-6388
Robert Shupe* (term expires 2016)
435-716-9130
robert.shupe@loganutah.org
Jamie Carter* (term expires 2016)
435-882-2182
jamic@tooelecity.org
successive term.
Ruby Cheesman* (term expires 2014)
801-944-7688
rcheesman@slcolibrary.org
Daniel Compton * (term expires 2015)
435-615-3905
dcompton@summitcounty.org
Rebecca Schroeder * (term expires 2015)
801-422-6771
rebecca_schroeder@byu.edu
ALA Chapter Councilor
Elected to a three-year (3)
term by the Association, to
assume office at the close of
the ALA annual conference in
the year 2000 and every third
year thereafter.
MPLA Representative
Elected to a three-year (3)
term by the Association, to
assume office at the close of
the MPLA annual conference
in the year 2000 and every
The councilor shall serve in accordance with ALA by-laws and
policies. The councilor shall be a member in good standing of both
ULA & ALA. He/she shall have full voting rights as a member of the
ULA Board of Directors. He/she shall obtain instruction from the
ULA Board of Directors or the Executive Committee prior to
attendance at the ALA Annual Conference or MPLA executive board
meetings.
Prepare a brief written report for the ULA Board of Directors within
one month after the conclusion of each ALA meeting attended on
behalf of the Association, and shall submit reports of ALA news and
activities to the newsletter editor for publication.
The councilor shall serve in accordance with MPLA by-laws and
policies. The councilor shall be a member in good standing of both
ULA & MPLA. He/she shall have full voting rights as a member of
the ULA Board of Directors. He/she shall obtain instruction from the
ULA Board of Directors or the Executive Committee prior to
attendance at the MPLA Annual Conference or MPLA executive board
Lyndi Hatch* (term expires 2014)
801-944-7579
lhatch@slcolibrary.org
Kent Slade *
801-772-4528
kslade@highlandcity.org
Ruby Cheesman *
801-944-7688
rcheesman@slcolibrary.org
third year thereafter.
ULA Sections:
Academic Library Section
Elected for 2 yr term;
staggered so that 2 sections
stand for election each year.
Academic in even years.
meetings.
Prepare a brief written report for the ULA Board of Directors within
one month after the conclusion of each MPLA meeting attended on
behalf of the Association, and shall submit reports of MPLA news and
activities to the newsletter editor for publication.
Responsibilities
The purpose of the Academic Section is to support and promote the
mission, goals, and focus of the ULA within the area of academic
libraries. The Section shall be concerned with administrative,
management, political, or policy issues which relate to academic
libraries and academic librarianship in general. The ALS shall be
responsible for major programs at the annual workshops and other
programs, provide an opportunity for the discussion of issues, events,
needs and problems currently related to the academic library.
Contact Information
Dianne Hirning*
435-652-7720
hirning@dixie.edu
Public Library Section
Elected for 2 yr term;
staggered so that 2 sections
stand for election each year.
Public in odd years
The purpose of the Public Library Section is to support and promote the
mission, goals, and focus of the ULA within the area of public libraries. The
Section shall be concerned with administrative, management, political, or
policy issues which relate to public libraries and public librarianship in
general. The PLS shall be responsible for major programs at the annual
workshops and other programs, provide an opportunity for the discussion of
issues, events, needs and problems currently related to the public library.
Deborah Ehrman * (term expires 2014)
801-524-8204
dehrman@slcpl.org
School Library Section
Elected for 2 yr term;
staggered so that 2 sections
stand for election each year.
School in odd years
The purpose of the School Library Section is to support and promote
the mission, goals, and focus of the ULA within the area of school
libraries. The Section shall be concerned with administrative,
management, political, or policy issues which relate to school libraries
and school librarianship in general. The SLS shall be responsible for
major programs at the annual workshops and other programs, provide
an opportunity for the discussion of issues, events, needs and problems
currently related to the school library.
The purpose of the Special Library Section is to support and promote
the mission, goals, and focus of the ULA within the area of special
libraries. The Section shall be concerned with administrative,
management, political, or policy issues which relate to special libraries
and special librarianship in general. The SpLS shall be responsible for
Shay Woodruff-Walton * (term expires 2014)
shaybwoodruff@yahoo.com
Special Library Section
Elected for 2 yr term;
staggered so that 2 sections
stand for election each year.
Dorothy Horan*
801-240-6125
HoranDM@familysearch.org
Special in even years.
ULA Round Tables:
Each shall be governed by a
steering committee, which
shall include a chair, vicechair/chair-elect, and a
secretary. Shall have a
minimum of one and
maximum of three members
at large. Submitted as a slate
of officers for the approval or
disapproval of the members
of the round table.
ACRL
AMSC
BURT
major programs at the annual workshops and other programs, provide
an opportunity for the discussion of issues, events, needs and problems
currently related to the special library.
Responsibilities
ACRL -- Association of College and Research Libraries Round
Table
The purpose of the ACRL Roundtable (ACRL) is to support and
promote the mission, goals and focus of the Utah Library Association
within the areas of academic libraries and librarianship. The ACRL
Round Table promotes excellence in these areas by planning worshops
and annual conference programs, sponsoring a mailing list, and serving
as the Utah Chapter of the Association of College and Research
Libraries
AMSC -- Archives, Manuscripts and Special Collections Round
Table
The purpose of the Archives, Manuscripts and Special Collections
Round Table (AMSC) is to support and promote the mission, goals and
focus of ULA with the areas of archives, manuscript repositories and
special libraries.
BURT -- Business Round Table
The purpose of the Business Round Table (BURT) is to provide a
Contact Information
Trevor Young
801-863-6846
youngtr@uvu.edu
Catherine McIntyre
801-863-8821
mcintyca@uvu.edu
Anna Laura Brown
801-524-8181
CSRT
GENRT
GODORT
HEART
forum for information sharing, networking, and continuing education
for library employees who provide business reference service or are
interested in such service. In this forum business reference employees
will be able to share common problems and concerns. Members will
have professional development opportunities such as presenting
papers, panel discussions or other activities geared toward the
provision of business services.
CSRT -- Children's Services Round Table
The Children’s Round Table provides support to staff serving children
in the state’s libraries. Workshops are held throughout the year to
enhance skills as identified by the active members of the round table.
These workshops include but are not limited to programming,
reference, and readers’ advisory. Members are encouraged to share
their knowledge and skills with members of the round table, and to
provide advice and encouragement when colleagues seek assistance.
GENRT -- Genealogy Round Table
Roots mania has arrived! New Internet databases like FamilySearch
are feeding a renewed and well-publicized interest in family history
research. The Genealogy Round Table (GENRT) supports Utah
Libraries with guidance and programs for helping patrons researching
genealogy in libraries and on the Internet. We offer guidance in
selecting resources, organizing programs, training staff, and recruiting
volunteers. The round table also serves as a forum for communicating
and collaborating on issues and concerns of librarians who provide
these services. GENRT provides opportunities for librarians to meet,
visit member institutions, and communicate online in sharing
knowledge and experiences. We welcome everyone of all levels of
experience who has an interest in supporting genealogy in their
communities and discovering their family's past.
GODORT -- Government Documents Round Table
HEART -- Health Round Table
abrown@ldsbc.edu
Stephanie Jewett
801-944-7621
sjewett@slcolibrary.org
Patricia Hardesty
801-240-3478
hardestypn@familysearch.org
Flora Shrode
435-797-8033
flora.shrode@usu.edu
Abby Adamczyk
LAMART
LIRT
LPSSRT
The purpose of the Health Round Table (HEART) is to support and
promote the mission, goals and focus of the Utah Library Association
(ULA) within the area of health and medical librarianship. HEART
strives to assist Utah librarians in improving the quality of medical and
health-related information provided to their patrons. Additionally,
HEART's goal is to promote healthy lifestyles by providing
opportunities that encourage such behaviors. No medical or health
background is required to participate. Any ULA member with an
interest in health issues is welcome to join this active, lively group.
LAMART -- Library Administration & Management Round
Table
801-581-3691
abby.adamczyk@utah.edu
LIRT -- Library Instruction Round Table
The Library Instruction Round Table provides a forum for discussion
of instruction related activities, promotes library instruction as an
essential service, and supports continuing education opportunities for
librarians involved in instruction.
LPSSRT -- Library Paraprofessional & Support Services Round
Table
The Library Paraprofessional and Support Staff Round Table
(LPSSRT) provides an opportunity in ULA to address a wide variety
of issues of concern to library support staff including education, job
duties, advancement, compensation, and inclusiveness. LPSSRT
provides opportunities to its members to initiate activities that will
benefit members of the Round Table, ULA and the profession.
Emily Swanson
801-832-2257
eswanson@westminstercollege.edu
Amy Birks
801-581-5282
amy.birks@utah.edu
Liesl Seborg
801-944-7550
lseborg@slcolibrary.org
Multicultural Services
Round Table
NPRT
Vern Waters
801-743-5008
vern.waters@gmail.com
NPRT -- New Perspectives Round Table
The purpose of the New Perspectives Round Table is to promote the
development of librarianship, to serve as a channel of communication
Britt Fagerheim
435-797-2643
britt.fagerheim@usu.edu
among library members, and to promote and facilitate discussion of
issues that bring a new or fresh perspective to librarianship, libraries,
or librarians.
RAS
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TSRT
TFRT
YART
RAS -- Reference & Adult Services Round Table
The purpose of the Reference & Adult Services Round Table (RAS) is to
support and promote the mission, goals and focus of the Utah Library
Association (ULA) within the area of reference and adult services. RAS
promotes excellent reference service by encouraging librarians to share
information on new and notable resources which will help meet the
informational needs of patrons.
Service and Technology Training Round Table
TSRT -- Technical Services Round Table
The Technical Services Round Table (TSRT) supports and promotes
technical services activities such as cataloging, acquisitions, and serials
in Utah libraries. The roundtable sponsors workshops & presentations
to share the expertise of its members as well as bring in acknowledged
experts in technical services-related areas from outside its
membership. Objectives include disseminating information related to
technical services to roundtable members, facilitating the exchange of
ideas and experience, and fostering research and experimentation
related to technical services.
TFRT -- Trustees and Friends Round Table
The Trustees and Friends Round Table (TFRT) supports and promotes
the mission, goals and focus of the Utah Library Association and all
Utah libraries by networking library trustees and supporters to develop
member knowledge of library governance principles, influence public
policy and promote public understanding of libraries and their services.
YART -- Young Adult Round Table
The purpose of the Young Adult Round Table (YART) is to support
and promote the mission, goals and focus of the Utah Library
Association (ULA) within the area of young adult services. YART
Jennifer Fay
801-944-7615
jfay@slcolibrary.org
Ryan Combs
801-422-6118
ryan_combs@byu.edu
Jon Fackrell
Jon.fackrell@gmail.com
Juan Lee
jtlee@utah.gov
Jamie Ward
801-944-7547
jward@slcolibrary.org
ULA Committees/
Appointed Officers
AWARDS
BY LAWS
CONTINUING
EDUCATION
FEDERAL RELATIONS
COORDINATOR
Appointed annually by the
promotes excellence in service to young adults by providing resources
and training opportunities of value to those working with teens, and by
encouraging the sharing of information and ideas that benefit young
adults in libraries. YART also hopes to promote the value (and fun!) of
serving young adults in our libraries.
Responsibilities
The Awards Committee recognizes outstanding achievement in
librarianship, service to libraries and the library profession, and service
to the Utah Library Association. Recipients may be librarians, trustees,
legislators, news media personnel, and friends of libraries. The
committee also coordinates the awards given by the subsidiary units of
ULA.
The Bylaws Committee initiates recommendations for amendments to
the ULA Bylaws, reviews proposed amendments to the bylaws of
subsidiary units to assure that they do not conflict with the association
bylaws, maintains an up-to-date ULA Policies and Procedures Manual,
and works with the vice-president/president elect to plan and present
an annual Board of Directors Orientation Program for incoming
officers and chairs.
The Continuing Education Committee represents ULA on continuing
education issues in Utah, coordinates with the Utah State Library
Division in implementing the continuing education directives of the
Statewide Advisory Committee on Library and Information Services,
recommends specific proposals for association support and
expenditures for continuing education opportunities for ULA members
to the Board of Directors, fosters continuing education involvement by
ULA members at the annual conference and at least one regional
workshop, and prepares and administers periodic needs assessment
surveys.
Shall serve as a member of the Legislative Committee and shall serve
in an advisory capacity to the Board of Directors on all matters
pertaining to the ALA Washington Office and federal level concerns.
Contact Information
Michael Whitchurch
801-422-6345
Michael_whitchurch@byu.edu
Scott Lanning
435-865-8156
lanning@suu.edu
Connie Lamb
801-422-6196
Connie_lamb@byu.edu
Valerie Buck
801-422-4477
valerie_buck@byu.edu
Anna Neatrour
801-200-3129
Anna.neatrour@gmail.com
vice-president/president elect.
FINANCE
HISTORIAN
Appointed annually by the
vice-president/president elect.
INTELLECTUAL
FREEDOM
LEGISLATIVE
The Finance Committee receives and reviews all Board of Directors,
subsidiary unit and committee budget requests, ascertains amount of
present funds and anticipated revenues for the year, prepares a
proposed budget for the year for the consideration and approval of the
Board of Directors by the date established in the annual calendar,
advises the Board of Directors on all proposed changes to the budget
and on financial matters pertaining to the association, recommends
policy, monitors the expenditure of funds, oversees all of the ULA
treasurer's financial transactions and reports, works with the Executive
Committee to recommend the selection and annual contract terms for
the ULA treasurer to the Board of Directors, and annual evaluates the
treasurer's performance. The current Past President will act as chair of
the Finance Committee
The Historian shall maintain a written and pictorial record of the
significant events and activities of the Association consistent with the
ULA archives policy.
Adriane Juarez*
801-594-8630
ajuarez@slcpl.org
The Intellectual Freedom Committee administers the association policy on
intellectual freedom, recommends disbursement of the Intellectual Freedom
Fund, represents the association on censorship and First Amendment issues
under the direction of the Board of Directors, educates ULA members and the
public on First Amendment issues, and offers guidance and support to
individual members or libraries on censorship and intellectual freedom
challenges.
Wanda Huffaker
801-944-7551
whuffaker@slcolibrary.org
The Legislative Committee studies legal and legislative matters
relevant to libraries and librarianship in Utah, disseminates
information on these issues to librarians, recommends library
legislation to be submitted to the Utah State Legislature, lobbies
senators by attending hearings, advising on pertinent matters, and
acting as a resource for legislators on libraries and related matters,
organizes the lobbying effort of ULA members through legislative
newsletters, and organizes telephone information and notification
networks, etc.
TBA
Paul Mogren
801-581-3886
Paul.mogren@utah.edu
Certificate Review
MEMBERSHIP
NOMINATING
PARLIAMENTARIAN
Appointed annually by the
vice-president/president elect.
PUBLICATIONS
Paraprofessional Certificate Review Board
The Review Board will meet as needed to review submissions. The
chair is a non‐voting member of the ULA Board of Directors.
Annually, the chair will submit a report to the ULA President and
request replacement for the Review Board members whose terms have
ended
The Membership Committee promotes personal, institutional, and
corporate membership in the Utah Library Association.
The Nominating Committee selects suitable nominees for elected
office by conducting elections as required by the Bylaws.
Linda Liebhardt
435-865-8240
Liebhardt@suu.edu
Pamela Martin*
435-797-2685
pamela.martin@usu.edu
TBA
Shall serve as an advisor to Association officers on matters pertaining
to parliamentary procedures and shall serve as a member of the bylaws
committee.
Debbie Short
801-863-6336
shortde@uvu.edu
Edits, produces, and distributes the ULA newsletter.
Annie Smith
801-863-8752
smithan@uvu.edu
Brooke Corbin
801-414-1850
Bcorbin1@emporia.edu
PUBLIC RELATIONS
The Public Relations Committee promotes the activities and goals of
ULA and libraries of all kinds statewide through publicity, special
events, printed materials and networking. The committee also provides
consultation for ULA officers, ULA members and Utah libraries
regarding publicity, promotion and community relations.
RESEARCH
ULA/UALC Liaison
Rick Anderson (Tentative)
801-587-9989
Rick.anderson@utah.edu
TBA
Shall attend ULA and UALC board meetings and report on the
Robert Murdoch
Appointed jointly to a three
year term by the Presidents of
both organizations
ULA/UELMA Liaison
Appointed jointly to a three
year term by the Presidents of
both organizations
Utah State Library Liaison
Appointed jointly to a three
year term by the Presidents of
both organizations
activities of each Association. Shall prepare articles on ULA and
UALC activities for the newsletters of the two Associations. Shall
facilitate cooperative initiatives of the two associations under the
direction of the ULA and UALC boards.
Shall attend ULA and UELMA board meetings and report on the
activities of each Association. Shall prepare articles on ULA and
UELMA activities for the newsletters of the two Associations. Shall
facilitate cooperative initiatives of the two associations under the
direction of the ULA and UELMA boards.
Shall attend ULA and USL board meetings and report on the activities
of each Association. Shall prepare articles on ULA and USL activities
for the newsletters of the two Associations. Shall facilitate cooperative
initiatives of the two associations under the direction of the ULA and
USL boards
801-422-5107
Robert_murcoch@byu.edu
Shay Woodruff-Walton (term expires 2014)
shaybwoodruff@yahoo.com
Donna Jones Morris
801-715-6770
dmorris@utah.gov