ALIA Research and Publishing Standing Committee

Membership

Helen Partridge (chair) , Damian Lodge , Kate Watson , Sue Hutley , Kerry Smith , Peter Macauley

Work Plan

Research and Publishing Standing Committee Work Plan

Terms of Reference

Purpose

To advise the Board of Directors on the key priority areas of research and publishing.

Scope

1. Supports and promote a culture of research and publishing in the profession;
2. Improve professional practice by building capacity for excellence in research and publishing; and
3. Provide leadership on matters relating to research and publishing in the profession.

Relevant Objects

1. To promote and improve the services provided by all kinds of library and information agencies;
2. To ensure the high standard of personnel engaged in information provision and foster their professional interests and aspirations.

Membership

The Standing Committee will comprise a Director to act as chairperson, up to two Board members, the Convenor of the ALIA Research Committee, the Executive Director and up to two external representatives.

Terms of Office

Board members and external representatives will normally be appointed for up to a two-year term. These members may not serve more than two consecutive terms and will be appointed following the May Board meeting.

Communication

The Standing Committee will meet at least four times per year. The Standing Committee shall meet electronically, via teleconference or face to face as required.

The Standing Committee Chair will report to each Board Meeting on the work of the Standing Committee. The Standing Committee may refer matters of interest or concern to the Board of Directors for consideration.

The Standing Committee shall also report to the ALIA membership utilising inCite and e-lists as appropriate.

The Standing Committee shall also liaise with ALIA Research Committee. The Standing Committee will also liaise where necessary with other Standing Committees such as Education and Professional Development Standing Committee or Conferences Standing Committee.

Review

The Standing Committee shall be subject to the review requirements of the ALIA Board of Directors at least once every two years.

Secretariat

ALIA National Office will provide secretariat support. ALIA National Office staff supporting this Standing Committee will be Assistant Director, Strategy and Advocacy and Manager, Education, Policy and Research.

Endorsed by ALIA Board of Directors, August 2007