2009/2010 InULA Committees

InULA was founded in the 1960s to enable librarians to work together to obtain faculty status. It continues now with two purposes: to promote excellence in library service and to provide opportunities for continuing education and professional development.

Most of the work of the organization is done by members working on committees.

(Excerpts from "What is InULA" http://www.indiana.edu/~inula/about/index.html)

Ad-Hoc Committee: Requests for Funds from InULA

Charge: Investigate and recommend policies and procedures for groups that request funds from InULA to sponsor events.

Book Sale Committees

Charge: This committee shall organize a book sale normally held in conjunction with National Library Week. (April 11-17, 2010).

2009 Charge: Update the Book Sale Manual to reflect current procedures.

Communications Committee

Charge: This committee shall administer the InULA listserv and the InULA Web site. It shall compile, edit, prepare and distribute all publications, both print and electronic, of the Association.

Constitution and Bylaws Committee

Charge: This committee shall consider proposals for amending the Association's Constitution and Bylaws, and shall present such proposals to the membership for approval as specified in Article VII of the Constitution. The Committee chairperson shall also perform the duties specified in Article VIII of the Constitution.

Scholarship and Grants Committee

(formerly Professional Development Committee)

Charge: This committee shall receive and review applications for the research incentive fund and scholarship program applications and submit their recommendations to the Executive Board for approval and funding.

2009 Charges: Review the guidelines for both Research Incentive Funds and Scholarship Applications to make the policies and procedures more clear. Encourage applications for the Research Incentive Fund Gather previous year.s Incentive Fund summaries

Program and Social Committee

Charge: This committee shall organize at least one program of interest to the members. This committee shall also design, administer and publicize such activities as workshops, institutes or conferences for the professional development of librarianship. It may also organize a fund-raising event to support the InULA Research Incentive Fund.

2009 Charge: Post sessions that were captured via Breeze on the InULA website.

Membership Committee: (Was voted on and approved this year as a standing committee)

Charge: (From the InULA Constitution) It shall be the responsibility of the three Representatives-at-Large to administer member recruitment and retention. Duties shall include conducting the annual membership drive beginning August 1, contacting new librarians during the year to inform them about the Association and invite their membership, and assessing the needs and interests of members in order to advise the Executive Board in its planning.

2009 Charges: Conduct Membership Survey Investigate and recommend a suitable replacement for the mugs given to new members. Implement Paypal system for membership dues.