ALA-APA Council Session

January 10, 2016

Boson, MA

9:30am

ALA Midwinter documents can be found here:  http://www.ala.org/aboutala/council-documents-midwinter-and-annual-conference-2016

The meeting was called to order at 9:30am

The agenda was set and introductions were made.

ALA-APA executive Director Report - Keith Michael Fiels - Highlights include

-The Certificated Library Directors program has over 270 people enrolled and 82 graduates.

-LSSC (Library Support Staff Certification) has 495 people enrolled and 135 graduates.

-National Library Workers Day is April 12 the same day as national Equal Pay Day.  With ALA being a female dominated organization, it is good that these events happen on the same day in 2016.  Celebrate all library workers on April 12.  Highlight any activities and send stories to ALA.

-Follow APA on Twitter and Facebook.

ALA-APA Treasurer's Report - Mario Gonzalez

-The organization is financially healthy with a net revenue of nearly $52,000 in 2015.

-The first quarter of 2016 is looking good with a current net revenue of over $11,000.

The meeting adjourned at 9:47