This was our poster for the Emerging Leader Poster Session at the Annual American Library Association Conference in Chicago.

1. APALA Emerging Leaders Project
We conducted a pre-conference planning survey on
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membership needs and interests for APALA’s 35 anniversary
celebration
Who Are APALA Members?
They’re a diverse group, representing a variety of libraries
and information settings with a large student
membership.
Where Do Members Work?
What Do Members
Think of APALA?
What Topics Do Members Want
to See at a Pre-Conference?
Generally, members are positive about APALA, especially
networking and relationship building opportunities. There is
room for improvement in areas of member outreach and
events as well as communication
What Do Members Appreciate
about APALA?
Our Process
January
February
March
April
May
June