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Office for Human Resource Development & Recruitment

50 E. Huron St.
Chicago, IL 60611
Phone: 1-800-545-2433, 4277
Fax: 312-280-3256
E-mail address: hrdr@ala.org

Vision

“Meet the career development needs of the library and information science workforce as well as the management needs and development of human resource professionals  ”

Mission

The mission of the American Library Association (ALA) Office for Human Resource Development and Recruitment (HRDR) is to facilitate the development of librarianship as a profession.  To accomplish this purpose, HRDR focuses on:

  • education and learning programs

HRDR provides information on education and professional development in support of the principle of lifelong learning.

  • recruitment of a diverse workforce

To develop a diverse workforce, HRDR designs and disseminates recruitment materials, conducts recruiting activities, and encourages participation in recruitment at the grassroots level of the profession.

  • policies and practices in the areas of management and human resources which best serve the needs of libraries and their employees

HRDR communicates with libraries on issues relating to management and human resources and acts as an advocate for “best practices” in these areas.

HRDR stimulates and encourages research in areas related to its ongoing mission.  In all of its activities, HRDR acts in conjunction with and is the coordinating body for other ALA activities relating to its mission. 

Programmatic Priorities

In order to adequately facilitate the components of the HRDR mission and follow its vision, programmatic priorities and services are directed over the following areas:

  • Training and Development
  • Career Development
  • Selection and staffing
  • Recruitment for Library & Information Science Careers
  • Organization Development
  • Human Resource Management

Staff

Lorelle Swader, MLS, MA, CAE - Director


Phone: 800-545-2433 x4278; 312/280-4278
E-mail: lswader@ala.org

Major Areas of Responsibility:

  • Strategic planning
  • Administrative oversight
  • Fiscal management
  • Policy interpretation
  • ALA Beta Phi Mu
  • Committee on Education
  • Committee on the Status of Women in Librarianship
  • HRDR Advisory Committee
  • Orientation, Training, Leadership and Development Committee
  • Scholarships and Study Grants Committee
  • ALA Education Assembly
  • ALA Recruitment Assembly

Beatrice Calvin - Program Officer (Placement & Recruitment)

Phone: 800/545-2433, ext. 4280; 312/280-4280
E-Mail: bcalvin@ala.org

Major Areas of Responsibility: 

  • ALA Placement Service
  • Emerging Leaders Program
  • LibraryCareers.org Website
  • JobList
  • Recruitment/Career Fairs
  • Foreign Credentialing

Kimberly Sanders - Program Officer (Scholarships & Education)

Phone: 800-545-2433 x4279; 312/280-4279
E-mail: ksanders@ala.org

Major Areas of Responsibility: 

  • ALA General Scholarship Program
  • Empowerment Conference for Library Support Staff
  • Continuing Education Units (CEUs)
  • New Members Round Table (NMRT)

Darlena Davis - Program Coordinator

Phone: 800-545-2433 x4277; 312/280-4277
E-mail: ddavis@ala.org

Major Areas of Responsibility: 

  • Handbook/Rosters
  • Roundtables
  • Continuing Library Education Network and Exchange Round Table (CLENERT)
  • Library Instruction Round Table (LIRT)
  • Library Support Staff Interests Round Table (LSSIRT)
  • Staff Organizations Round Table (SORT)
  • Processing of financial receipts
  • HRDR Information line and e-mail