ABOS Committees

Awards Committee

The Awards Committee is charged with distribution of awards, grants, and scholarships. The amount of scholarship and types of awards and grants will be determined by the Board of Directors. 

Bylaws Committee

The Bylaws Committee is charged with reviewing the bylaws, and making recommended changes which are presented for approval by the Membership. 

Communications Committee

The Communications Committee is charged with promoting outreach and bookmobile services and their purpose on a national level. In addition, the committee manages ABOS social media platforms and related events, publishes the Out & About newsletter, and creates professional-looking graphics for events, promotions, and the conference. The committee also works with other organizations or businesses in selling ABOS merchandise and creating designs for merchandise.

Conference Planning Committee

The Conference Planning Committee is charged with the program, speakers, events, vendors, exhibitions, and other duties as needed. Conference sub-committees shall be formed as needed. 

Continuing Education Committee

The Continuing Education Committee is charged with planning and implementing professional development and networking opportunities in the fields of library outreach throughout the year.

Long Range Planning Committee

The Long Range Planning Committee is charged with providing recommendations to the ABOS Board of Directors for future conference sites.

Membership Committee

The Membership Committee is charged with membership development, recruitment, and retention.

Technology Committee

The Technology committee is charged with working with the Board of Directors to create and maintain an interactive website for the organization. In addition, this committee shall incorporate new technologies, as they become available, to enhance the exposure of the organization; as well as play a vital role in providing technical assistance during the annual conference.