The following ALA Counciler-at-Large candidates are personal members of ASCLA. These names and candidate statements are provided for informational purposes only and imply no endorsement of the candidates. Detailed information about each candidate can also be found in the biography provided with the ALA ballot. View the full list of candidates for the ALA 2009 Elections. Judith Gibbons I ask for your vote for ALA Council at this time when the library community is facing myriad options coupled with limited resources, and when it is so vitally important that we effectively advocate for quality libraries and well trained personnel. As a veteran advocate, I am experienced in speaking out for libraries and library workers on the local, state and national levels, and utilizing every opportunity to promote proactive change. This is a time in my life where I feel that I have both the time and interest to devote to ALA Council. I retired from the Commonwealth of Kentucky in December, 2008 after thirty plus years of service working in reference, children’s services and adult programming. In addition, I served as a county library director and coordinated the public library program for the state. My volunteer committee work ranges from … Continue reading ASCLA Members Run for ALA Council