Standing Committees
In addition to attending executive Board and Membership meetings during ALA Midwinter and Annual (Summer) conferences, members can be active in the Association through committee work. Staggered two-year appointments to committees (of four or more members) ensure continuity and promote mentoring of new appointees.
Ad Hoc Committees
Special committees and task forces created as needed by the President each year. Examples include Local Arrangements committees for ALA Conferences and Task Force for Library Services to Asian Pacific Americans.
Task Forces
Special committees or task forces that will support the goals and purposes of the organization can be appointed by the Executive Board. The life of a special committee or task force shall be limited to one year unless the Executive Board otherwise provides.
Representatives
Members may be appointed as APALA liaisons to ALA Committees or other organizations.