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Science and Technology Section (STS): About Our Officers

This is a guide for current and potential offers in the Science and Technology (STS) Section of ACRL

How to use this guide

STS Officers are the leadership of the section and are involved in all aspects of STS. They guide what we do and how we can do better. They appoint committees and discussion groups, create and disband taskforces, initiate new work, and collaborate within the larger structures of ALA and ACRL.

STS Officers are elected through ALA/ACRL ballot and serve for the time periods listed below.  Under each officer is their duties and a calendar to help with scheduling activities throughout the year.  The two Members-at-Large have staggered terms, alternating election cycles.

  • STS Chair (1 year term then serves as Past-Chair)
  • STS Vice-Chair/Chair-Elect (1 year term then serves as STS Chair)
  • STS Past-Chair (1 year term)
  • STS Secretary (2 year term)
  • STS Publicity Officer (2 year term)
  • STS Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Officer (2 year terms)
  • STS Members-at-Large - 2 positions (2 year terms)

If you wish to run for STS Office, please contact the STS Nominating Committee.