SLAG - Student Library Advisory Group

Goals

• To bring young adults into the library
• To develop and assist with young adult programming
• To aid in all areas of the library’s development
• To assist in decisions directly affecting the Young Adult Room
• To assist community, when an occasion arises
• To select and purchase Young Adult materials
• To raise funds to purchase Young Adult materials and support programs
• To connect teens and authors

When representing SLAG and the library, members must conduct themselves with maturity and respect in such a manner that fairly represents SLAG, its goals and its members.

SLAG Bylaws

• Open Enrollment – New members are always welcome. We just ask that you make a commitment to SLAG.
• Members are required to attend six meetings a year (excused absence accepted with phone call) and at least one fundraising event to stay on the mailing list, get Facebook and other online notifications, and take part in SLAG activities. Those members who are absent from meetings for three months in a row will be taken off the mailing list.
• Officers will be elected at the May meeting. Officers must be in High School and have been a SLAG member for at least one year. A representative from Middle School will be elected and will advise officers. Officers will be asked to step down if they have three consecutive unexcused absences or five total unexcused absences in one year.
• Decisions (activities, funds designated, etc.) made be made with at least seven members or three officers.
• Meetings are held the first Thursday of the month at 4:00, unless otherwise noted. They will last approximately one hour. Committee Meetings, as needed, will be held the Tuesday following the SLAG Meeting at 4:00.
• SLAG Members are asked to follow the SLAG Meeting Etiquette rules
  • To speak raise your hand and address the president
  • Talking is permitted during social time.
  • Members may be asked to leave if they cannot be quiet.

Print SLAG Mission, Goals, and Byaws [pdf]