Five members appointed for overlapping terms of three years each. The functions of the Committee require that members should have a particular interest in issues that are relevant for promoting a 'culture of inclusion.'

The Committee shall:

(1) recommend to the Board of Directors policies and programs related to the recruitment, retention, development, and advancement of members who represent a diverse population (as defined in Board Document A06-18) of the Association;

(2) initiate, develop, and encourage Association-wide plans related to the recruitment, development, and advancement of librarians and information professionals from under-represented groups within the organization;

(3) evaluate applicants for the Diversity Leadership Development Program award and recommend to the Board those suitable for receipt of the award; and

(4) initiate publicity regarding diversity concerns through Association-wide methods of communication.

(The Chief Community Officer is a member of the Committee and the Association Office contact.) Committee definition revised January 2006 -- Board Document A06-25.