President

• Presides at all Executive Committee and Board meetings and the General Assembly.
  
• Oversees the operations of the Executive Secretary and Chairperson of the Awards Committee.
  
• Coordinates external award nominations.
  
• Coordinates the regular update of the Handbook of the Organization.
  
• Negotiates the initial contract for the IASL conference and reports to the Executive Committee for final approval.
  
• Establishes committees and make appointments, with the approval of the Executive Committee.
  
• Calls a regular meeting of the Executive Committee and Board just before, during and/or just after the meeting of the General Assembly.
  
• Arranges for the meeting of the General Assembly and ensures that a written notice is prepared for this meeting stating (a) place of meeting, (b) day and hour of the meeting, and (c) purpose(s) of meeting.
  
• Prepares an annual report of all Association activities.
  
• Finalizes all annual reports for distribution to the Webmaster.
  
• Coordinates strategic planning for the Association [All objectives].
  
• Represents the Association or nominates another Executive Committee member according to function or event.
  
• Leads any constitutional change discussions and is recognized as the "chief executive" in the Constitution.
  
• Prepares agendas for all meetings.
  
• Prepares President’s message, and coordinates summary reports of the Board, Executive Committee and Annual General Meeting actions for the Newsletter.
  
• Oversees the following committees – Awards, By-Laws, Nominations.
  
• Other responsibilities as specified from time to time by the Executive Committee.
  

Vice-President -- Association Operations

• Coordinates the publishing operations of School Libraries Worldwide, IASL Newsletter, and School Libraries Online.
  
• Coordinates all other publishing activities related to conferences, projects, and initiatives of the Association.
  
• Coordinates an annual review of the conference-planning manual.
  
• Ensures the host conference group for the annual IASL conference comply with IASL conference guidelines.
  
• Coordinates the collection of annual reports from School Libraries Worldwide, IASL Newsletter, and Webmaster, and edits for consistency to standard format prior to distribution to the President.
  
• Manages and supports the ongoing development of membership fees and structures.
  
• Coordinates the annual membership campaign.
  
• Oversees the following committees/groups – School Libraries Worldwide, IASL Newsletter, Webmaster, Publications, and Membership.
  
• Other responsibilities as specified from time to time by the Executive Committee.
  

Vice-President -- Advocacy and Promotion

• Actively seeks advertising, sponsorship and research grants to further objectives of the Association.
  
• Coordinates the collection of annual reports from International School Library Month and Publications & Information Dissemination, and edits for consistency to standard format prior to distribution to the President.
  
• Coordinates the IASL promotion strategies:
  
• IASL Awards program
  
• Membership
  
• Publications
  
• Web presence
  
• International School Library Month
  
• Identifies future conference venues and presents proposals to the Executive Committee for consideration.
  
• Prepares press releases, in collaboration with the President, and, if necessary, an appropriate Executive Committee member and forwards to the Executive Secretary for distribution.
  
• Oversees the following committees/groups – International School Library Month, and Publications & Information Dissemination
  
• Other responsibilities as specified from time to time by the Executive Committee.
  

Vice-President -- Association Relations

• Presides at the Assembly of Associations.
  
• Supports and liaises with the Regional Directors.
  
• Coordinates the collection of annual reports from Regional Directors and Special Interest Groups, and edits for consistency to standard format prior to distribution to the President.
  
• Responsible for Assembly of Associations, Communiqué and related associations activities.
  
• Supports and manages Special Interest Groups.
  
• Monitors and assesses effectiveness of Special Interest Groups.
  
• Recommends and organizes new Special Interest Groups.
  
• Coordinates requests for professional assistance and expertise.
  
• Provides practical support for those starting a school library association or school library program.
  
• Develops alliances with relevant international professional associations, professional development providers and Non-Government Organizations, such as IFLA, IBBY, UNESCO and Ministries and Departments of Education.
  
• Develops and maintain relationships with IASL member associations.
  
• Available for nomination to organizations such as IFLA, IBBY and UNESCO.
  
• Oversees the following committees /groups – Special Interest Groups and Regional Directors.
  
• Other responsibilities as specified from time to time by the Executive Committee.
  

Treasurer

• Presides at the Budget Committee.
  
• Keeps the Executive Committee and the Board informed of the state of the Association's finances.
  
• Prepares and presents a proposed annual budget.
  
• Monitors revenue and expenses of the Association.
  
• Reviews the financial statements.
  
• Oversees the Associations' finances and investments.
  
• Ensures IRS obligations for filing returns are met.
  
• Presents the audited statements at the Annual General Meeting.
  
• Involved in the management and ongoing development of membership fees and structures.
  

Past President

• Provides support to the Executive Committee as required.
  
• Is a member of the Membership Committee.
  
• Transacts other responsibilities as specified from time to time by the Executive Committee.
  

Executive Secretary/Executive Director

• Monitors change to the Incorporation Act and advise the Executive Committee.
  
• Maintains a current copy of the Constitution on the website in liaison with the Webmaster.
  
• Liaises with the Executive Committee and the Board.
  
• Assists the President in the preparation of agendas for meetings.
  
• Records the minutes of all meetings and forwards to the President for verification.
  
• Provides a central collection point for information to be distributed to the Webmaster.
  
• Monitors the best sources for printing and distribution of the IASL Newsletter School Libraries Worldwide and reports to the Treasurer.
  
• Maintains the database of motions and decisions of all meetings.