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St. Luke’s Librarian Appointed to American Library Association Committee on Education
The American Library Association (ALA) recently appointed St. Luke’s Middle School Librarian Jean Myles to its Committee on Education. The ALA, the oldest, largest, and most well-known library association in the world, works to enhance learning and ensure access to information for everyone.
As a member of the Committee on Education, Jean will use her expertise in the field of library sciences to:
- Develop and recommend policies for the ALA as they pertain to education and information studies.
- Gather information from ALA members about the condition, relevance, and education needed to improve library and information services.
- Communicate and build relationships with national and international organizations in the education and information services areas.
- Identify education initiatives to help promote ALA members, organizations, and accomplishments.
- Discover areas where education and information services research are needed.
Jean is one of nine members appointed to the committee and will serve a two-year term.
Congratulations, Jean, on this incredible honor!
St. Luke’s School is a secular (non-religious), private school in New Canaan, CT for grades 5 through 12 serving over 35 towns in Connecticut and New York. Our exceptional academics and diverse co-educational community foster students’ intellectual and ethical development and prepare them for top colleges. St. Luke’s Leading with Humanity curriculum builds the commitment to serve and the confidence to lead.
