Statement of Purpose & Bylaws

Statement of Purpose
The purpose of the Assessment Interest Group is to exchange ideas and information in the area of library assessment. Specific interests include measuring the impact of library services and resources on patron activities; measuring the effectiveness of library activities within the library; the use of surveys, focus groups, interviews, usability studies, and other techniques as assessment tools; discussing current library assessment literature and  applications for members’ libraries; and acting on data gathered through assessment.

Membership Criteria
Membership is open to all members of the Georgia Library Association.

Bylaws

ARTICLE I.  Name
The name of this organization shall be Assessment Interest Group of the Georgia Library Association.

ARTICLE II. Objective
The objective of this organization is to exchange ideas and information in all areas of library assessment.

ARTICLE III. Membership
Members of the Georgia Library Association who are interested in the topic of library assessment are eligible for membership in the Assessment Interest Group.

ARTICLE IV. Officers
The officers of this organization shall be a Chair, a Vice-Chair/Chair-Elect, and a Secretary-Treasurer. These officers shall perform the duties usually attached to these offices.

ARTICLE V. Elections
Section 1. The officers shall be elected at the annual business meeting and shall hold office for one year or until their successors are elected.

Section 2. Each member shall have the right to one vote.

ARTICLE VI. Committees

Section 1. The interest group chair shall appoint such committees as are necessary to transact the business of the interest group.

Section 2. The committee members shall, by a majority vote, elect the chair of the committee during a regular meeting or via email among members of the committee.

ARTICLE VII. Meetings

Section 1. The annual business meeting shall be held in conjunction with the Georgia Council of Media Organizations Conference. Other meetings may be called at the discretion of the officers.

Section 2. All or part of one meeting held during the Georgia Council of Media Organizations Conference shall be devoted to the transaction of business and shall include the election of officers.

ARTICLE VIII. Amendment to the Bylaws
The articles may be adopted, amended, or repealed at any regular meeting of the Assessment Interest Group at which a quorum is present, provided such notice was given prior to the announcement of the meeting.

ARTICLE IX. Nominations
Nominations for candidates for elective office shall be made from the floor at the annual business meeting.

ARTICLE X. Quorum
One-fourth of the membership shall constitute a quorum.

ARTICLE XI. Current Membership
The secretary shall maintain a list of current members.