Announcing November RUSA STARS Virtual Town Hall and new STARS Bylaws for spring 2026 membership vote

RUSA STARS members;

The American Library Association election ballot in March 2026 will ask the STARS membership to vote on whether or not to replace our current STARS Bylaws (2020) with a revised and updated version submitted by the STARS Organization Committee and approved by the STARS Executive Committee this past summer.  A two-thirds majority of those members voting is needed for passage.

For your consideration:

In preparation for the vote . . .

You are cordially invited to attend a STARS Virtual Town Hall this Fall where RUSA STARS Chair Renna Redd and members of the STARS Organization Committee will discuss the proposed Bylaws.

Date:                                   November 12, 2025, 2pm-3pm ET

To Register:                      https://ala-events.zoom.us/meeting/register/EoyjxNPSRQyEhS9_VrNKNQ       

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the Zoom meeting.  The meeting will include a brief presentation followed by a Q&A discussion session.  Questions regarding the proposed Bylaws can also be submitted to the presenters in advance using this survey.  The presentation portion of the meeting will be recorded.

Submitted by the STARS Outreach and Engagement Committee on behalf of Brian Miller, Chair, STARS Organization Committee