The purpose of this organization shall be to enhance the status and image of library support staff within libraries and the community at large, to provide a network of communication among it members, and to increase opportunities for educational and professional growth for support staff in all types of libraries.

Paraprofessional Community of Interest  members hold membership in the Arkansas Library Association, but  non-members can participate in ALPS activities. If you are interested in joining Arkansas Library Association and becoming a member of the CI, go to https://arlib.org/join.

Officers

Chair: Jobe
Editorial Asst, CALS EOA & Adult Programmer
Central Arkansas Library System
Bobby L. Roberts Library of Arkansas History & Art
100 Rock St | Little Rock, AR 72201 (mailing)
401 President Clinton Ave | Little Rock, AR 72201 (physical)
501-320-5714
jjobe@cals.org

ALPS Past Chair: Amy DeVooght
Circulation Manager
Hendrix College
Bailey Library
1600 Washington Ave | Conway, AR 72032
501-450-1303
devooght@hendrix.edu

ALPS Social Media Coordinator: Karen Pruneda
Interlibrary Loan Supervisor
University of Central Arkansas
Torreyson Library
201 Donaghy Ave. | Conway, AR  72034
501-450-5205
kpruneda@uca.edu
  

Previous Chairs

2022-2024 - Amy DeVooght
2021 - Stuart Fuell
2020 - Becky Fischer
2019 - Dalene Schrier
2018 - Simone Kirk
2017 - Devona Pendergrass
2016 - Lisa Holiman
2015 - Shawn Manis
2014 - Erin Baber
2013 - Shya Washington
2012 - LaTonya Jones
2011 - Melanie Allen
2010 - Kara Propes
2009 - Kim Hillison