Photo by Virginia Feher
On January 1st, 2020, the new officers for the Georgia Library Association began their service. The Officer Induction occurred in October during the Georgia Libraries Conference in Macon, Georgia. Dr. Gordon Baker presided over the induction ceremony that included lighted candles.
The following GLA members are serving as officers in 2020:
President: Laura Burtle, Georgia State University
First Vice-President/President-Elect: Oscar Gittemeier, Atlanta-Fulton Public Library System
Vice-President for Membership: Janice Shipp, Savannah State University
Vice-President of Marketing and Branding: Jacqueline Radebaugh, Columbus State University
Secretary: Scott Pieper, Georgia State University
Treasurer: Ben Bryson, Marshes of Glynn Libraries
ALA Councilor: Tamika Barnes, Georgia State University
In a statement about her presidency, Laura Burtle remarked, “My election as GLA President was a huge surprise and honor! The last year learning about the role from 2019 president Jennifer Lautzenheiser has been illuminating, and I am excited about the year ahead. The chance to work with librarians, library staff, students, and library supporters from all over the state and all kinds of libraries is energizing and one of my favorite things about GLA!”
