Should I be elected, I
would bring to the American Library Association (ALA),
its members, and its stakeholders my deep passion for
the library field and my experiences in education and
library administration.
Thirty-five years of
experience as a leader
has not only allowed me insight into ALA's
challenges, but also allowed me time to develop close
associations with the incredibly talented members
of ALA. Both the insight and the associations provide me
with the necessary preparation to respond effectively to
ALA's opportunities in the 21st century.
Totten has completed
several courses and workshops in parliamentary procedures. He
has presided over Joint Texas Planning councils represented by
more than 600 public libraries.
He has successfully
served as the presiding officer in large organizations notably,
the Texas Library Association’s Council. He is known for being able to move
controversial and complex issues in a very orderly manner.
Herman
Totten, an experienced leader in the information field for 35+
years, is Immediate Past
President of the Texas Library Association, the largest state
library association in the U.S.
A
highly skilled parliamentarian,
Totten approaches the complex, oftentimes controversial agenda with
confidence.
Totten
admires his Melvil Dewey Medal,
awarded by ALA in 2001 for creative professional leadership.
Totten,
a magnetic teacher, received a grant this year to create the first
ALA accredited Online Library
Management Certificate Program for library workers anywhere in
the world to earn the certificate while they continue working.
Totten has completed
several courses and workshops in parliamentary procedures. He
has presided over Joint Texas Planning councils represented by
more than 600 public libraries.
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Totten, an experienced leader in the information field for 35+
years, is Immediate Past 
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