AVL Council

The Alabama Virtual Library (AVL) is managed by a governing council consisting of representatives from the following state agencies; the Alabama Commission on Higher Education, the Alabama Community College System, the Alabama Public Library Service, the Alabama State Department of Education, and the Alabama Supercomputer Authority.

The director of each participating state agency shall appoint three Council members to serve as representatives and advocates for the AVL. Each appointment is made for a three-year term. Initial appointments to the Council may have varying lengths of service to allow staggered rotation and terms of service.

The AVL Council meets regularly every other month and the public is invited to attend. Click here for more information on AVL Council Meetings. The Council adheres to a set of Bylaws that are fully reviewed for revisions or additions at least every three years. Click here to read the current AVL Council Bylaws.

Alabama Commission on Higher Education

Shelia Limerick - University of West Alabama (2027)
John-Bauer Graham - Jacksonville State University (2026)
Toni Carter - Athens State University (2028)

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Alabama State Department of Education

Susanne Estes - Alabama State Department of Education (2028)
Mary Alice Pouliot - Alabama State Department of Education (2028)
Alicia Johnson - Alabama State Department of Education (2027)

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Alabama Community College System

Chantae Calhoun - Alabama Community College System (2026)
Amy Smith - Trenholm State Community College (2026)
Nacole Adams - Lawson State Community College (2028)

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Alabama Public Library Service

Alex Perry - Alabama Public Library Service (2027)
Amy Henderson - Oxford Public Library (2025)
Kevin Pearcey (Chair) - Greenville-Butler County Public Library (2027)

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Alabama Supercomputer Authority

Brad Watts - Alabama Supercomputer Authority (2027)
Liz Burgess - Alabama Supercomputer Authority (2027)
Noelle Morin - Alabama Supercomputer Authority (2028)

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AVL members are expected to work on various standing committees to assure that the business of the Council is addressed and that state policies are followed. Members may volunteer or be assigned by the chair to work on one or more standing committee(s).

Budget
Chantae Calhoun
Toni Carter
By-Laws
Alex Perry
Sheila Limerick
Alicia Johnson
Amy Smith
Database Review
Alex Perry
Nacole Adams
Sheila Limerick
Legislative and Advocacy
John-Bauer Graham
Chantae Calhoun
Alex Perry
Nominating
Amy Henderson
John-Bauer Graham
Alicia Johnson
Amy Smith
OER Commons
Alicia Johnson
Toni Carter
Amy Smith
Alex Perry
Publicity
Alicia Johnson
Sheila Limerick
Chantae Calhoun
Amy Henderson
Selection and Licensing
Toni Carter
Nacole Adams
Kevin Pearcey
Training
John-Bauer Graham
Chantae Calhoun
Amy Henderson
Strategic Planning
John-Bauer Graham
Chantae Calhoun
Kevin Pearcey