Bio

Ball is currently manager of the Stratton Branch of Cobb County Public Library System.  She has been an active member of ALA since becoming a librarian which spans more than 30 years.   She has served on various ALA, PLA and previously LITA committees.   Some of her committees and sub-committees include Office of Information Technology Policy; Committee on Legislation; Chair of E-Government Services Committee which was a subcommittee out of the ALA Washington Office (served 6 years). Currently serves with the Digital Inclusion Working Group; Co-Chair of Digital Literacy Advisory Group until June 2025 (PLA) and has previously served on the Copyright and many more subcommittees, committees and division groups.  Dr. Ball is a passionate advocate for equal access to library services for all.   She is also committed to serving the unserved and underserved in her community. She believes that broad band is a right for every citizen. Works to help elevate the inequalities of the Digital Divide.  

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