Gina Costello, LSU Libraries’ Associate Dean of Technology and Special Collections, has been elected to serve as a Director-at-Large on the Core Board of Directors, a division of the American Library Association (ALA). Her three-year term will begin during the ALA annual conference in June 2025.

Costello has been a dedicated member of Core since its founding and previously participated in both the Library and Information Technology Association (LITA) and the Library Leadership and Management Association (LLAMA), which merged to form Core. Inspired by the merger, she became more active in the organization and has served on the planning committees for the last three annual conferences, bringing collaboration and enthusiasm to her service.

In this new role, Costello is honored to represent LSU and hopes to support and enhance Core’s strengths while helping the growing organization remain flexible and responsive to member needs. 

“The opportunities within Core have helped me develop leadership skills and expand my knowledge, which ultimately serve to further one of LSU Libraries’ missions to lead and innovate across the profession,” she said. 

Costello’s continued involvement in Core will help ensure that LSU Libraries remains engaged with national conversations around library innovation, leadership, and professional development, bringing back ideas and insights that benefit the entire LSU community.