ALA announced June 14 that Raymond Pun will not assume the role of ALA president in 2025–2026 because of health reasons. Pun was elected in early April with 67% of the vote. The 2024–2025 Executive Board will fill the vacancy within 30 days of taking office, subject to a confirmation vote by ALA Council, in accordance with ALA bylaws. ALA President Emily Drabinski has convened a working group, which includes incoming and outgoing board members, to select and vet candidates for recommendation to the 2024–2025 ALA Executive Board.