Intrigued by the future of public libraries in a rapidly changing world, Vailey actively engages in activities that consider and respond to such change. In June 2015, Vailey will begin her tenure as the 2015-16 President of the Public Library Association after serving on the PLA Executive Board from 2011-13. She is a member of the American Library Association, the Oregon Library Association and the Urban Libraries Council Executive Board. Additionally, Vailey serves on the Library Advisory Committee for ALA’s Policy Revolution! initiative. She has been an active participant in ALA’s Digital Content Working Group since its inception.