[OPLINLIST] State Library of Ohio is seeking nominations for appointment to the State Library Board

[Marsha McDevitt-Stredney]

The State Library Board met on September 27, 2007 and as part of the
agenda considered nominations for the seat being vacated by David Miller
at the end of 2007.  At its October meeting the board will be
reconsidering four candidates nominated earlier in the year for a recent
vacancy on the Board.  The Board expressed a strong desire to give the
library community another opportunity to nominate additional candidates
for the position.  The Board will recommend three candidates for
consideration to the State Board of Education at their Board's December
meeting.  
Therefore, the State Library of Ohio is seeking nominations for
appointment to the State Library Board for a five year term beginning in
early 2008 and ending December 31, 2012.
The nominated candidate should have experience in at least one of the
following areas:
*As a board member or an employee of a public organization or
institution.
*As a board member or employee of a public, school, academic or
specialized library.
*In the development of equal access to information for all Ohio
residents.
*Changing technologies and their impact on libraries.
The State Library Board consists of five members appointed by the State
Board of Education.  The Board ordinarily meets for a two-day retreat in
February and then monthly March through July and again in September,
October and December.  For information on the specific powers and duties
of the State Library Board, please see Chapter 3375.01 of the Ohio
Revised Code.
Current or past board members or employees of public, school, academic
or special libraries will be given first consideration for nomination.
However, it should be noted that a person cannot serve on a public
library board and on the State Library Board concurrently.  In addition,
while the State Library Board values the input of library directors,
their role with their own library boards precludes them from serving on
the State Library Board.
The State Library Board has identified the following top strategic goals
for FY 2007: 
Target 1:  The State Library will provide high quality library and
information services and products to all organizational units of state
government.  
Target 2:  The State Library will serve as a resource to the library
community by providing training, consultation and statewide projects
which will enhance library service to Ohio residents.
Target 3:  The State Library will be a statewide resource in partnership
with local libraries to provide library service to Ohio residents.  Our
emphasis will be on "virtual" information to meet the anytime, anywhere
needs of Ohio residents. 
Target 4:  The State Library will provide support to its internal
customers in the areas of fiscal administration, employee relations,
information technology, marketing, building services and delivery. 
Send nominations, plus supporting information, by October 15, 2007 to:
      Bill Morris, Executive Assistant to the State Librarian
      State Library of Ohio
      274 East First Avenue
      Columbus, OH 43201
      Email: wmorris at sloma.state.oh.us
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For more information about the State Library of Ohio Board go to:
http://www.library.ohio.gov/board.html


Marsha McDevitt-Stredney
Director, Marketing and Communications 
274 E. 1st Avenue   
Columbus, OH 43201
Tel: 614-644-6875
www.library.ohio.gov
"The State Library of Ohio provides services and resources to assist
state government and libraries in providing the best service to all."



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