[OPLINLIST] Nominees for OPLIN Board sought

[Stephen Hedges]

The Ohio Public Library Information Network (OPLIN) is seeking
nominations for its Board of Trustees. The OPLIN Board consists of
eleven members appointed by the State Library Board. These members
are library directors, staff, and past or present trustees of public
libraries.

The OPLIN Board has one vacancy for a term ending June 30, 2010,
with the option to be reappointed for an additional three-year term.
The appointment will officially begin after approval by the State
Library Board, no sooner than April 1, 2008.

We urge members of the public library community to reflect on the
qualifications of their members and nominate candidates for the
OPLIN Board. Any individual who believes he or she has a
contribution to make should feel free to self-nominate. We actively
seek out Board membership that represents all parts of Ohio, and all
sizes of public libraries. In order to reflect the diverse interests
of Ohio's 251 independent libraries, and to serve the best interests
of Ohio's many library patrons and information consumers, it is
vital that we have a strong pool of nominees from which to select
Board members.

The nominated candidate should possess the following qualifications
in order to be considered:
- Is a current or past member of a Board of Library Trustees of an
Ohio public library or a current staff member of one.
- Is willing and available to commit one full day every other month
to attend Board meetings at the State Library of Ohio, plus
additional time for committee assignments.
- Is committed to providing the residents of Ohio with equal access
to information.
- Understands and supports the differences that exist among Ohio's
public libraries due to size, geographic location, and varieties of
missions.
- Understands the diversity of clienteles served by Ohio's public
libraries in regard to age, education, and socio-economic situation.
- Supports the concept of partnering with schools and institutions
of higher learning.
- Understands the need for moving technology forward while working
within the tight cost pressures in the present funding environment.

Please send nominations with supporting information, by February 1,
2008, to:

Stephen Hedges, Executive Director
Ohio Public Library Information Network
2323 W. 5th Avenue, Suite 130
Columbus, OH 43204
Email: hedgesst at oplin.org