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

[Ashlee Clark]

The State Library of Ohio is seeking nominations for appointment to the
State Library Board.  Board Member Mary Vesper Schwetschenau recently
resigned from the Board leaving a vacancy. The appointed candidate will
complete Ms. Schwetschenau's term which expires on December 31, 2011.

 

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 former employee of a school, public, 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
January 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. At its February 10, 2009 meeting the State Library Board
reaffirmed their desire to seek balanced geographic representation when
considering nominations for appointment to the Board.

 

Current or past board members or former employees of school, public,
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.

 

Current State Library Board members are:

Dr. George W. Paulson, President, of Columbus (term ends 12/31/2010)

Lynn Grimshaw, Vice-President, of Wheelersburg (term ends 12/31/2009)

Ward Murrey of Caldwell (term ends 12/31/2012)

Stephen Wood of Lyndhurst (term ends 12/31/2013)

 

The State Library Board has identified the following top strategic goals
for FY 2009:

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 March 6, 2009 to:

      Ashlee Clark, Executive Secretary to the State Librarian

      State Library of Ohio

      274 East First Avenue

      Columbus, OH 43201

      Email: aclark at sloma.state.oh.us <mailto:aclark at sloma.state.oh.us> 

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