[OPLINLIST] OPLIN is seeking nominations for the Board

[Stephen Hedges]

Just a reminder that OPLIN is looking for a new Board member. We have had some fine nominations so far, but would welcome more. Deadline is November 20.

Stephen
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Stephen Hedges, Director
Ohio Public Library Information Network (OPLIN)
2323 W. Fifth Ave., Suite 130, Columbus, OH 43204
614-728-5250  ::  hedgesst at oplin.org

----- Original Message -----
> From: "Stephen Hedges" <hedgesst at oplin.org>
> To: oplinupdates at oplin.org
> Cc: "OPLINTECH" <OPLINTECH at lists.oplin.org>, oplinlist at lists.oplin.org
> Sent: Friday, October 12, 2012 2:07:11 PM
> Subject: OPLIN is seeking nominations for the Board
> 
> 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 (ORC 3375.65).
> These members are library directors, staff, and past or present
> trustees of public libraries.
> 
> The OPLIN Board has one (1) vacancy for a partial term starting
> December 14, 2012 and ending June 30, 2015, with the option to be
> reappointed for an additional full three-year term.
> 
> We urge members of the public library community to reflect on the
> qualifications of their colleagues and trustees 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 4:00 pm
> Tuesday, November 20 to:
> 
> 	Stephen Hedges, Director
> 	Ohio Public Library Information Network (OPLIN)
> 	hedgesst at oplin.org
> 	2323 W. Fifth Ave., Suite 130
> 	Columbus, OH 43204
> 	FAX: 614-728-5256