[OPLINLIST] call for State Library Board nominations

Tue Aug 17 10:29:48 EDT 2021

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The State Library of Ohio is seeking nominations for appointment to a five-year term on the State Library Board. Dr. Tracy Najera of Columbus will complete her first five-year term on December 31, 2021. The successful appointee will serve January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2026. Board members are eligible to serve two terms on the State Library Board.

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 typically meets six times a year beginning in January. The upcoming schedule can be found here<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Flibrary.ohio.gov%2Fabout%2Fstate-librarian-board%2F%23panel-schedule&data=02%7C01%7Cjward%40library.ohio.gov%7Ca6de419abcf94c29a4ed08d86ade678d%7C50f8fcc494d84f0784eb36ed57c7c8a2%7C0%7C0%7C637376850744176031&sdata=fNJoh6vyJfU86tIqkFKJ9dUv7cls%2FAibWHSZhnXW6N4%3D&reserved=0>.  For information on the specific powers and duties of the State Library Board, please see Section 3375.01<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fcodes.ohio.gov%2Forc%2F3375&data=02%7C01%7Cjward%40library.ohio.gov%7Ca6de419abcf94c29a4ed08d86ade678d%7C50f8fcc494d84f0784eb36ed57c7c8a2%7C0%7C1%7C637376850744185993&sdata=2Fjf1ssb8%2FCdL1xkeEj47xFqsJ9ZwPjFI8OHlBHQFS4%3D&reserved=0> of the Ohio Revised Code.  The Board will evaluate candidates' diversity, geographic locations, and relevant experience, and forward candidates' information along with a recommendation to be considered for appointment by the State Board of Education.

Current State Library Board members are:

Dr. Tracy Najera, President, of Columbus (term ends 12/31/21)

Alan Hall, Vice-President, of Steubenville (term ends 12/31/22)

Laurie Gemmill Arp of Columbus (term ends 12/31/23)

Janet Carleton of Athens (term ends 12/31/24)

Theresa Fredericka of Lakewood (term ends 12/31/25)

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.

The State Library Board has identified the following top strategic goals for the agency<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flibrary.ohio.gov%2Fabout%2Fstrategic-plan%2F&data=02%7C01%7Cjward%40library.ohio.gov%7Ca6de419abcf94c29a4ed08d86ade678d%7C50f8fcc494d84f0784eb36ed57c7c8a2%7C0%7C1%7C637376850744185993&sdata=YL8R45TNE8liMSwLj2EDqAIRe%2FfaLI%2B3DicmP1j7%2BJM%3D&reserved=0>:

Goal 1: Raise Awareness

Goal 2: Widen Access

Goal 3: Lead Innovation

Please complete and return the State Library Board Nomination Form<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flibrary.ohio.gov%2Fdocuments%2Fstate-library-board-nomination-form%2F&data=02%7C01%7Cjward%40library.ohio.gov%7Ca6de419abcf94c29a4ed08d86ade678d%7C50f8fcc494d84f0784eb36ed57c7c8a2%7C0%7C1%7C637376850744195948&sdata=MeE5uBrTlZ7oYoU2RJNx4xWOeb%2BEjL4fcwnQS3lmDZ8%3D&reserved=0>, plus any supporting information such as a resume or curriculum vitae and letters of support,  to Julia Ward, Executive Secretary to the State Librarian's Office, jward at library.ohio.gov<mailto:jward at library.ohio.gov> by 12:00 p.m. on September 6, 2021.

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