[OPLINLIST] OPLIN Board seeking new member

[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 (ORC 3375.65). These 
members are library directors, staff, and past or present trustees of 
public libraries.

The OPLIN Board has one vacancy to complete an unfinished term ending 
June 30, 2011, with the option to be reappointed for two additional 
three-year terms.

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 4:00 pm Thursday, 
August 12 to:
-- 
Stephen Hedges, Director
Ohio Public Library Information Network (OPLIN)
2323 W. Fifth Ave., Suite 130
Columbus, OH 43204
FAX: 614-728-5256
Ph: 614-728-5250  ::  AIM: hedgesst