[OPLINLIST] OPLIN seeking nominations for OPLIN Board

[Stephen Hedges via OPLINLIST]

I'm re-sending this notice as a reminder; we're two weeks away from
the deadline.

So far, we have had no nominations for public library trustees. If you
would, please think about your trustees and ask if they would be
interested in serving on the OPLIN Board. They'd need to be able to
come to meetings in Columbus on six Fridays each year.

Thanks!
--
Stephen
614-728-5250


On Wed, Feb 15, 2017 at 9:57 AM, Stephen Hedges <stephen at oplin.ohio.gov> wrote:
> 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 three vacancies for three-year terms starting July 1,
> 2017 and ending June 30, 2020, 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 library trustees and colleagues 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 both library trustees and staff, 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 OPLIN office in Columbus, 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 socioeconomic situation.
>   * Understands the concept of partnering with schools and institutions of
> higher learning.
>   * Understands the need for moving library technology forward.
>
> Please send nominations with supporting information by 4:00 pm Wednesday,
> March 29 to:
>
> Stephen Hedges, Director
> stephen at oplin.ohio.gov
> Ohio Public Library Information Network
> 2323 W. Fifth Ave., Suite 130, Columbus, OH 43204