[OPLINLIST] Seeking nominations for OPLIN Board

[Don Yarman]

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.

Due to a resignation, the OPLIN Board has a vacancy for one term expiring
June 30, 2025, and one full three year term ending June 30, 2027. Both
positions are eligible for optional reappointment for additional three year
terms.

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 May 1 to:

                    Don  Yarman
                    Director, Ohio Public Library Information Network
                    2323 W Fifth Ave Suite 130, Columbus OH 43204
                    don at oplin.ohio.gov | 614.728.5250
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