[OPLINTECH] OPLIN 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.

The OPLIN Board has three vacancies for three-year terms starting July
1, 2018 and ending June 30, 2021, 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 28 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