[OPLINTECH] 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 two vacancies for three-year terms starting July 1,
2021 and ending June 30, 2024, 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 Monday,
April 5 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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