[SEO-Members] Seeking Nominations for State Library Board

Wed Oct 7 12:29:48 EDT 2020

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The State Library of Ohio is seeking nominations for appointment to a five-year term on the State Library Board. Judge Michael Merz of Columbus will complete his first five-year term on December 31, 2020. The successful appointee will serve January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2025. Board members are eligible to serve two terms on the State Library Board.

The nominated candidate should have experience in at least one of the following areas:

  *   As a board member or an employee of a public organization or institution.
  *   As a board member or former employee of a school, public, academic or specialized library.
  *   In the development of equal access to information for all Ohio residents.
  *   Changing technologies and their impact on libraries.

The State Library Board consists of five members appointed by the State Board of Education.  The Board typically meets six times a year beginning in January. The upcoming schedule can be found here<library.ohio.gov/about/state-librarian-board/#panel-schedule>.  For information on the specific powers and duties of the State Library Board, please see Section 3375.01<http://codes.ohio.gov/orc/3375> of the Ohio Revised Code.  The Board will evaluate candidates' diversity, geographic locations, and relevant experience, and forward candidates' information along with a recommendation to be considered for appointment by the State Board of Education.

Current State Library Board members are:

Laurie Gemmill Arp, President, of Columbus (term ends 12/31/23)

Michael Merz, Vice-President, of Dayton (term ends 12/31/20)

Dr. Tracy Najera of Columbus (term ends 12/31/21)

Alan Hall of Steubenville (term ends 12/31/22)

Janet Carleton of Athens (term ends 12/31/24)

Current or past board members or former employees of school, public, academic, or special libraries will be given first consideration for nomination. However, it should be noted that a person cannot serve on a public library board and on the State Library Board concurrently.

The State Library Board has identified the following top strategic goals for the agency<https://library.ohio.gov/about/strategic-plan/>:

Goal 1: Raise Awareness

Goal 2: Widen Access

Goal 3: Lead Innovation

Please complete and return the State Library Board Nomination Form<https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flibrary.ohio.gov%2Fdocuments%2Fstate-library-board-nomination-form%2F&data=02%7C01%7Cwmorris%40library.ohio.gov%7C5dc25b0648584dc5a45308d4ebc0a5c4%7C50f8fcc494d84f0784eb36ed57c7c8a2%7C0%7C0%7C636392660171499529&sdata=qFHGRN6k6IjRSWz2B%2BNyJQUXX9HCD9dUX4iWDOOqgUA%3D&reserved=0>, plus any supporting information such as a resume or curriculum vitae and letters of support, by October 28, 2020 to Julia Ward, Executive Secretary to the State Librarian's Office, jward at library.ohio.gov<mailto:jward at library.ohio.gov>.

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