[SEO-Members] Call for State Library Board Nominations

[jward at library.ohio.gov]

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The State Library of Ohio is seeking nominations for appointment to a five-year term on the State Library Board. The successful appointee will serve January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2028. 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.  The Board typically meets six times a year beginning in January. The upcoming schedule can be found here<https://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<https://codes.ohio.gov/ohio-revised-code/section-3375.01> 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.



Current State Library Board members are:

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

Theresa Fredericka, Vice-President, of Lakewood (term ends 12/31/25)

Laurie Gemmill Arp of Dublin (term ends 12/31/23)

Drew Wichterman of Dayton (term ends 12/31/26)

Jeff Winkle of VanBuren (term ends 12/31/27)



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://library.ohio.gov/documents/state-library-board-nomination-form/>, plus any supporting information such as a resume or curriculum vitae and letters of support, to Julia Ward, Executive Secretary to the State Librarian, at jward at library.ohio.gov<mailto:jward at library.ohio.gov> by 11:59 p.m. on September 17, 2023.


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