[Ohiodig] Call for State Library Board nominations

Thu Aug 19 13:25:24 EDT 2021

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Subject: [Ohlib] call for State Library Board nominations

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The State Library of Ohio is seeking nominations for appointment to a five-year term on the State Library Board. Dr. Tracy Najera of Columbus will complete her first five-year term on December 31, 2021. The successful appointee will serve January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2026. 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<https://nam11.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Flibrary.ohio.gov%2Fabout%2Fstate-librarian-board%2F%23panel-schedule&data=04%7C01%7Ccarleton%40ohio.edu%7C3e84c92434f84ab4f60908d9618b80c0%7Cf3308007477c4a70888934611817c55a%7C0%7C0%7C637648074052913292%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=Q0Tq3517s5oQHJnku4HDRryar%2FmC1yiq%2BjQufndkK44%3D&reserved=0>.  For information on the specific powers and duties of the State Library Board, please see Section 3375.01<https://nam11.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fcodes.ohio.gov%2Forc%2F3375&data=04%7C01%7Ccarleton%40ohio.edu%7C3e84c92434f84ab4f60908d9618b80c0%7Cf3308007477c4a70888934611817c55a%7C0%7C0%7C637648074052923249%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=glZqmViQ3krtPQ77ZGaZQBauUVDus4CRx%2BKcgXlzWzM%3D&reserved=0> 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:

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

Alan Hall, Vice-President, of Steubenville (term ends 12/31/22)

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

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

Theresa Fredericka of Lakewood (term ends 12/31/25)

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://nam11.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flibrary.ohio.gov%2Fabout%2Fstrategic-plan%2F&data=04%7C01%7Ccarleton%40ohio.edu%7C3e84c92434f84ab4f60908d9618b80c0%7Cf3308007477c4a70888934611817c55a%7C0%7C0%7C637648074052923249%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=xHq9mJFcOAuZB4nqmtf3H%2BT8ICDspusiUcm35jAumzA%3D&reserved=0>:

Goal 1: Raise Awareness

Goal 2: Widen Access

Goal 3: Lead Innovation

Please complete and return the State Library Board Nomination Form<https://nam11.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flibrary.ohio.gov%2Fdocuments%2Fstate-library-board-nomination-form%2F&data=04%7C01%7Ccarleton%40ohio.edu%7C3e84c92434f84ab4f60908d9618b80c0%7Cf3308007477c4a70888934611817c55a%7C0%7C0%7C637648074052923249%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=vWS6Q%2FtOwg7vMmQxlLl2lsYQjqmCXGkfM4NXQKWEC5U%3D&reserved=0>, plus any supporting information such as a resume or curriculum vitae and letters of support,  to Julia Ward, Executive Secretary to the State Librarian's Office, jward at library.ohio.gov<mailto:jward at library.ohio.gov> by 12:00 p.m. on September 6, 2021.

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