[Ohiodig] FW: Call for State Library Board Nominations

Wed Aug 23 12:53:49 EDT 2023

Laurie Gemmill Arp is rotating off in 2023-this nominee would replace her. Please consider self nomination!

The State Library's work and support is of vital importance to the OhioDIG community, as well as the greater Ohio cultural heritage community.

SLO hosts Ohio's DPLA hub, and funds LSTA grants, including for the DigiHubs, along with many other services. It also hosts the OhioDIG Listserv. https://library.ohio.gov/services-for-libraries/

Best, janet

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Subject: [External] [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. 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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