<div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr">Dear all,<br><br>The ALAO Special Collections and Archives Interest Group (SCAIG) is currently seeking an enthusiastic and committed member to serve as co-chair! Please send expressions of interest to the current co-chairs, Henry
Handley (<a href="mailto:hhandley1@udayton.edu" target="_blank">hhandley1@udayton.edu</a>) and Josh Zeller (<a href="mailto:Joshua.Zeller@msj.edu" target="_blank">Joshua.Zeller@msj.edu</a>)
by <b>Friday, April 22</b>, and read on for more information.<br><br>Beginning in July 2022, the new co-chair will work with current co-chair, Josh Zeller, to promote archives and special collections, as well as develop new professional development opportunities for fellow members of this community. The term is for 2 years, staggered with the other co-chair term, and runs July-June. Self-nominations are welcome! Nominees must be a member of both ALAO and SCAIG.<br><br>Duties of co-chairs include:<br><ul><li>Programming the annual SCAIG workshop/conference with a planning committee</li><li>Attending the annual ALAO board retreat/training and quarterly virtual meetings with fellow IG chairs and the ALAO IG coordinator</li><li>Attending the ALAO annual meeting to engage with interest group members</li><li>Submitting quarterly reports to the board</li><li>Submitting updates to the ALAO Newsletter</li><li>Updating SCAIG’s web page</li><li>Managing the SCAIG Google Group list</li></ul><div><br></div><div>With the planned return of the annual ALAO conference to an in-person venue, there are additional potential opportunities to contribute to the conference with special collections and archives colleagues.</div><div><br></div><b>About SCAIG</b><br>The purpose of the Special Collections and Archives Interest Group is to provide a vehicle with which to discuss and disseminate issues and developments pertinent to special collections and archives in Ohio academic libraries.<br><br>If you have any questions, please contact us (Henry and Josh). We’re both happy to discuss the expectations of co-chairs, time commitments, and personal experiences. This is a wonderful opportunity for anyone who is looking for a chance to get more involved within the special collections/archives community, and the broader community of academic librarians.<br><br>Thanks for your consideration!<br><br>Sincerely,<br><br>Henry Handley and Josh Zeller<br>SCAig Co-Chairs, 2021-2022<br>Special Collections and Archives interest group<br>Academic Library Association of Ohio<br><a href="http://www.alaoweb.org/scaig" target="_blank">http://www.alaoweb.org/scaig</a><br><br></div>
<br clear="all"><br>-- <br><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_signature" data-smartmail="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr"><div><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif">Henry Handley (he/they)</span></font><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif"><br></span></font></div><div><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif">Collections Librarian and Assistant Professor</span></font></div><div><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif">Marian Library, University of Dayton</span></font></div><div><a href="https://www.name-coach.com/henry-handley" target="_blank"><font size="2"><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif">Hear my name</span></font></a><br></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>