Just a reminder that if you or a colleague is interested in a position on the TNLA board, please let me know! Information on each position available is below.
Have you ever wanted to be a part of the decision making process in TNLA? Do you know someone who you would like to put forward? (with their permission, of course!) Maybe you've wanted to be a bigger part of TNLA but aren't sure how? Here's a great way to start!
Nominations are now being accepted for the following positions! (these positions would start July 1)
Vice President/President Elect
* Serves a total of 3 years (Vice President for year 1, President for year 2, and strategic planning for year 3), serves on both the advisory council, and the executive board
The Vice President shall:
* perform the duties of the President in the absence of the President when
requested;
* become President for the unexpired term as defined by Article V. Section 4.
* prior to taking office as Vice President, appoint (by May 15) the Conference Chair(s) and Conference Committee for the TLA Annual Conference which shall be held during his/her Presidential year;
* prior to taking office as President, appoint (by June 1) the Division Representatives, the Nominating Committee Chair, and all Standing Committees, including Chairs, to serve during his/her term of office. Appointments are subject to review by the Executive Board;
* serve as a liaison between members and the governing bodies of the Associations;
* serve as Ex-Officio member of the Finance and Membership Committees;
* serve in such capacities as may be assigned by the President or as outlined in the TLA Manual of Procedures.
At-Large Member for Academic Libraries
* Serves 2 years on both the advisory council and the executive board
At-Large Representative responsibilities shall be:
* represent the interest of the appropriate constituency
* develop and present a program, business meeting, or forum at the annual conference addressed to the appropriate constituency;
* communicate with appropriate constituency as to the discussions/decisions of the Executive Board and the Advisory Council;
* attend all meetings of the Executive Board and the Advisory Council;
* submit quarterly and annual reports on the activities of the constituency to the Executive Board;
* perform other duties as outlined in the TLA Manual of Procedures.
At-Large Member for Special Libraries
* Serves 2 years on both the advisory council and the executive board
At-Large Representative responsibilities shall be:
* represent the interest of the appropriate constituency
* develop and present a program, business meeting, or forum at the annual conference addressed to the appropriate constituency;
* communicate with appropriate constituency as to the discussions/decisions of the Executive Board and the Advisory Council;
* attend all meetings of the Executive Board and the Advisory Council;
* submit quarterly and annual reports on the activities of the constituency to the Executive Board;
* perform other duties as outlined in the TLA Manual of Procedures.
Southeast Library Association (SELA) Representative
* Serves 4 years on the advisory council
The duties/responsibilities of the Tennessee State Representative to SELA are:
* Keep SELA in the minds of TLA and vice/versa
* Review SELA State Representative Description on SELA website
* Reports SELA actions/discussions to the TLA membership on a regular basis via written report, email report, or on TLA listserv
* Attend all SELA Board meetings and conferences
* At second year of service, must attend state representative training workshop conducted at wherever the conference may be or in the odd numbered years a SELA Leadership Summer Workshop is held generally in the location/state of wherever the current president resides.
* Represent the Tennessee Library Association as a member of the SELA Board o Submitting a quarterly board report of TLA actions/discussions at the SELA board meetings either at conference or if meeting is online
* Participate in SELA Board activities/assignments and preferably as a working member on your choice one of the many committees/sections/roundtables available as chair or an active member giving suggestions/ideas/points of view representative of TN.
* Represent the Southeastern Library Association
* Promote membership in SELA to TLA members - also give total number of members from TN to TLA, which this information is mentioned at the quarterly board meetings for SELA. Also to promote the importance or significance of having membership in a regional professional library organization. o Present a SELA program and/or exhibit booth at the TLA Annual Conference
If you would like to nominate yourself or someone else, please send me the following
The name of the person who is being nominated
That person's contact information
What position they are pursuing
I hope to hear from you!
Jennifer
Jennifer Cowan-Henderson
Director of Planning and Development
Tennessee State Library and Archives
Office of Tennessee Secretary of State Tre Hargett
1001 Rep. John Lewis Way North
Nashville, TN 37219
p 615-741-1923
f 615-532-9904
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