Election Central

MiALA Election Central

The MiALA Nominating Committee is pleased to announce information for the 2025 Election Cycle. Be sure to check this page for updates during the election process.

2025-26 Election Timeline

• Call for Nominations opens April 21 and closes May 27.

• Information on candidates will be posted on the Election Central page after nominations close. 

• Voting begins on June 2 and ends at 5pm on June 16.

• Election results announced by June 18.

• All terms for newly elected officers begin on July 1. 

Election FAQs

• Nominees must be an individual or student member of MiALA to be nominated and to serve.

• Nominees may only run for one position.

• Only current members (individual, student, retiree, or representative of each institutional member) may vote in the election. An email containing a unique ballot link will be sent to all members when the election opens.

Board of Directors Open Positions

For all Board positions, Board meetings are held monthly throughout the year and conducted over Zoom. 

Vice-President/President-elect (One position; three year term)
July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2026 term as Vice-President
July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2027 term as  President 
July 1, 2027 - June 30, 2028 term as Past-President

• The Vice-President/President-elect will serve as an Executive Officer of the Board and is the Board Liaison for the Conference Planning Committee. The VP position is the start of a three-year term, first as VP, then as President, then ending as Past-President. The VP will attend board meetings which are typically held once a month and always virtually. Executive Committee meetings are held as needed. If the President is absent, the VP will run the Board or Executive Committee meeting in their stead. 

Secretary (One position; two year term)

• The Secretary composes the Minutes of meetings of the Board and the Executive Committee and posts approved Minutes to the website; assures that all required notices are duly and timely given; and be custodian of the records of the Association. The Secretary provides the Board meeting agenda at least five days prior to the next meeting. The Secretary actively participates in all Board meetings and other duties as assigned by the Board. 

Board Representatives
 
Community College Representatives (Two positions; one year term and two year term)
Private College and Universities Representative (One position; two year term)
Publicly Funded University Representative (One position; two year term)

• The Board Representative will actively participate in all board meetings and other duties as assigned by the board. These members are elected to represent a particular type of academic library (community college, private, public). Representatives will be assigned a committee and serve as a liaison to the Board.

Interest Group Coordinating Council (IGCC) Open Positions

IGCC Representative (Two positions; two year term)
IGCC Member-at-large (One position; one year term)

• The IGCC is responsible for policies that affect IGs, managing funds for IG activities, communicating news to IG leadership, encouraging activity, developing IG leadership, facilitating creation and dissolution of IGs, and acting as a liaison between the MiALA Board and the IGs. A chair, vice chair, and secretary are selected by the IGCC members. The IGCC Chair attends MiALA Board meetings as an ex-officio member.

Other Opportunities

You don’t have to have an “in” to get involved! Becoming active in a committee is a great way to contribute to MiALA or explore leadership roles. If you are interested in serving on any committee during the membership year, please submit your interest using the committee volunteer interest form. 

Any Questions?

Please visit the MiALA Bylaws and MiALA Policies and Procedures Manual for more information about positions and expectations, or contact the Nominating Committee at elections@miala.org.