The MiALA Nominating Committee is pleased to announce the 2026 Election Cycle.
2026-27 Election Timeline
Call for Nominations opens February 20, 2026
Nominations will close March 20, 2026
Balloting opens March 30, 2026
Balloting closed April 13, 2026
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, 2026 - June 30, 2027 term as Vice-President
July 1, 2027 - June 30, 2028 term as President
July 1, 2028 - June 30, 2029 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.
Treasurer (One position; two year term)
The Treasurer works with MiALA’s Board of Directors, and MCLS Administrative support to review all financial statements from MiALA's fiscal agent. In addition, the Treasurer provides financial reports as required by the Board, and works with individual committees, sections, and interest groups to determine income/expense needs.
Board Representatives
Community College Representative (One position; 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.