MiALA is now accepting nominations for open Board and IGCC positions. Leadership takes many forms in MiALA and there are many service opportunities available.
Why serve in a leadership role in MiALA? Because service with MiALA:
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Can count toward professional service, tenure, or continuing appointment requirements at your institution;
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Establishes an active professional network with colleagues from other institutions;
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Promotes academic librarianship through collaboration and communication.
We encourage self-nominations and nominations of those who you think would serve MiALA well! Newly-elected positions will begin service on July 1, 2025.
2025 Open Positions:
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Vice President/President-Elect (three year term)
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Secretary (two year term)
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Publicly Funded University Representative (two year term)
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Private College Representative (two year term)
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Community College Representative (two year term and one one-year partial term)
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Interest Group Coordination Council Representatives (two two-year terms) and Members-At-Large (Two one-year terms)
Hear from someone who has served:
“Serving as Vice-President, President, and Past-President of MiALA was a very enriching experience for me personally. I got to see first-hand the experience, skills, and expertise that all of our colleagues bring to the organization. And as a Board member you get a chance to contribute your own time and experience alongside these great colleagues, interest groups, and committees.” - Carin Graves, MSU
Nominations will be accepted through Tuesday, May 27th. If you are interested in running, or in nominating a colleague, please submit the nomination form on the Election Central 2025 website: http://miala.org/election_central.php.
If you have 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.
