Happy Spring! In this season of renewal, it’s time to consider the possibilities for leadership and service with the Michigan Academic Library Association (MiALA). We recognize the challenges we are all facing during this unprecedented event, and MiALA will continue to serve its members - but we need your help.

Leadership takes many forms in MiALA and there are many service opportunities available.

Why is serving in MiALA leadership a win/win for all of us? Because service with MiALA:

Takes only a few hours of time each month;

Can count toward tenure or continuing appointment requirements at your institution;

Establishes an active professional network with colleagues from other institutions;

Promotes academic librarianship through collaboration and communication.

Do you or someone you know have the dedication and enthusiasm to serve in MiALA leadership? Or someone who is newer to academic librarianship in Michigan? Or someone who is eager to enhance their leadership skills? If so, please nominate them (or yourself) to run for one of these open Board positions:

Vice President/President-Elect

Secretary

Publicly Funded University Rep

Private College Rep

Community College Rep

Interest Group Coordination Council Representatives (Two 2-year terms and Two 1-year terms)

Nominations open on April 15, 2021 and will be accepted through May 21, 2021. Newly-elected positions will begin service on July 1, 2021.

Have a question about the MiALA elections? See our Election Central website for complete information, including a timeline and position descriptions: http://miala.org/election_central.php. Any other questions about the nomination or election process, please contact the Nominations & Elections Committee at elections@miala.org.

We look forward to receiving your nominations!

Best,

Your MiALA Nominations & Elections Committee

Beth Martin, Western Michigan University, Immediate Past President & Committee Chair

Rebecca Renirie, Central Michigan University

Merle Rosenzweig, University of Michigan

John Szilagyi, Lansing Community College

Carol Whittaker, Delta College

Julia Eisenstein, University of Detroit Mercy

Caryn Noel, Walsh College

Heather Ladiski, Midwest Collaborative for Library Services & MiALA Administrative Support