Are YOU ready for a new challenge? The ALA Graphic Novels and Comics Round Table (GNCRT) is now seeking nominations for 4 new volunteer board members to be elected during the ALA Elections in April 2021. We are looking for more members to join us in leadership roles - especially student members, library workers, and international members! If you know someone who would be a good candidate, please encourage them to apply! The Nomination form will remain open until Dec 3, 2020 at 11:59pm CT. https://divrt.directnominations.net/ We are seeking candidates for the following positions: * Vice President/President-Elect (3 yr term - President-Elect, then as President, then as Past President) * Secretary (2 yr term) * Member-at-Large - 2 positions OPEN (2 yr term) *NOTE: Those running for office must be GNCRT members in good standing before they can be officially nominated. Want more information? * Check out our 'About' section for information on our Current Board and to browse some 'GNCRT in the News' to read about some of our initiates this year: http://www.ala.org/rt/gncrt/about-gncrt * Check out our 'GNCRT in the news' to read about some of our initiatives this year: http://www.ala.org/rt/gncrt/about-gncrt/gncrt-news Or email gncrt@ala.org<mailto:gncrt@ala.org> and one of our current officers will get back to you! ******* Specific instructions filling out the Nomination Form: 1. * Where to Find It: https://divrt.directnominations.net/ * Deadline to Fill It Out: the Nomination form will remain open until Dec 3, 2020 at 11:59pm CT. * NOTE: this nomination form is the ALA overall nomination form - for GNCRT nominations please scroll down to Item line #80 for 'Graphic Novels & Comics Round Table' * Filling Out the Form: not all fields are required for the form - the required 7 fields to fill out (though you can certainly fill out everything if you so choose!) are: * Personal Information * How would you like your name to appear on the ballot * Institution / Organization - you can put your institution / organization -- or use Graphic Novels & Comics Round Table for this * City * State / Province * Statement of Professional Concerns / Aspirations if Elected (max 150 words) - inspire us! What do you want to do with a leadership role on GNCRT? * ALA member # Franco Vitella - he/him/his Acting Manager, Mobile Services Toledo Lucas County Public Library Board Member at Large, ALA Graphic Novels & Comics Round Table 419.259.5350 Web<http://www.toledolibrary.org>| Facebook<https://www.facebook.com/ToledoLibrary/> | Twitter<https://twitter.com/toledolibrary?lang=en> | Instagram<https://www.instagram.com/toledolibrary/?hl=en> | YouTube<https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWSgkDpo3xbGUipiRikKxZw>