Election Central

2023 MiALA Election Central

The 2023 MiALA Nominating Committee ( Kyle Ceci, Mike Duffy, Kate Langan(Chair), Karen McLaughlin, Janice Putt, and Krysta Vincent) is happy to announce information for the 2023 Election Cycle.


Election Timeline


May 25, 2023

  • Meet the Board candidates here

  • Meet the IGCC candidates here

June 1, 2023

  • Elections open at 9 a.m.

June 8, 2023

  • Voting closes at 5 p.m.

June 9, 2023

  • Election results will be verified

June 9, 2023

  • Candidates notified of Results

June 15, 2023

  • Results announced here

July 1, 2023

  • New Board term will begin

August 2023

  • Leadership retreat, Date set by President 

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.

  • Interested in learning  more about serving on the Board or other positions? Current Board members will be available to answer any questions you have at virtual meet and greet April 21, 2023 at 10 a.m. https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85236001076?pwd=NTVjYUp3eGhma2hKVnpwK1J5dDhjUT09

  • Can’t make the virtual meet and greet? The Nominating Committee will have a table at the poster session Thursday May 18, 2023 and available to answer your questions at the MiALA Annual Conference in Holland. 


Board of Directors Open Positions, Terms, and Expectations


For all Board positions, Board meetings will be held at least quarterly throughout the year and conducted via conference. 


Vice-President/President-elect (OPEN position)

  • Three year term

    • July 1, 2023 - June 30, 2024 term as Vice-President and Conference Committee Board Liaison

    • July 1, 2024 - June 30, 2025 term as  President 

    • July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2026 term as Past-PresidentNominating Committee Chair and Board Liaison

  • The Vice-President/President-elect will serve in the President’s absence as needed, will serve on the Conference Planning Committee, and will serve in any other capacity as directed by the President. The 

  • Vice-President/President-elect will actively participate in all board meetings and other duties as assigned by the board. There is a significant time commitment with position.

  • The year as Vice President is an opportunity to grow into the role of President the following year. There is ample support and training from the Executive Committee and Board of Directors during this year. The Vice President can expect to attend three meetings monthly, one for the executive committee meeting, one for the board meeting and one for the conference committee meetings. Major duties include assisting the President with the August orientation, serving in the absence of the president, and chairing the Nominating committee and overseeing the annual elections.

Secretary (OPEN position)

  • Two year term

  • The Secretary shall keep the minutes of meetings of the Board and the Executive Committee and have approved minutes posted to the web site; see that all required notices are duly and timely given; and be custodian of the records of the Association. The Secretary will actively participate in all board meetings and other duties as assigned by the board. If needed, the Secretary might also be asked to serve as a liaison between the Board and an interest group or committee. There is a significant time commitment with position.

  • By keeping the minutes, the Secretary captures the meetings of the Board and Executive Committee for the official public records of MiALA. The Secretary is an active participant in all board meetings and typically serves as the liaison to the IDEA Committee, along with any other duties as assigned. This position requires consistent and frequent engagement with the other Board members and MiALA affiliates. The Secretary also serves on the Board of Directors and the Executive Committee.

Community College Representative (1 OPEN position)

  • Two year term 

  • The community college representative plays an important role in bringing the often unique perspective of community college librarians to MiALA leadership. The community college representative will have the opportunity to set the priorities of the organization that will include all academic librarians: from large research libraries to libraries with only one librarian.  

  • The Community College Representative will actively participate in all board meetings and other duties as assigned by the board. These other duties may include liaison duties between the Board and an interest group or committee. The Community College Representative actively serves and advocates for the needs of community college librarians in the state. The Representative can expect to attend one board meeting a month and serve as a liaison to one of the interest groups or committees which would be an additional monthly meeting. 

Private College and Universities Representative (1 OPEN position)

  • Two year term 

  • The Private College and Universities Representative will actively participate in all board meetings and other duties as assigned by the board. These other duties may include liaison duties between the Board and an interest group or committee. The Private College and Universities Representative actively serves and advocates for the needs of private college and university librarians in the state.

  • The Representative can expect to attend one board meeting a month and serve as a liaison to one of the interest groups or committees which would be an additional monthly meeting. 

Publicly Funded University Representative (1 OPEN position)

  • Two year term

  • The Publicly Funded University Representative will actively participate in all board meetings and other duties as assigned by the board. These other duties may include liaison duties between the Board and an interest group or committee. The Publicly Funded Universities Representative actively serves and advocates for the needs of publicly funded university librarians in the state. 

  • The Representative can expect to attend one board meeting a month and serve as a liaison to one of the interest groups or committees which would be an additional monthly meeting. 

Interest Group Coordinating Council (IGCC) Open Positions, Terms, and Expectations

IGCC Representative (2 OPEN Positions)

  • Two year term

  • The IGCC Representative will actively participate in all IGCC meetings and other duties as assigned by the council. These other duties may include liaison duties between the council and MiALA interest groups.

IGCC Member-at-large (2 OPEN Positions)

  • One year term

  • The IGCC Member-at-large will actively participate in all IGCC meetings and other duties as assigned by the council. These other duties may include liaison duties between the council and MiALA interest groups.

After the election, the IGCC will meet to determine a chair, assistant chair, and secretary. The IGCC chair will attend MiALA Board meetings as an ex-officio member.

 

2023 Proposed Amendments to the MiALA ByLaws

Information on the proposed amendments can be found here.


Other Opportunities


If you are interested in serving on any committee during the 2023-2024 membership year, please submit your interest using the committee volunteer interest form


Any Questions?


Please visit the MiALA Bylaws for more information about positions and expectations. Any questions? Please contact the Nominating Committee Chair Kate Langan at Kathleen dot langan at wmich dot edu.