It's time to think about finding new ALASC leadership for the 2015-2016 school year. A student leadership position will allow you to strengthen your leadership and event planning skills, get involved in the program, and network with LIS professionals. We have two formal positions open. We hope you'll consider applying! Here's what you need to know:
Positions
Chair: You run the ALASC meetings and act as the representative and liaison with ALA headquarters. You oversee ALASC and executive committee, shaping the group for the year and moving it forward.
Secretary: You would take notes during meetings and send follow up emails to the ALASC making list after meetings take place. You would also help the Co-chair with updating the ALASC social media.
You can find full position descriptions in the ALASC Constitution: Section 3.
Nominations Process
We are now accepting nominations for both Chair and Secretary. To nominate yourself for a position, please email Tasha McLachlan with your name, whether you are running for Chair or Secretary, and 2-3 sentences on what you hope to accomplish in the position. If you'd like to nominate someone else, please send their name, email address, and which position, and then we will email them to accept or deny the nomination. Please send the nominations by Sunday, April 30th.
New Leadership and Election Schedule
Nominations due: 4/30
Voting opens: 5/2
Voting ends: 5/9
New leaders announced via email: 5/11
If you have any questions about the positions or the election process, please contact Tasha McLachlan or Katherine Ward.
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National ALA elections are also happening right now! Take a look at the ALA election webpage for more information on the positions, candidates and how to vote. Voting is open to all ALA members. Not a member of ALA yet? Check out the joint membership program for students wanting to join at a local and national level.
Voting is open until April 22, 2106.
