ACRL/NY Call for nominations for leadership positions
Are you eager to seize a unique leadership and learning opportunity within a thriving community of academic and research librarians centered around the vibrant hub of New York City? If so, we invite you to consider volunteering for ACRL/NY!
The Greater New York Metropolitan Area Chapter of the Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) is actively seeking dedicated volunteers for appointment or nomination to fill specific positions for the upcoming year, 2025. Each of these roles comes with the distinction of being a member of our Executive Board. The selection process will be carried out through elections and appointments scheduled for October 2024, with the official commencement of roles slated for January 2025.
We are actively searching for passionate individuals who are interested in contributing to the following roles:
Elected Positions
- VP/President Elect
- Member at Large
Appointed Positions
- Symposium Chair and/or Co-chair (2 positions, 1 year)
Appointment Co-Chair Positions
- User Experience DG Co-Chair (1 year + auto renew)
- Professional Development Co-Chair (1 year + auto renew)
- Research/Writing Support Group Co-Chair (1 year + auto renew)
- IL/Instruction DG Co-Chair (1 year + auto renew)
- New Librarians’ DG Co-Chair (1 year + auto renew)
For detailed information regarding these opportunities, we encourage you to delve into the position descriptions and the ACRL/NY Handbook.
Additionally, we are hosting an informational meeting on September 25th at 12:00pm via Zoom to provide you with further insights.
Should any of these roles align with your aspirations and passions, we invite you to express your interest by filling out our volunteer form. The nomination period will conclude on September 29, 2024, at 11:55 pm EST.
We understand that you may possess unique talents and perspectives that don’t neatly fit into the predefined roles we’ve outlined. If that’s the case, we encourage you to reach out to us and share your interests. Opportunities within ACRL/NY may be more flexible and adaptable than you might initially imagine, and there are countless ways to engage with our community.
If you have any questions or require further information, please feel free to contact us at acrlnypresident@gmail.com. Your curiosity and enthusiasm are most welcome as we embark on this exciting journey of growth and collaboration.