Michigan Library Association
Board of Directors
2017-18 Nomination Form
The nominating committee is seeking MLA members who have a strategic skill set to govern a professional, non-profit association. Individuals with as many of the following skills as possible are needed: big picture focus/global outlook; change agents; commitment to actively participate and serve for three years; ability to present, persuade and influence; ability to implement a strategic plan; development/fundraising skills.
Requirements:
1. Nominations may be made by the individual or another person.
2. A nominee must be an individual MLA member or join if selected to run.
3. Nominees must be willing to serve for a three-year term (July 2017 through June 2020).
4. Return this form to by 5:00 p.m. Monday, November 14, 2016.
Nominator’s name:
Is this a self-nomination? Yes No
Position(s) of interest: President-Elect
Board Member At-Large
Name of nominee:
Organization:
Type: Academic Public School Special Other
Is the nominee’s employer supportive of this nomination? Yes No
Job Title:
Address:
City/State/ZIP:
Work Phone: Cell Phone:
E-mail:
OTHER BOARD(S) AND/OR COMMITTEE(S) ON WHICH NOMINEE IS CURRENTLY SERVING:
Please list organization, position and the remaining number of years of service.
EXPERTISE/INTERESTS/SKILLS NOMINEE CAN BRING TO THE BOARD AS DESCRIBED ABOVE: (250 word count limit).
BRIEF SUMMARY OF PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: List position, organization and years (250 word count limit).
SERVICE TO THE MICHIGAN LIBRARY ASSOCIATION: List activities and accomplishments with years of service (250 word count limit).
SERVICE TO THE PROFESSION OUTSIDE OF MLA: List in the areas of leadership, teaching and writing with years (250 word count limit).
SERVICE TO NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS/COMMUNITY OUTSIDE OF THE LIBRARY WORLD: List leadership, membership and activities in other professional associations, groups and/or community volunteer services with years (250 word count limit):
REFERENCES. Provide the names and contact information of two people who have worked with you on a board, committee or other similar capacity. (250 word count limit):
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