The State Library of Ohio is seeking nominations for appointment to a five-year term on the State Library Board. The successful appointee will serve January 1, 2023 – December 31, 2027. Board members are eligible to serve two terms on the State Library Board.
The nominated candidate should have experience in at least one of the following areas:
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- As a board member or an employee of a public organization or institution.
- As a board member or former employee of a school, public, academic or specialized library.
- In the development of equal access to information for all Ohio residents.
- Changing technologies and their impact on libraries.
The State Library Board consists of five members appointed by the State Board of Education. The Board typically meets six times a year beginning in January.
Current or past board members or former employees of school, public, academic, or special libraries will be given first consideration for nomination. However, it should be noted that a person cannot serve on a public library board and on the State Library Board concurrently.
Please complete and return the State Library Board Nomination Form, plus any supporting information such as a resume or curriculum vitae and letters of support, to Julia Ward, Executive Secretary to the State Librarian’s Office, at jward@library.ohio.gov by 12:00 p.m. on September 16, 2022.
