ACRL-OR Calls for Board Nominations by April 17

Apr 2, 2026 | Announcements, News, Professional Development, Recent News, Volunteer

Are you interested in meeting other fantastic academic librarians and serving the academic library community in Oregon? Is there someone you know who would be a shining addition to the ACRL-OR Board? Here is an opportunity to get involved! The ACRL-OR Board is looking for candidates to run in our upcoming spring elections.

The open positions are:

Elected Positions

  • Vice President-Elect (3 year term) - The elected person will serve as Vice-President/President Elect (2026-2027), President (2027-2028), and Past-President (2028-2029). OLA/ACRL-OR & ACRL National membership dues will be reimbursed during Vice-President Elect and President-Elect years of service
  • 2 Members-at-Large (2 year term)

President Appointment Positions

  • Community College Representative (2 year term)

View position descriptions and responsibilities on the ACRL-Oregon website for more information.

How to Nominate

To nominate yourself, a colleague, or an employee, submit the online nomination form.

The nomination period will close April 17th, 2026. Form questions ask for your contact information, which position you are applying for, a short professional biography, and a statement about why you / the candidate would like to serve in the position.

Eligibility

  • Vice President-Elect must be members of OLA and ACRL-Oregon and ACRL National
  • Members-at-Large must be members of OLA and ACRL-Oregon
  • Community College Representative must be a member of OLA and ACRL-Oregon

Scholarship Interest

The board is considering ways to increase participation of BIPOC individuals and individuals for whom service presents a financial barrier. Please indicate on the nomination form if you would need a scholarship to subsidize association memberships in order to participate.

Questions or Need Assistance with the Nomination Process?

Please contact ACRL-OR at acrlor@olaweb.org

Thank you,
The ACRL-OR Nominating Committee
Shannon Kealey, Vice President – President Elect
Kate Thornhill, President
Miriam Rigby, Public Universities Representative
Ross Fuqua, State Library Representative

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