Call for State Library Board nominations
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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 July 1, 2026 – June 20, 2031. 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:
- 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. The Board typically meets six times a year. The upcoming schedule can be found here. For information on the specific powers and duties of the State Library Board, please see Section 3375.01 of the Ohio Revised Code. The Board will evaluate candidates’ diversity, geographic locations, and relevant experience, and forward candidates’ information along with a recommendation to be considered for appointment.
Current State Library Board members are:
Drew Wichterman, President, of South Bloomfield
Jeff Winkle, Vice-President, of Van Buren
Janet Carleton of Athens
Theresa Fredericka of Lakewood
Eric Taggart of Homeworth
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.
The State Library has identified the following top strategic goals for the agency:
Goal 1: Raise Awareness
Goal 2: Widen Access
Goal 3: Streamline Processes
Please complete and return the State Library Board Nomination Form, a resume or curriculum vitae, and at least two letters of support to Julia Ward, Executive Assistant to the State Librarian, at jw...@library.ohio.gov by 11:59 p.m. on March 22.
Julia Ward
Executive Assistant to the State Librarian
State Library of Ohio
274 E. 1st Avenue
Columbus, OH 43201
T: 614.644.6847
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