Final Day! Call for ALAO Board Nominations

[ALAO Past President]

Today is the last day to submit a nomination or self nominate for one of our open elected positions! And remember, if you're not ready to take on an elected position we have a number of additional roles open!

This year’s elections will take place in spring 2026, with successful candidates officially assuming their positions at the ALAO Board Retreat in July. 

This year, we are soliciting nominations for the following positions:

• Vice President/President Elect

• Secretary

• Treasurer

• Board Member-at-Large (3 positions)

• Public Relations Coordinator

• Membership Chair

Please submit nominations or self-nominations to the online 2026 ALAO Election Nomination Form by 5pm Tuesday, March 10, 2026

Not Ready for an Elected Position? ALAO is also looking to fill the following non-elected positions to start in July 2026.

• Interest Group Coordinator

• Communications Editor

• Chair Positions for subject specific interest groups and committees

Click here to submit your interest!

Questions about the upcoming elections or open positions?  Please feel free to contact Sara Klink (pastpr...@alaoweb.org) or Laura Birkenhauer (membe...@alaoweb.org)

Thank you from the 2026 ALAO Nominating Committee!

Sara Klink, Stark State College, Committee Chair

Ryan Scott, Columbus State Community College, Committee Member

Melissa Bauer, Kent State University, Committee Member

Laura Birkenhauer, Miami University, Advisor to the Committee