ACRL NEC Board - Call for Nominations

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Mark Shelton

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Mar 23, 2026, 9:56:51 AMMar 23
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The ACRL New England Chapter (ACRL/NEC) is accepting nominations for open positions on the Chapter Board of Directors, and we would love for you to join us! We are an all-volunteer organization that provides professional growth opportunities for academic and research library staff and library school students across New England. Board membership is an exceptional opportunity for you to build leadership skills, network with peers and colleagues, develop new skills, and help shape the landscape of academic librarianship in New England. 

Which Positions are Available?

We are currently accepting nominations for the following positions:

  • Vice President/President-Elect (three-year term)

  • Secretary (two-year term)

  • Treasurer-Elect/Treasurer (three-year term)

  • State Representative for Maine (two-year term)

  • State Representative for Rhode Island (two-year term)

  • State Representative for Vermont (two-year term)

If you see a position you are interested in pursuing, or know a colleague who might be interested, complete a Nomination Form - Nominate yourself or someone else. Candidates nominated by others will be contacted and if the nomination is accepted, will be asked to provide a candidate statement and headshot. Candidate information will be posted on the ACRL/NEC website.

The nomination period for ACRL/NEC Board positions will close on Monday, April 13. Elections will be held in May. Candidates will be notified of the election results prior to the Chapter’s Annual Business meeting on June 15, 2026. 

Click here to learn more about these positions and read statements from current and past Board members.

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out to us! We have each served as Vice President, President, and Past President and will gladly answer your questions.

Sincerely,

Mark Shelton, Chair, Nominating Committee mshe...@acrlnec.org

Susanna Cowan, Past President sco...@acrlnec.org

Shelton, Mark

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Mar 24, 2026, 10:19:59 AMMar 24
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Mark E. Shelton, MLS, Ed.D.
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