Don't Miss This Opportunity!!
From:
Peggy Wong ...@piscatawaylibrary.org>
Subject:
Don't Miss This Opportunity!!
Date:
October 28th 2013
Dear CSS Members,
To all librarians that work with youth, would YOU like to have an impact on the future of youth services at libraries in New Jersey? Do YOU have innovative ideas that would enhance the way libraries reach out to young people? Are YOU engaging today’s youth in exciting, creative, and resourceful ways? If you are a current NJLA member and answered yes to all these questions, we need you to run in the 2014 NJLA-CSS election!
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To all librarians that work with youth, would YOU like to have an impact on the future of youth services at libraries in New Jersey? Do YOU have innovative ideas that would enhance the way libraries reach out to young people? Are YOU engaging today’s youth in exciting, creative, and resourceful ways? If you are a current NJLA member and answered yes to all these questions, we need you to run in the 2014 NJLA-CSS election!
The CSS Executive Board is a small group of leaders whose ideas can change our profession as we move forward in the 21st Century. Consider running for an open position on the 2014 NJLA-CSS Executive Board and come share your ideas and make a difference!
The following positions are open in the NJLA Children’s Services Section:
First Vice-President/President-Elect
The first vice-president/president-elect shall act as program chair for the Section; shall perform the duties of the president in the president's absence; and shall represent the Section at NJLA Conference Committee meetings. Term of office: 1st year as Vice-President, 2nd year as President, and 3rd year as Past President. There must be a minimum of two candidates running for this position. The winner of the most votes is elected to this position. The candidate with the next highest number of votes becomes the 2nd Vice President.
Second Vice-President
The second vice-president will be an official liaison between the CSS Board and the NJLA Executive Board, and ensure that a CSS Board member attends all NJLA Executive Board meetings or obtains a summary report to present at each CSS Executive Board meeting. This member will work with the liaison to the CSS section appointed by the NJLA Executive Board to supply reports to the CSS Board and assist the First Vice-President in planning conference programs. Term of office: One year.
Secretary/Treasurer
The Secretary/Treasurer shall keep the minutes of all membership and Executive Board meetings; shall give notice of all meetings and assume other duties as assigned, shall keep accurate financial records; shall submit bills and receipts to the NJLA treasurer; shall prepare reports for CSS Executive Board and membership meetings; and shall act as liaison to the NJLA treasurer with regard to Section financial matters. Term of office: Two years.
Member-at-Large (1)
Members-at-large must attend a minimum of 2/3 of all CSS board meetings per year; shall participate in the decisions of the Board; shall be responsible for the nomination of the CSS Executive Board slate; and shall act as official liaisons to the NJLA Public Policy Committee. Term of office: Two years.
If you would like to run for one of the above positions, please send the following to Peggy Wong at
Good luck to all interested parties!
First Vice-President/President-Elect
The first vice-president/president-elect shall act as program chair for the Section; shall perform the duties of the president in the president's absence; and shall represent the Section at NJLA Conference Committee meetings. Term of office: 1st year as Vice-President, 2nd year as President, and 3rd year as Past President. There must be a minimum of two candidates running for this position. The winner of the most votes is elected to this position. The candidate with the next highest number of votes becomes the 2nd Vice President.
Second Vice-President
The second vice-president will be an official liaison between the CSS Board and the NJLA Executive Board, and ensure that a CSS Board member attends all NJLA Executive Board meetings or obtains a summary report to present at each CSS Executive Board meeting. This member will work with the liaison to the CSS section appointed by the NJLA Executive Board to supply reports to the CSS Board and assist the First Vice-President in planning conference programs. Term of office: One year.
Secretary/Treasurer
The Secretary/Treasurer shall keep the minutes of all membership and Executive Board meetings; shall give notice of all meetings and assume other duties as assigned, shall keep accurate financial records; shall submit bills and receipts to the NJLA treasurer; shall prepare reports for CSS Executive Board and membership meetings; and shall act as liaison to the NJLA treasurer with regard to Section financial matters. Term of office: Two years.
Member-at-Large (1)
Members-at-large must attend a minimum of 2/3 of all CSS board meetings per year; shall participate in the decisions of the Board; shall be responsible for the nomination of the CSS Executive Board slate; and shall act as official liaisons to the NJLA Public Policy Committee. Term of office: Two years.
If you would like to run for one of the above positions, please send the following to Peggy Wong at
- Your name, contact information, and the library at which you work
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The position you are interested in
- Your reasons why you would be suited for this position
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Your response to this question: “CSS Executive Board Members are constantly striving to provide the best possible experiences for Youth Services Librarians. Please give examples of what you hope to accomplish if elected.”
Good luck to all interested parties!
Peggy Wong
CSS Member-at-Large
Children's Librarian
Piscataway Public Library
Westergard Branch
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