It is ACRL volunteer season! In the coming weeks you may be thinking about how you can help out and where to put your valuable time. To aid in your considerations, the ANSS Membership Committee reached out to folks to learn more about what it is like to serve on an ANSS supporting committee. Today I am happy to share some information (in Question & Answer format) about the ANSS Membership Committee. Q. What do you like best about this volunteer opportunity? What do you find most rewarding? A: Mostly it is about greeting people, listening to people, and sparking conversations to learn what folks want from being a member of ANSS. There is also a promotional aspect where you encourage folks to join and get involved. Connecting with others is great. Q. What type of work is involved in serving on this committee? A: Think hospitality. Mostly it is about linking people to the activities of the section and highlighting how they can get involved. Committee members send welcome emails and facilitate planning for virtual and in-person socials, often coinciding with ALA and ACRL conferences. Q. How much time do you typically spend on committee work? A: That depends on your role. Members spend maybe an hour a month, the chair spends a little more time, typically two to three hours each month. Q. Is there anything else you would like to share about this committee with future volunteers? A: Getting involved in a committee, any committee, is an excellent way to meet new people and form professional connections. You really do get out of your ACRL membership what you put into it. If there is more you would like to know about serving on the Membership Committee, please contact the committee chair, Elizabeth Young at elm522@lehigh.edu. Last week we heard from the Nominating Committee and Publications Committee. Look for similar posts highlighting other ANSS committees in the coming weeks. And remember to fill out the ACRL volunteer form by February 28th! Thank you, Elizabeth Young, ANSS Membership Committee Chair |