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Call for officers! Nominations open for Core Metadata Interest Group officer positions

  • 1.  Call for officers! Nominations open for Core Metadata Interest Group officer positions

    Posted May 31, 2024 12:26 PM

    Serve as an officer of the ALA Core Metadata Interest Group!

     

    The Interest Group provides a framework for information exchange, participates in the development of standards, and develops programming around metadata topics. The Interest Group's main communication channel is the website on ALA Connect. We're a collegial, supportive group and welcome folks of all backgrounds and experience levels

     

    Requirements:

    • Officers must be members of Core (Learn more about Core)

    • Officers are expected to attend (either virtually or in-person) Core Metadata Interest Group Programming

    • Officers must be willing to serve up to 2 years (see open officer positions below)

     

    The commitment is typically a few hours a month with a bit more time required when planning and hosting programming.

     

    Positions open for election:

    • Vice chair (2024-2025, becomes Chair 2025-2026)

    • Programming co-chair (2024-2026)

     

    Nominate yourself (highly encouraged!) or one of your colleagues by filling out the nomination form! We will hold the election at our meeting during the ALA Metadata IG program, Sunday, June 30th at 11:00 AM PDT. Take a look at the officer position descriptions for more information!

     

    Questions? Please feel free to email Catherine Smith at clsmith35@ua.edu

     

    On behalf of the Metadata Interest Group,



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    Melissa Zilic (she/her/hers)
    Metadata Librarian for Digital and Electronic Resources
    DePaul University, Chicago
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