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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 2 hours ago

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

    The ALA Core Metadata Interest Group provides a framework for information exchange, participates in the review 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. Requirements vary depending on position. 

    • 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 (2026-2027, becomes Chair 2027-2028)*

    • Program Co-Chair (2026-2028)*

    *Required to attend ALA Annual in-person

    The deadline for submitting a nomination is June 12 at 11:59 PM Eastern.

    If the number of nominations for a position exceeds one (1), we will hold an online election in the ALA Connect Metadata Interest Group Community, Monday, June 15-Monday, June 22. Take a look at the officer position descriptions for more information!

    Nominate yourself or others using the nomination form - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1cfOZsK_3kQzbwdNZ5KIpTt9h98u8CoHPlVQlmfKri74/edit

    Questions? Please feel free to email Kate James at jamesk@oclc.org.

    On behalf of the Metadata Interest Group,



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    Amber Jones
    Metadata Librarian
    Virginia Commonwealth University
    She/Her/Hers
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