Hello everyone,

We are still looking for an amazing individual to join us as our next Chair-Elect!

Speaking from experience, this is a fantastic role, with even better people! The time commitment is not that much, and the support in the group is incredible. I hope you will consider yourself for this role, or nominate a colleague! I would be happy to chat further if you have any questions about the role or work. Please see below for more information:

The Alberta Association of Academic Libraries (AAAL) is seeking nominations for the following Executive Committee position, to begin this Spring.

All staff from AAAL member institutions (https://aaal.ca/membership/membership-list/) are eligible. To apply, simply send either a nomination or self-nomination to aaal.executive@gmail.com with a brief statement of interest.

For a full list of responsibilities for the role, please visit the AAAL Bylaws Page. Any questions about the role can be sent to Andrea Johnston (andrea.johnston@rdpolytech.ca)

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For a brief description of the role, please see below.

Executive Committee Vacancy

Chair-Elect (3 year term – first as Chair-Elect, second year as Chair, third year as Past-Chair – note that the first year of term is only a partial year). 

Responsibilities include: 

• Call for volunteers for executive and standing committee positions as needed and ensure positions are filled and elections carried out as needed; 
• Communicate changes to the Executive and Committee roster, including position terms, to the Communications Committee. 
• Solicit applications for the Professional Development Award and oversee award disbursements

Please let us know if you have any questions, and thank you for considering! AAAL is an incredible group to be a part of, and we hope you consider joining us!