The Arizona Library Association seeks dedicated and dynamic individuals to run for the following leadership positions. The following are brief descriptions of the duties involved with the available positions. For a comprehensive description, please see the AzLA Bylaws.

If you have a passion for libraries and a desire to make a difference in our vibrant community, we invite you to nominate yourself or a colleague for one of these significant roles.

Please submit your nomination by July 2, 2024, including a headshot for the ballot at https://bit.ly/3Vzdp47. The election will take place from September 3rd to 17th, with the successful candidates assuming office after the AzLA Conference in October.

President-Elect (2024-27)

• As President-Elect, you will be a voting member of both the Board and the Executive Committee. You will serve three years, first as President-Elect, then President, then Past-President. Your responsibilities include:
• Serve as a voting member of the Board.
• Act in the absence of the President. If the President vacates the office, the
• President-Elect completes the term. (See Bylaws)
• Serve as a member of the Budget and Finance Committee. (See Bylaws)
• Serve as a member of the Nominating & Elections Committee. (See Bylaws)
• Represent the President upon request.
• Submit a year-end report to the Past-President.
• Oversee annual conference & appoints conference committee & sub-committee chairs. This includes selecting the conference theme & overseeing conference planning (contracting conference planner, site visits, etc.).
• Plan and conduct the association’s annual Board retreat with the President.
• Attend the American Library Association’s new Chapter leader orientation.
• Coordinate with the ALA Councilor on special ALA training and opportunities.

Secretary (2024-26)
The Secretary is a key voting member of the Board and Executive Committee. This role involves:

• Serve as a voting member of the Board.
• Keep an accurate record of the proceedings and attendance of the Association and the Board meetings.
• File/archive copies of all minutes, summaries, and other material distributed at all meetings of the association.
• Maintain the Secretary’s Google Drive, including archiving, deleting, and migrating all Board documents into the board's Google Drive.
• Compile and record email voting of the Executive Committee and the Board.
• Submit a year-end report to the Past-President.
• Working with the Treasurer, submit the Association’s annual report with the Arizona Corporation Commission.
• Serve as a representative on various committees as needed.
• Assist incoming Board members with bank access.
• Assist with onboarding of incoming Secretary at the end of term.

Northern Regional Rep (2024-26, must reside in Apache, Coconino, LaPaz, Mohave, & Navajo Counties)

Southern Regional Rep (2024-26, must reside in Cochise, Graham, Greenlee, Pima, Santa Cruz, & Yuma Counties)
Regional Representatives are voting members of the Board and represent the diverse membership of their designated region. The Representative’s duties include:

• Serve as a voting member of the Board.
• Attend all meetings of the Board.
• Communicate with region membership, decisions, and issues of the Association.
• Submit region activities to the website or other social media sources.
• Execute duties as delegated by the Association President or Board.
• Submit a year-end report to the Past-President.
• Submit annual budget to the Budget and Finance Committee.

MPLA Representative (2024-27)
The MPLA Representative is a liaison between the AzLA Board and MPLA Board. The candidate must be a member of both AzLA and MPLA. Responsibilities include:

• Serve as a voting member of the Board.
• Serve as a liaison between MPLA and AzLA.
• Respond to requests for information from MPLA and promote MPLA membership within Arizona.
• Work closely with the MPLA Executive Secretary to keep a current list of MPLA members.
• Keep MPLA Members informed of promotional opportunities and events.
• Promote MPLA Leadership Institute.
• Provide state-specific news for the MPLA Newsletter.
• Actively assists the MPLA Conference Chair when or if the MPLA Annual Conference is held in Arizona in conjunction with the AzLA Annual Conference.
• Submit a year-end report to the Past-President.
• Represent MPLA at the AzLA conference.
• Help identify an MPLA replacement if a vacancy occurs.

School Library Division Chair (non-elected)
The Teacher Librarians’ Division shall be concerned with the improvement and extension of library media services in the schools of Arizona as a means of strengthening the schools’ educational programs. This Division recognizes that its program shall be developed in cooperation with other library and educational organizations concerned with the welfare and education of children and youth.

Why Serve?

Serving in these roles offers you the opportunity to:

1. Influence the direction of our Association.
2. Develop leadership skills.
3. Network with colleagues and leaders in the library community.
4. Make a lasting impact on the future of libraries in Arizona.

Join us in shaping the future of the Arizona Library Association! Your leadership and vision can make a difference.

Mountain Plains Library Association Representative

Arizona Library Association
7760 State Route 69 SteC5 #385
Prescott Valley, AZ 86314
mpla.representative@azla.org