Dear Massachusetts Library System Members,
MLS seeks librarians and staff from member libraries to provide input to align MLS services and activities with member needs. We need your support and active participation to strengthen our Massachusetts library community. Participation is a great way to network with colleagues at other libraries and to prepare for leadership roles on our board and committees. We have two new committees this year: Academic Library Services Advisory Committee and Purchasing Cooperative Advisory Committee.
Volunteer and Nominations Form
Nominations are due April 17. Please consider nominating yourself or a colleague for an Advisory Committee or Board Committee today.
Contact us if you have any questions about the important work of these committees. We look forward to working with you!
Greg Pronevitz, Executive Director
Advisory Committees
Our advisory committees provide an open communications channel between members, staff, and the Executive Board. MLS aims for diversity in library geography, type, and size. Advisory committees meet quarterly. Members are appointed for two-year terms. While the best communications is face to face, we recognize that it is not always possible, and we are usually able to provide a mechanism for virtual participation.
Advisory Committee | Openings | Charge |
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Academic Library Services *NEW | 8 |
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Continuing Education and Advisory Services | 3 |
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Delivery | – |
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Purchasing Cooperative *NEW | 6 |
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Resource Sharing | – |
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Youth Services | 4 |
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Board Committees
Our board committees meet as needed. Members are appointed for 2-year terms. While the best communications is face to face, we recognize that it is not always possible, and we are usually able to provide a mechanism for virtual participation.
Committee | Openings | Charge |
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Budget | 2 |
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Bylaws | – |
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Nominating | 3 |
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Personnel | – |
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Other Committees
MLS also has two other committees that handle recruitment in separate processes. These committees are open to participants in their respective programs.
Committee | Charge |
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Commonwealth eBook Collections Steering Committee |
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MassCat Advisory Committee |
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