From Ekaterini, Current Chair:

Having worked as PNC webmaster for a few years, I'd enjoyed being part of a librarian community beyond my day-job.  I ran for Chair, knowing to some extent what I was getting into, as I was familiar with many of the board members, and some of the PNC MLA members too.  With the current rhythm of the board, we meet weekly, and that has been really helpful in keeping momentum and building closer ties to professionals whom I really admire and learn from every week.  Outside of the board meetings and any board initiatives you choose to instigate, there are a few official duties to MLA - specifically, submitting two short reports on chapter activities.  As Chair, you get to work with the board to set goals and priorities for the year so you can make the work fit your bandwidth and the chapter needs.  As past-Chair, you coordinate the nominations for the new board member positions and are still part of the board to help keep continuity for any on-going programs and projects. 

Serving as Chair of PNC MLA has been a great way to engage with the profession during a particularly challenging time.  Over the last few years, we've really seen a strong re-connection with members, so it's a great time to step in and get to be part of a group of incredibly informed colleagues across the PNW. 

You won't regret it! 

Thinking about running for PNC MLA Chair?

• Managable workload
• Excellent board continuity to support you 
• AHIP service points to support your professional development
• Built-in training through the year spent as "Chair Elect"

Ready to nominate yourself?

More information on the positions can be found here

To submit a nomination, please complete this short form.