Join the RAILS Board!

RAILS invites nominations for the following positions on our board:

  • Three public library trustees (to be filled by board members at RAILS public libraries)
  • Two at-large representatives (to be filled by individuals representing any type of RAILS library- academic, public, school, or special)

Terms for all positions begin on July 1, 2021, and end on June 30, 2024.

We are looking for candidates that reflect the diversity of the RAILS membership in terms of race, ethnicity, age, geographic location, staff position, and other factors. If you would like to work with a committed team of colleagues representing all types of libraries to help shape the future of a member-driven, vibrant library system, consider nominating yourself for the RAILS Board.

The board meets 11 times per year. During the pandemic, board members have been attending in person at a RAILS service center or via Zoom.

For more information on duties and responsibilities, view the RAILS Board Member Job Description. After you have read the job description, complete this nomination form. The deadline for nominations is 5 p.m. on Friday, March 26. Questions? Contact Mary Witt, RAILS Marketing and Communications Director.

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