Join the RAILS Board!

RAILS invites nominations for the following positions on our board:

• Two at-large representatives (to be filled by individuals representing any type of RAILS library – academic, public, school, or specialized)
• Two people currently serving on the library board of trustees of a RAILS public library
• One special library seat (to be filled by a staff member from a RAILS specialized library)

Terms for all positions begin July 1, 2022, and end June 30, 2025.

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. We ask board members to attend and actively participate in 11 board meetings per year, either in person or at a RAILS videoconference location, or via Zoom if required/allowed by pandemic restrictions. For more information on duties and responsibilities, view the RAILS Board Member Job Description.

If you'd 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, complete this application by Wednesday, April 13 at 5 p.m. Questions? Contact Mary Witt, RAILS Marketing and Communications Director.