DATE:
NAME(S): Diane VanGorden, John York
TITLE: Director at Large (East), Director at Large (West)
VISION:
MISSION STATEMENT: The mission of the Directors at Large is to promote membership and participation in the Montana Library Association and to act as a liaison between the MLA Board, Association interest groups and the membership
GOALS & OBJECTIVES:
Goal 1: Keep the Montana library community aware of the organization, its goals, opportunities and benefits.
Objective 1 Work with the Montana State Library staff to complete the Montana Library Directory by contacting OPI to obtain a list of School Library media professionals that is as current as possible.
Objective 2 Work through Federation coordinators to recruit new library staff members informing them of benefits and professional growth opportunities available with MLA membership.
Goal 2: Provide interest groups with necessary information and materials to certify / re-certify at the annual spring conference of the Montana Library Association.
Objective 1 Provide certification forms, budget request materials and certification deadline information to all current Interest groups at / or near Conference Registration Desk at the Annual Conference.
Objective 2 Provide information and assistance to any 'new' Interest Group who desire to organize and represent a special segment of the MLA membership.
Objective 3 Work with MLA's Executive Director to make sure that Interest Groups have completed all necessary paperwork (met minimum membership requirements and filed a budget) prior to the start of the MLA Fiscal year.
Goal 3: Encourage membership in the Association
Objective 1 Contact those whose membership has lapsed for the current fiscal year in January or February and encourage them to keep their MLA membership current
Objective 2 Encourage new members of the Montana Library Community to become involved in MLA through participation in:
- Divisions
- Committees
- Interest Groups
- MLA Board Positions
- And as presenters at the Annual Spring Conference
Objective 4 Work with Conference Co-chairs to plan a New Member Reception or other event to welcome new members into the Montana Library Association at the annual conference.
TIMELINE:
JOB DESCRIPTION: The Directors at Large serve a two-year, rotating term. Their primary responsibilities are to promote active membership in the organization and to function as liaisons between the Board, the general membership anf the interest groups.
COMMITTEE ROSTER:
Diane VanGorden - Co-Chair
John York - Co-Chair
BUDGET: $400. (Communications - $150 and Other $250)
HISTORY:
PROBLEM AREAS: Low participation level from staff members around the state