The ACRL New England Chapter (ACRL/NEC) is accepting nominations for open positions on the Chapter Board of Directors, and we would love for you to join us! We are an all-volunteer organization that provides professional growth opportunities for academic and research library staff and library school students across New England. Board membership is an exceptional opportunity for you to build leadership skills, network with peers and colleagues, develop new skills, and help shape the landscape of academic librarianship in New England.

What’s Available?

Current Volunteer Opportunities - If you see a position you are interested in pursuing, or know a colleague who might be interested, complete a nomination form. To learn more about these positions, read these statements from current Board members.

We are currently accepting nominations for the following positions:

Vice President/President-Elect
State Representative- Connecticut
State Representative-  Massachusetts
State Representative-  New Hampshire

How Does This Work?

Nomination Form - Nominate yourself or someone else. Candidates nominated by others will be contacted and if the nomination is accepted, will be asked to provide a candidate statement and headshot. Candidate information will be posted on the ACRL/NEC website.

The nomination period for ACRL/NEC Board positions will close on Monday, April 7th. Elections will be held in May. Candidates will be notified of the election results prior to the Chapter’s Annual Business meeting on June 13, 2025.

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out to us! We have each served as Vice President, President, and Past President and will gladly answer your questions.

Sincerely,

Jaime Hammond
Chair, Nominating Committee
jhammond@acrlnec.org

Mark Shelton
Past President
mshelton@acrlnec.org