LibraryLinkNJ, The New Jersey Library Cooperative (LLNJ), is seeking strong library advocates to join its 15-member Executive Board to serve in the following positions, each serving a three year term beginning July 1, 2025:
- Academic Library Representative
- Lay Representative
- Member-at-Large - three (3) positions available
About LibraryLinkNJ
LLNJ is a nonprofit, multi-type library organization established under the New Jersey Library Network Law and the regulations under New Jersey Administrative Code. LibraryLinkNJ and its services are funded by the New Jersey State Library, which is responsible for the coordination, promotion and funding of the New Jersey Library Network. The Cooperative has over 1,300 voting representatives from over 2,400 public and private schools, public, academic, institutional, corporate, health sciences and special libraries and library-related agencies. Members join at no charge and pay no dues.
Who we're looking for
The LLNJ Nominating Committee is looking for qualified candidates from diverse backgrounds, and with varied skill sets, perspectives, and voices, who have an interest in seeing all types of New Jersey Libraries grow and thrive. The Committee is also interested in increasing Executive Board representation from all geographic areas of the state.
- Candidates for Academic Library Representative must be currently employed at a member academic library.
- Candidates for Lay Representative cannot be a librarian or a retired librarian.
- Candidates for Member-at-Large must be currently employed at an LLNJ member institution.
What’s expected of LLNJ Board members?
The LLNJ Executive Board is both a governance and a working board. This means that, in addition to being representatives of LibraryLinkNJ, our board members dedicate some of their time or resources working on organizational projects, based on their expertise and interest.
Board members are expected to attend board meetings on the third Thursday of each month at 2:30 PM. Board meetings are currently being held via Zoom with occasional in-person meetings.
Furthermore, as part of a working board, LLNJ Board members are expected to dedicate about 4 hours per month working on LLNJ business by serving on Board committees. This includes attending remote meetings with fellow board members and relevant follow-up tasks.
Once elected, LLNJ Board members serve a three-year term. Board members serve without compensation.
What’s the nomination process?
To contact the Nominating Committee with questions or to apply, send an email to Email. Please submit a summary of your professional experience (i.e., resume, short bio or profile link).
Applications close on Monday, March 24, 2025 at 4:00 PM.
For more information about LLNJ, visit our website at https://librarylinknj.org.