[Libs-Or] Staff Training Round Table leadership opportunities

[HANNING Darci * SLO]

Hello  library community!

It's that time of year again! The OLA Staff Training Round Table is opening nominations for leadership positions beginning September 1, 2026, for the 2026-27 year. We have two open positions: Chair-elect / Vice Chair (two years, serving as Chair for the second year) and Secretary (one year).

We invite individuals of all library levels, backgrounds, and types who enjoy staff training and development and are interested in a leadership opportunity. We're a small, friendly, and helpful group which makes this the perfect opportunity for folks new to leadership roles in OLA! STRT meetings are held monthly with additional activities (presentations, etc.) held at the discretion of the  members, who perform much of the group's work. And if you are not already a member of the Staff Training Round Table, as an OLA member you can join for free at any time!

This is the charge of our round table:
The Staff Training Round Table (STRT) is a resource to empower any library worker who is involved with or wants to explore staff training. Membership provides a monthly meeting to share information and resources, and to support each other through collaboration regarding current training issues and best practices.

TWO POSITIONS OPEN FOR NOMINATIONS - Due Wednesday, June 24 by 12:00p (noon)

Position #1:

Chair-elect / Vice Chair serves for two years: first as Vice Chair for 2026-27, then as Chair for 2027-28.
Responsibilities as Chair-elect / Vice-Chair are:

  *   Assists with any or all the duties of the Chair and facilitates meetings in the Chair's absence.
  *   Manages and updates the STRT web pages on the OLA website.
  *   Runs nominations/elections for new officers

Vice Chair then serves as Chair for the second year (2027-28)
Responsibilities as Chair are:

  *   Attends the annual OLA Board retreat in August
  *   Sets agendas, sends meeting reminders, and facilitates monthly meetings.
  *   Takes the lead in compiling the annual report with input from STRT members.
  *   Encouraged to attend OLA board meetings (but not required)
Note: The past Chair will assist as needed; this position can be co-chaired

Position #2:

Secretary

  *   Serves as Secretary for 2026-27
  *   Takes meeting notes, distributes notes to members, and assists with managing the STRT<https://www.olaweb.org/staff-training-round-table-home> web pages on the OLA website.

If you are interested in either of these positions, please email Darci Hanning at darci.hanning at slo.oregon.gov<mailto:darci.hanning at slo.oregon.gov> by noon on Wednesday, June 24. Please include:

  *   Your name and the STRT position you're interested in
  *   Your current job position/title
  *   Which library you are affiliated with, and
  *   Why you are interested in the position

This information will be used on the ballot for elections and elections with more than one nomination per position will be held in early July.

Questions? Want to learn more about STRT? Please contact:

  *   Darci Hanning (darci.hanning at slo.oregon.gov<mailto:darci.hanning at slo.oregon.gov>)

Best regards,
Darci Hanning, Staff Training Round Table



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