The IHLS Nominating Committee is searching for potential candidates for the 2015 IHLS Board Elections. The following positions on the board are up for election:
1 Public Library Representative
2 School Library Representatives
2 Public Library Trustee Representatives
The committee will consider all interested candidates. Please understand that sometimes not all interested candidates can appear on the ballot. There are several reasons for this. For example, the committee must create a ballot that will fill the vacant seats, and there are not necessarily vacant seats for each type of library; the committee must create a geographically balanced ballot; selecting too many candidates to run for a single seat can easily lead to a tie, possibly a re-vote, and may seriously delay the election process. Also, to prevent delays in the election process, only 4 candidates will be allowed per each open seat. In the event that there are more than 4 eligible candidates, names appearing on the ballot will be determined by lottery. The committee may also pair certain candidates against one another to ensure geographic balance or compliance with bylaws. This pairing method is borrowed from the Illinois Library Association's electronic board elections method. If you indicate your interest, but are not selected as a candidate, please understand that it is only a matter of logistics. Whether or not you are selected as a candidate, we commend you for your willingness to serve!
Please forward the email with the survey link to board members, colleagues and others who may be interested in appearing on the ballot, and to anyone you feel would make a great candidate.
If you have questions or comments for the nominating committee, please feel free to contact us:
Amanda McKay: Helen Matthes Public Library (amanda@effinghamlibrary.org) (217) 342-2464, Chairperson
Jeanne Hamilton: Charleston Carnegie Public Library (jeanne@charlestonlibrary.org) (217) 345-4913
Betsy Mahoney: Madison County Law Library (bemahoney@co.madison.il.us) (618) 296-5921
Debra Sherrick: Casey-Westfield CUSD (Debra.Sherrick@caseywestfield.org) 217-932-2175
Elaine Steingrubey: Morrison-Talbott Library (elaines@waterloolibrary.org) 618-939-6232 ext.205