The Music OCLC Users Group (MOUG) Nominating Committee seeks nominations for the offices of Vice Chair/Chair-Elect; Treasurer-Elect; and Reference, Discovery, and Collection Coordinator. Please submit nominations by Monday, September 16, 2024. The committee will assemble a slate of candidates for an election to be held during fall 2024.
Terms of office for these three board positions will begin at the conclusion of the MOUG annual meeting during February/March 2025. The Vice Chair/Chair-Elect and Treasurer-Elect positions are 4-year commitments (2025-2029), while the Reference, Discovery, and Collection Coordinator is a 2-year commitment (2025-2027). Below are brief descriptions of each office, paraphrased from the MOUG Bylaws and MOUG Handbook.
Vice-Chair/Chair-Elect
The person in this position serves for 4 years (1 as Vice-Chair/Chair-Elect, 2 as Chair, 1 as Past-Chair). The Vice-Chair/Chair-Elect assists with general supervision of the group, works on special projects assigned by the Chair, and acts as chief executive officer if the Chair is unable to serve. Specific duties include updating the MOUG Handbook; handling outreach and publicity; and assisting with duties related to the Distinguished Service Award and the Ralph Papakhian Travel Grant.
Treasurer-Elect
The person in this position serves for 4 years (1 as Treasurer-Elect, 2 as Treasurer, 1 as Past-Treasurer). The Treasurer-Elect serves as understudy and assistant to the Treasurer, with the specific objectives of learning the Treasurer’s duties while Treasurer-Elect. Common duties include learning Excel, Quicken, and other financial software; becoming familiar with the function of 501(c)(3) organizations; and assisting with the process of renewal mailings, among others.
Reference, Discovery, and Collection (RDC) Coordinator
The person in this position serves for 2 years. The RDC Coordinator chairs and enlists members for the Reference, Discovery, and Collection Committee. Primary activities include investigating discovery, public, and collection service issues related to OCLC products and services. The RDC Coordinator reports findings to MOUG as necessary, while also serving in an advisory capacity to OCLC regarding suggestions for improvements or changes.
If you would like to nominate someone (including yourself) for any of these offices, or if you would like more information, please contact a Nominating Committee member. For full consideration, please submit nominations by Monday, September 16, 2024. Candidates for office must be individual members of MOUG in good standing at the time the ballot is distributed.
For more information about MOUG and these board positions, please see https://musicoclcusers.org/. The About Us tab includes information on MOUG’s history and bylaws and a list of the current Executive Board members.
Serving as an officer on the Executive Board is a wonderful and rewarding opportunity to more fully engage in MOUG’s activities. Thank you in advance for your willingness to contribute to the continued vitality of our organization!
MOUG Nominating Committee (2024)
Melissa Moll, Committee Chair (University of Iowa) melissa-moll@uiowa.edu (During August, please copy a second committee member.) <br />Chelsea Hoover (Syracuse University) cmhoover@syr.edu <br />Mary Huismann, MOUG Past Chair (St. Olaf College) huisma1@stolaf.edu