The MCLS Board of Directors has accepted the Nominating Committee’s proposed slate of candidates for the five seats whose terms expire at the end of December 2015.

Electronic voting to approve the slate of candidates begins on September 14. All Member Representatives should receive an email on September 14 with voting instructions. Votes will be accepted via an online ballot. The voting deadline is 5:00 pm ET on September 25.

The following slate is presented to the membership for approval:

Research Library Representative (Indiana)

Julie Bobay, Executive Associate Dean, Indiana University Libraries

Education

• B.A. English, Indiana University; Masters in Library Science, Indiana University
• Masters in Public Affairs, Concentration in Database Management Systems, Indiana University

Work experience

Various positions at Indiana University Libraries since 1981.

Awards and honors

• Walden Endowed Librarian, 1996-Present;
• Open Folkfore Collaboration Award, American Library Association, Association of Library Collections and Technical Services, 2011;
• Leadership Fellows Program, Committee for Institutional Cooperation (CIC), 1991-1992.

Statement

I look forward to learning more about the work of MCLS and contributing as I am able.

School Library Representative (Indiana)

Adrienne (Addie) Matteson, Library Media Specialist, White River Elementary, Noblesville Schools

Education

• Bachelors of Art in Education, Western Michigan University
• Masters of Science in Information, University of Michigan, School of Information

Work experience

• White River Elementary School, Noblesville, IN, Library Media Specialist, August 2011 – Present
• Hamilton East Public Library, Noblesville Branch, Noblesville, IN, Adult Services Librarian, March 2014 – Present
• University of Michigan School of Information, Ann Arbor, MI, Research Assistant – Contextual Inquiry course preparation, June 2011 – September 2011, Graduate Student Instructor, September 2009 – December 2010
• The Grier School, Tyrone, PA, Social Studies Teacher/Assistant Summer Camp Director, August 2007 – August 2008
• Chonbuk National University, Language Education Center, Jeonju, South Korea, Visiting Researcher (ESL Teacher), September 2006 – August 2007
• Korea Poly School, Ilsan, South Korea, Preschool Teacher, August 2004 – December 2005

Awards and honors

I have not received any awards, but I am honored to be a member of the 2012 cohort of the Indiana Librarian Leadership Academy sponsored by the Indiana State Library.

Statement

My vision for MCLS is for it to continue to bring resources and training to Indiana and Michigan libraries and librarians in new and innovative ways. I am already very impressed with the work the MCLS sponsors and takes part in, but I would like to see MCLS participate in projects that can more directly benefit school libraries and member organizations that are school corporations. With a push in K-12 education for more authentic learning experiences, and a steady decrease in resources, MCLS can continue to a great bridge from schools to the experts and resources in public and university institutions.

At-Large Library Representative (Indiana)

Kathleen (Kate) Linderman, Branch Manager, Evansville Vanderburgh Public Library

Education

• B.A. History, Franklin College of Indiana, 1991
• MLIS, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 2009

Work experience

• Branch Manager, EVPL Red Bank and West Branches, 2011-present
• Reference Services Supervisor, EVPL Central Library, 2010-2011
• Reader’s Advisor, EVPL, Oaklyn Branch and Central Library, 2005-2010
• Museum professional within the Indiana State Museum system, and with Historic New Harmony (a program of the University of Southern Indiana), 1995-2005

Awards and honors

• EVPL MLS Scholarship recipient, 2008
• EVPL Leadership – Flagship class, 2009

Statement

I’d love to see MCLS reach the southern third of Indiana – particularly southwest Indiana. I envision a real collaboration of libraries inasmuch as we can share ideas about leadership, programming and the exploring the future of libraries.  Hopefully MCLS can continue to help encourage that collaboration.

Public Library Representative (Michigan)

Eva Davis, Director, Canton Public Library

Education

• BA, English, University of Michigan-Dearborn
• MS, Information-Library & Information Services, University of Michigan

Work Experience

• Director, Canton Public Library, 2008-present
• Associate Director of Public Services; Branch Services Manager; Youth Services Manager; Ann Arbor District Library, 2002-2007
• Teen Services Librarian, Plymouth District Library, 1998-2002
• Editor; Research Associate, Gale Research (now Gale | Cengage Learning), 1992-1998

 Awards and honors

• MCLS Board of Directors, Public Library respresentative, 2014-present
• Library Journal/EBSCO/NoveList LibraryAware Community Award, 2013
• Frances H. Pletz Award for Teen Service, Michigan Library Association, 2002

Statement

MCLS should be the leader in our region on multi-type library collaboration and learning and development for library staff to ensure that libraries across the spectrum are valued within their communities. MCLS can achieve this by listening to members, responding to their needs, and serving as a catalyst to bring libraries and library workers together.

At-Large Library Representative (Michigan)

Paul Gallagher, Director, Library Operations & User Services, Wayne State University Libraries

Education

• Bachelors of Fine Art, Wayne State University
• Masters of Library and Information Science, Wayne State University

Work experience

Paul Gallagher is the Director of Library Operations and User Services for the Wayne State University Libraries, and provides senior level leadership and oversight for library system operations with collections, technology, and service divisions. Paul has over ten years of experience with private sector information technology, and in 2009 graduated with a Masters of Library and Information Science from WSU’s School of Library and Information Science. As part of his graduate studies, Paul was part of the IMLS funded “Educating the 21st Century Fine and Performing Arts Librarianship” grant cohort, and helped to implement archival technology at Detroit’s cultural institutions – including the Michigan Opera Theatre Library and the Detroit Symphony Orchestra Archives.

Paul joined the WSU Libraries in 2008, and has served in a range of increasingly responsible roles including Developer Librarian and Associate Director for Discovery Services. As a key member of the Dean’s senior management team, he works with the administration and senior management to advance strategic directions based on an agile and team-centric organizational culture.                 

Awards and honors

• Initiated as member of Beta Phi Mu, the Library and Information Science Honor Society. Sponsored by the facility of the School of Library and Information Science, 2009
• Institute of Museum and Library Services “Training the 21st Century Fine and Performing Arts Librarian” recipient, Wayne State University, 2007
• Department of Art and Art History Talent Scholarship Recipient, Wayne State University, 1996

Statement

MCLS has a powerful word in its name – collaborative. It’s a broad term, and could be demonstrated by the important work that MCLS conducts on behalf of its membership such as workshops, group purchasing, and supporting the important resources in MeL. These activities provide a rich perspective on how library collaborations can serve their constituencies in ways that would be impossible to do alone.

However – in the words of Jim Neal – we’re moving from kumbaya to radical collaboration. There is great opportunity to grow our cooperation into radical new partnerships. While there is much discussion about how this may look, there is one component that has worked well: a medium.  MCLS has served as this medium in a range of ways, from organizing discussions, providing leadership, and managing fiscal and governance concerns.  MCLS’s value as an agent to support new ways of thinking has provided many great benefits beyond what may be considered “typical” consortial services.

The vision is obvious: to build on the good work underway, but also to change our thinking of how we relate and build the next generation of partnerships. MCLS is uniquely suited to serve as a collaborator, a medium, and a leader in this important space.