It's Academic

The College & Research Division is seeking candidates to run for the offices of Vice Chair/Chair Elect and Funds Manager.  If you would be willing to serve in either of these two positions or if you have any questions, please contact Alexander Kirby (akirby@pennhighlands.edu) by June 30, 2025. Here are the current descriptions for each of these positions:

Position: Vice Chair/Chair Elect

Term: Elected position, 1 year term officially beginning January 1; succeeds to Board position as Chair at end of Chair’s term.

Duties:

• Plan CRD Annual Spring Conference
  • Determine conference program and speakers, date, time and menu (if event is in-person)  in conjunction with the Board.
  • Form a committee to develop and implement the program.
  • In-person location of spring conference is typically on or near the campus of the Vice Chair. Virtual programming is also an option.
  • Submit LSTA Funding Request Form, Brief Report, and Expense Report to the CRD Board LSTA Subcommittee.
  • Compile and report back to the Board on evaluations. This may be delegated to another Board member.
• Serve on LSTA Committee comprised of Chair, Vice-Chair, and Professional Development Funds Manager to review proposals and award funds. (For an overview of the process, rubric and forms used, consult the LSTA FAQ: https://crdpala.org/lsta/).
• Attend PaLA Leadership Orientation following the Annual Conference.
• Assist Chair with the business of the Division, including chairing meetings in the Chair’s absence.
• Contribute as needed to CRD publications (i.e. blog, PalRaP, It’s Academic Column)

Position: Professional Development Funds Manager

Term: Elected position, 2 year term beginning January 1.

Duties:

• Liaise with PaLA Education & Finance Manager
• Participate in LSTA Committee composed of Chair, Vice-Chair, and Volunteer to review proposals and determine awards. (For an overview of the process, rubric and forms used, consult the LSTA FAQ: https://crdpala.org/lsta/)
• Maintain LSTA spreadsheet to reconcile expenses, payments, etc. related to LSTA funding requests to ensure grant money is being spent in accordance with LSTA guidelines and to ensure proper accounting of funds. In this capacity, LSTA Manager is a back up to the PaLA Education & Finance Manager in managing LSTA funds for the division.
• Ensure that reports are received in a timely manner and receipts are submitted.
• Assist Chair with compiling quarterly LSTA report information as needed.
• Ensure that all LSTA reports required of groups who receive funding from CRD are received in a timely manner and receipts are submitted to CRD Board. The LSTA Manager will work with the Chair to ensure receipts are signed off on and submitted to PaLA Education & Finance Manager.
• Work with CRD Tech Coordinator as needed to make sure LSTA documents are saved and organized in Google Drive.
• Contribute to the planning and implementation of the Division’s educational programs (i.e. Connect & Communicate, conferences, etc).
• Forward all documentation and records to new LSTA Manager.
• Contribute content as needed to CRD publications (CRD blog, the It’s Academic column in the PALA Bulletin, and PaLRaP)

You are cordially invited to participate in the Summer 2025 series of the Virtual Journal Club, sponsored by the College & Research Division of the Pennsylvania Library Association!

Please use this form to indicate which topic(s) you would be interested in reading about in the fall series, as well as indicate your scheduling preferences.

You are welcome to attend one, two, or all three of the meetings to discuss the readings. If you are interested in participating, please feel free to sign up – there is no cost and no commitment beyond your time to read and discuss the articles.

Thanks to everyone who participated in our Spring 2025 series on collection management, focused on weeding!

Please feel free to reach out with any questions.

Thank you, and have a great day!
Melissa