[DCRM-L] Serve as an officer of the ALA Core Metadata Interest Group!

[Zilic, Melissa]

The ALA Core Metadata Interest Group provides a framework for information exchange, participates in the review of standards, and develops programming around metadata topics. The Interest Group's main communication channel is the website on ALA Connect<https://connect.ala.org/core/communities/community-home?communitykey=a38252d1-29e5-42e7-8b5d-a43a19f99aea>. We're a collegial, supportive group and welcome folks of all backgrounds and experience levels.

Requirements:

  *   Officers must be members of Core (Learn more about Core<https://www.ala.org/core/benefits-membership>)
  *   Officers are expected to attend (either virtually or in-person) Core Metadata Interest Group Programming. Requirements vary depending on position.
  *   Officers must be willing to serve up to 2 years (see open officer positions below)

The commitment is typically a few hours a month with a bit more time required when planning and hosting programming.

Positions open for election:

  *   Vice chair (2025-2026, becomes Chair 2026-2027)*
  *   Programming co-chair (2025-2027)*
  *   Communication co-chairs (2 officers needed, 2025-2027)
*Required to attend ALA Annual in-person

Nominate yourself by filling out the nomination form<https://forms.gle/Xu3etRVfaJ5oDMKf7>! We will hold the election at our ALA Metadata Interest Group Business Meeting<https://annual2025.eventscribe.net/index.asp?presTarget=3014099>, Saturday, June 28th at 1 PM Eastern at Pennsylvania Convention Center, Room 121 A. Take a look at the officer position descriptions<https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ltVGMEG8dTCaXsicF6FS57Rh-KJI4iUm6Niz13pc6aI/edit> for more information!

Questions? Please feel free to email Joan Wang <joan.wang at wustl.edu>

On behalf of the Metadata Interest Group,

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Melissa Zilic, MSLIS (she/her/hers)
Metadata Librarian for Digital and Electronic Resources
DePaul University Library
Chicago, IL


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