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Committee:

Membership 

Download the Member Information Packet for general information about your NDLA membership.

Purpose:

This standing Committee is required for the ongoing functioning of the association. The Membership Committee:

  • Promotes membership in NDLA by publicizing the organization to current and prospective members.
  • Maintains a database of up-to-date membership information and disseminates this information for use by NDLA members and committees as needed.
  • Submits quarterly reports containing membership statistics as per Good Stuff deadlines.
  • Welcomes and orients new members to NDLA and promotes networking among members.
  • Administers the Grassroots Grant for annual conference attendance to encourage participation in the library association.

Liz Mason

Technical Support Specialist, ODIN

Co-Chair


Amanda Walch

Reference and Instruction Librarian, University of Jamestown

Co-Chair

Committee Officers

The Committee Chair or Co-Chairs are appointed by the President and may serve concurrent terms of office. In addition to the Chair, committee members (3-5 members) include the NDLA Treasurer as an advisory member and at least one person in their first five years of membership.

Current members:

  • Lori West, Fargo Public Library
  • Danielle Masursky, University of North Dakota
  • Meaghan Farrell, University of North Dakota

Current

Business

The Membership Committee has recently merged with the New Members Committee! The merge was approved at the August 2023 Executive Board meeting. The committee chairs of Membership and New Members felt that the interests of the two committees aligned, and that a combined group would help maintain a more active committee. The merge also helped address some confusion about the purpose and make-up of the New Members Committee after its transition from Roundtable to Committee.

See you all at the upcoming conference in Fargo!


Join us for monthly Happy Lunches!

These virtual “happy hours” will take place at noon on the 2nd Friday of each month, beginning in March 2023.

Co-hosted by the Membership Committee and other NDLA committees, sections, and Executive Board positions, these lunches are a great way to learn about the work of the association and meet members from across the state. Drop in, stay as long as you like—all are welcome!

Watch the NDLA listserv for the Zoom link or reach out to the Membership co-chairs.

Upcoming Happy Lunch dates:

  • November 17 (note that this is a 3rd Friday)

  • December 8

If you have suggestions for discussion topics or would like your committee or section to co-host, let us know! Send an email to Amanda Walch, Membership co-chair.


Annual Reports:

Membership Committee: View Last Year's Annual Report Here.

New Members' Committee: View Last Year's Annual Report Here.

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