Get involved: Candidates for WLA wanted!

As WLA members look forward to our annual Fall Conference, the Nominations Committee begins its preparations for the WLA elections. WLA’s volunteer leaders are a key part of the association’s success. Truly, we could not do it without you. The list below outlines the positions eligible for election this fall. For more information, consult the 2025 Elections page under the For Members tab on the WLA homepage. To nominate yourself or another member, follow the link to submit a nomination. Qualified submissions require a valid membership, contact information, and a brief biographical statement. Nominations are due Monday, October 13th. Questions? Contact Nominations Committee Chair, Rachel Arndt rachel.arndt27@gmail.com Positions Open in 2026 WLA Board of Directors Vice-President/President Elect (3 year term) Secretary (3 year term) Wisconsin Association of Public Libraries WAPL Board Liaison (3 year term) WAPL Vice Chair/Chair Elect (3 year term) Wisconsin Association of Academic Libraries   WAAL Vice Chair/Chair Elect (3 year term) WAAL Secretary (1 year term) Association of Wisconsin Special Libraries AWSL Vice Chair/Chair Elect (3 year term) AWSL Secretary (1 year term) Technical Services Section (TSS) TSS Vice Chair/Chair Elect (3 year term) TSS Secretary (1 year term) Support Staff & Circulation Section SSCS SSCS Vice Chair/Chair Elect (3 year term) SSCS Secretary (2 year term) SSCS Director At Large-Public Library (2 year term) SSCS Director At Large-Special or Academic Library (2 year term) Wisconsin Small Libraries (WISL) WISL Vice Chair/Chair Elect (3 year term) WISL 1st Year Director (3 year term) Youth Services Section (YSS) YSS Chair Elect (3 year term) YSS Director At Large, Two Positions (2 year term) Outreach Services Roundtable OSRT Vice Chair/Chair Elect (3 year term) OSRT Secretary (1 year term) WLA Foundation Board of Directors WLAF Director At Large, Two Positions (3 year term) Make sure you are election ready!  Take time now to check your member profile to make sure you belong to the sections and divisions you desire.  Log in to your profile on the WLA website, click on “My Profile” and scroll through the “About Me” page to the list of sections and divisions listed in your profile.  Want to make a change?  Click “Edit Profile” to add/delete sections and divisions.  Don’t forget to save your work!