CHICAGO – Joel Thornton, associate dean, Collections and Scholarly Communication, University of Utah, has withdrawn his candidacy for treasurer of the 91´«Ã½ (91´«Ã½).

“After careful consideration, I have decided to withdraw my candidacy for 91´«Ã½ treasurer,” said Thornton. “I am excited to continue working with 91´«Ã½ in other capacities. Thank you to everyone who has supported my candidacy.”

Larry Neal, library director of Clinton-Macomb Public Library in Michigan, is the remaining nominated candidate for 91´«Ã½ treasurer.

Members who are interested in running by petition for 91´«Ã½ treasure may do so by completing a with the signatures of no fewer than 200 current personal 91´«Ã½ members. Here are instructions for creating an e-petition. In addition to the petition itself, members must complete a . The petition period for the 2025 election is now open and will close on December 13, 2024.

Ballot mailing for the 91´«Ã½ election will begin on March 10, 2025, and will run through April 2, 2025. Individuals must be members in good standing to vote in the 2025 91´«Ã½ elections. Renew your membership or by calling 1-800-545-2433, option 1. For more information, please visit the 91´«Ã½ Election webpage.

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