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A full description of the work of the PLA Board of Directors including roles, expectations, and more can be found in the PLA Board Orientation Manual.

Deliverables and outcomes:

• Assume responsibility for developing, implementing and advancing the PLA strategic plan
• Review, assess, and oversee policies and actions taken by the association
• Annually, approve the PLA budget and consider and take action on funding for new initiatives
• Support PLA’s fundraising and sustainability efforts by contributing financially, recruiting new donors, and helping PLA liaison with library industry vendors
• Be available to members, individuals and groups for discussion and concerns
• Represent PLA within 91´«Ã½ and externally to peers, partners, and others, as requested, for instance by participating in related 91´«Ã½ groups, presenting at state and regional conferences, and responding to the media
• Complete an annual assessment of the performance of the PLA Executive Director

Expected time commitment:

• Prepare for and attend four PLA Board meetings annually, held at the 91´«Ã½ Midwinter Meetings and Annual Conferences as well as in the spring and fall at varying dates and locations
• Spend additional time at the 91´«Ã½ Midwinter Meeting and 91´«Ã½ Annual Conference for other PLA meetings as needed and representing PLA at 91´«Ã½ events, as required
• Attend the biennial PLA Conference and be prepared to represent the Board and PLA to the media, to exhibitors and sponsors, and at general sessions and author/special events
• Respond regularly to requests for feedback from the PLA Executive Director and staff, including voting on all interim Board actions

Desired skills, knowledge, or experience:

• Ability to function well as a team, participate in civil and respectful discussion and debate, and lead group deliberations to successful decisions
• Experience participating on corporate and/or nonprofit boards and familiarity with board members’ duty of care, duty of loyalty, and duty of obedience (see the )
• Long-term knowledge of and involvement in PLA through varying committee, task force, speaker, and other roles
• Broad knowledge of the public library field and current/emerging issues facing the profession, including those impacting diverse library types and library professionals
• Experience in community and legislative advocacy, fundraising, and public speaking