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Nomination Process

  • Nominations for Board openings are due at nominations@nemla.org by January 18, 2026. Self-nominations are welcome. 
  • Except for the Second Vice President, positions on the board are staggered. Those interested in the Second Vice President position are encouraged to contact the Executive Director for more information, as that position entails recruiting their own institution as a host institution for the convention.
  • The nominating committee (made of Board members) will consider all nominations (based on criteria including the nominees' experience and years of involvement with NeMLA) and select two nominees for each open position to stand as candidates in the election.
  • For your nomination, submit three documents: a CV, a brief biography, and a statement of purpose. The biographical statement and the statement of purpose will be posted online in preparation for the membership vote. These documents should explain your years of involvement as a NeMLA member, your ability to evaluate a wide range of session proposals within your field, and your interest in serving as an Area Director.
  • Eligibility: At the time of nomination, election, and appointment, prospective candidates must be: NeMLA members in good standing; residents of the Northeast Region of the United States of America or Southeastern Canada; U.S. or Canadian citizens, permanent residents, or hold a valid visa; full-time faculty, librarians, or independent scholars holding an advanced terminal degree in their field.
  • The Northeast is defined as: Maine, Vermont, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania. Southeastern Canada includes the province of Quebec and the eastern portion of Ontario encompassing the cities of Toronto, Ottawa, and Niagara Falls.
  • The election will happen via electronic ballot in February 2026 and the results will be announced at the General Membership Meeting and Brunch on Sunday, March 8, 2026. Newly elected officers and board members begin their term of office at the conclusion of the General Membership Meeting.
  • For more information about the nominating process, please email the Executive Director.

Voting in Board Elections

  • Elections for the CAITY Caucus, Graduate Student Caucus, and Women's and Gender Studies Caucus positions are conducted separately by each caucus.
  • The results of the elections are announced at the Sunday Membership Meeting on the last day of the convention, and all newly elected Board members begin their term on that day.
  • Deadline to vote: February 1

Tentative Board Openings