APLA is seeking nominations for the following positions:

 

Vice President / President Elect

The Vice President / President Elect serves on the APLA Executive and plays a key leadership role in guiding the Association’s strategic direction. This position is part of a three year leadership cycle, serving first as Vice President / President Elect, then as President, and finally as Past President.

Responsibilities include participating in Executive meetings, convening and serving on standing committees, supporting advocacy and governance activities, and helping to ensure continuity and effective leadership within APLA. The Vice President / President Elect also serves as an important connection between the Executive and the membership, particularly at the annual conference.

Nominees must be APLA members in good standing and able to commit time to Executive and committee work as part of the multi year leadership cycle.

The term begins at the end of the 2026 annual conference.

 

VP Membership

The Vice President Membership serves on the APLA Executive and is responsible for leading membership recruitment and retention across the Association. This role plays a key part in strengthening member engagement and supporting the ongoing vitality of APLA.

Responsibilities include convening the Membership Committee, maintaining the APLA membership database, preparing and presenting membership statistics and reports, and supporting outreach and renewal efforts. The Vice President Membership also serves as an important connection between the Executive and the membership, particularly at the annual conference.

Nominees must be able to commit time to Executive and committee work.

This is a two year term that begins at the end of the 2026 annual conference.

 

VP Nova Scotia and VP New Brunswick

The Provincial Vice President represents their province on the APLA Executive and ensures that provincial library issues are communicated and addressed at the regional level. This role acts as a key liaison between APLA, provincial library associations, and members.

Responsibilities include participating in Executive meetings, serving on standing committees, supporting advocacy and membership engagement, preparing provincial reports for the APLA Bulletin, and promoting APLA programs, awards, and activities.

Nominees must be able to commit time to Executive and committee work.

The Provincial VP role is a two year term that begins at the end of the 2026 annual conference.

 

Please submit nominations for any of these positions to president@apla.ca by May 22, 2026