Do you want to play an important role in achieving LIANZA’s vision of a thriving library and information sector?
LIANZA is seeking nominations for our next president-elect and new council members by April 4, 2025.
He karanga ki ngā kaiarataki katoa. Kei te reri koe ki te whai i tētahi tūranga kaiarataki ki roto i te rāngai Wharepukapuka me te pārongo?
Are you ready to step up and be a leader?
LIANZA is calling for nominations for president-elect, two nationally elected council members and one appointed councillor. Nominations are being sought to increase the council’s diversity of skills, knowledge, perspectives, and networks.
LIANZA President-elect
A strength of LIANZA is the ‘three P’s team’- president-past, president, and president-elect. A new president-elect is sought to join Mark Crookston (currently LIANZA president-elect) and Ivy Guo (current president) for a three-year term to lead LIANZA Council. The three presidents work closely together, and they have many leadership opportunities at conference and events, working alongside national and international stakeholders, leading the council and engaging with members and driving the strategic direction of the association.
You can find out who has previously lead LIANZA here >
Strategic leadership and management experience is particularly important to be successful in this role. While expertise in governance and strong decision-making and strategic thinking is also helpful.
Two elected council members
We welcome LIANZA personal members who have a passion for the library and information sector and experience or understanding of governance, to self-nominate or make a nomination for the two nationally elected roles.
One appointed council member
LIANZA is seeking to appoint someone with skills in tikanga and mātauranga Māori. You may have experience from beyond the library and information sector. Nominees do not need to be personal members to be appointed to this position.
Nominees do not need to be personal members to be nominated and appointed to council for the appointed position. However, personal members can make nominations to this role, and the appointment will be made by LIANZA Council.
→ DOWNLOAD NOMINATION – APPOINTED ROLE
Are you the person we need?
We need energetic and engaged council members to complement the existing council.
LIANZA value a diverse range of experience on our council and seeks experienced people to contribute to:
- Setting strategic direction and pursuing strategic opportunities to grow the association’s reach and impact.
- Evaluating financial viability and performance.
- Identifying and monitoring risks.
- Strengthening networks with stakeholders beyond the library and information sector.
- Sharing professional knowledge and experience from across the library and information sector, particularly from tertiary, special and health libraries.
Read more in our guide to LIANZA Council here >
Consider this fantastic opportunity available to you
Here are just a few reasons why this mahi is worth considering:
- induction and training will be provided
- you get to network and connect with other professionals from across the library and information sector
- you have a chance to influence and take part in key sector initiatives
- you will contribute to your own professional development
- you will have support from a great LIANZA office team who are committed to helping you succeed
- and it looks great on your CV.
“Having worked with the LIANZA Council since July 2023, I’ve seen the incredible legacy it carries – a legacy of leadership, community building, and empowerment. It is also clear that our sectors are facing challenges such as digital transformation, funding constraints, and evolving community needs. But together, we can make a real difference. I hope you consider the opportunity to join the council and share your passion, your perspectives, and your innovative ideas to preserve our past and shape our future.” Ivy Guo
We invite you to send in a self-nomination or to nominate someone who you think would contribute.
This is an exciting time to be involved in the strategic governance of your professional association as we look to the future of LIANZA. If you seek a new challenge and want to make a significant contribution to the library and information sector at the national level, then consider nomination to LIANZA Council.
To stand for LIANZA President-elect or the elected LIANZA Council roles you must be a LIANZA member.
Nomination forms here:
→ DOWNLOAD SELF-NOMINATION – ELECTED ROLE
→ DOWNLOAD NOMINATION – ELECTED ROLE
Timeline for elections
- Mar 14: Call for nominations for LIANZA President-elect, two elected and one appointed LIANZA Council member
- Apr 4, 2025: Nominations close
- Apr 9, 2025: Elections open
- May 2, 2025: Elections close
- May 19, 2025: LIANZA President-elect and council members announced
For more information on the strategic plan, LIANZA Council handbook and the current LIANZA Council click the links provided.
Ka āwhina tō tautoko i a LIANZA i te rāngai. Ka āhei mātou ki te taunaki mō te taha o ngā hiahia a ngā mema. Ko LIANZA tātou tahi.
Your support of LIANZA supports the sector. It enables us to advocate on behalf of member interests. Together we are #LIANZA.
