The ALA Core Metadata Interest Group provides a framework for information exchange, participates in the review of standards, and develops programming around metadata topics. The Interest Group's main communication channel is the website on ALA Connect<https://connect.ala.org/core/communities/community-home?communitykey=a38252d1-29e5-42e7-8b5d-a43a19f99aea>. We're a collegial, supportive group and welcome folks of all backgrounds and experience levels.
Requirements:
* Officers must be members of Core (Learn more about Core<https://www.ala.org/core/benefits-membership>)
* Officers are expected to attend (either virtually or in-person) Core Metadata Interest Group Programming. Requirements vary depending on position.
* Officers must be willing to serve up to 2 years (see open officer positions below)
The commitment is typically a few hours a month with a bit more time required when planning and hosting programming.
Positions open for election:
* Vice chair (2025-2026, becomes Chair 2026-2027)*
* Programming co-chair (2025-2027)*
* Communication co-chairs (2 officers needed, 2025-2027)
*Required to attend ALA Annual in-person
Nominate yourself by filling out the nomination form<https://forms.gle/Xu3etRVfaJ5oDMKf7>! We will hold the election during the ALA Metadata Interest Group Business Meeting<https://annual2025.eventscribe.net/index.asp?presTarget=3014099>, Saturday, June 28th at 1 PM Eastern at Pennsylvania Convention Center, Room 121 A. Take a look at the officer position descriptions<https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ltVGMEG8dTCaXsicF6FS57Rh-KJI4iUm6Niz13pc6aI/edit> for more information!
Questions? Please feel free to email Joan Wang joan.wang_at_wustl.edu<mailto:joan.wang_at_wustl.edu>
On behalf of the Metadata Interest Group,
Elisa Naquin
Metadata & Digital Strategies Librarian and
Interim Head, Digital Programs & Services
LSU Libraries
B-15 Hill Memorial Library
Pronouns: she/her/hers
enaquin1@lsu.edu<mailto:enaquin1@lsu.edu> | lsu.edu<http://www.lsu.edu/> | lib.lsu.edu<http://lib.lsu.edu/>
Received on Thu May 15 2025 - 15:39:04 EDT