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CHECKLIST OF DUTIES: LIRT PAST PRESIDENT
ONGOING DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES FOR LIRT OFFICERS
_____ Attend ALA Midwinter and Annual conferences.
_____ Serve on the Executive Board and Steering Committee (in an advisory capacity).
_____ Monitor LIRT-S and LIRT-E and respond to any issues or requests that come up on the list.
_____ Ensure that your contact information is listed correctly on the online LIRT Directory of Officers and Chairpersons; inform the Vice-President and Electronic Resources Manager of any changes. (Note: this contact information will be listed in the ALA Handbook of Organization).
ONGOING DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES FOR LIRT PAST PRESIDENT
_____ Receive and make corrections to the LIRT Manual and online organizational material from officers, appointed positions, and committee chairs.
_____ Serve as chair of Organization and Planning Committee.
_____ Serve as member of the Nomination Subcommittee; help the committee identify candidates for election slate.
_____ Lead LIRT long-range planning exercises, such as a retreat every few years.
_____ Assist and advise current President and Vice President.
TIMELINE OF DUTIES
Note: as the Past President serves as the chair of the Organization and Planning Committee, he or she should refer to Committee Chair checklist for the timeline of duties that apply to all committee chairs. That checklist should be used in conjunction with this one.
POST ANNUAL CONFERENCE_____ Pass along information about any pending projects or issues to the new LIRT President.
_____Request that outgoing officers and committee chairs send you revisions and corrections for the LIRT Manual via emails to LIRT-S and LIRT-E.
_____ Write and submit final President's report for September LIRT News by deadline (typically July 15th). This report is usually an annual report to the membership.
_____ Talk with outgoing Past President about pending projects related to LIRT organizational issues (bylaws changes etc.) and the LIRT organizational material online.
_____ Work with the Nominations committee to prepare a slate of candidates for LIRT office. Submit the final slate to the Executive Board for approval. Once the slate is approved, forward the approved slate of candidates to the LIRT ALA Liaison. The slate is typically due to the LIRT ALA Liaison by September 15.
BETWEEN ANNUAL CONFERENCE AND MIDWINTER
_____ Submit Bylaws changes to LIRT ALA Liaison for inclusion on next year’s ballot (deadline is December 1).
_____ Consult with Electronic Resources Manager about best way to make corrections and additions to organizational material online.
_____ Review the Committee Conference Planning Form and the Committee Conference Summary Form. Recommend any changes to the Executive Board. Recommend any changes to the Executive Board.
BEFORE MIDWINTER
_____ Recommend Midwinter Steering Committee and Executive Board agenda items.
_____ Complete Housing Information Form as requested by President.
_____ Sign up for BITES with LIRT at Midwinter Conference.
MIDWINTER MEETING
_____ Attend Executive Board and Steering Committee meetings (see: Conference Meeting Schedule for times).
_____ Chair Organization and Planning committee meetings at All Committees I and II.
_____ Attend the LIRT Discussion Forum (typically on Sunday) if possible.
_____ Attend meeting with LIRT ALA Liaison (typically, Monday afternoon).
BETWEEN MIDWINTER AND ANNUAL CONFERENCE
_____ Work with Electronic Resources Manager to finalize revisions to the LIRT Manual.
_____ Submit any proposed constitution or bylaws changes for the March issue of LIRT News by deadline (typically February 15).
BEFORE ANNUAL
_____ Recommend Annual Steering Committee and Executive Board agenda items.
_____ Complete Housing Information Form as requested by President.
_____ Sign up for BITES with LIRT at Annual Conference.
ANNUAL CONFERENCE
_____ Attend Executive Board and Steering Committee meetings (see: Conference Meeting Schedule for times).
_____ Chair Organization and Planning committee meetings at All Committees I and II.
_____ Attend the LIRT conference program (typically on Sunday) if possible.
_____ Attend meeting with LIRT ALA Liaison (typically, Monday afternoon).
AFTER ANNUAL CONFERENCE
_____ Talk with incoming Past President about pending projects related to LIRT organizational issues (bylaws changes etc.) and LIRT manual.
_____ Complete a Committee Volunteer Form and send to the Vice-President indicating your preference for your next LIRT appointment. You may wish to continue to serve on the Organization and Planning Committee in an advisory capacity.
_____ Review this checklist and suggest any changes or additions to the LIRT Manual (send to incoming Past President).
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Last Updated: Content: 10 September 2005 -- Billie Peterson-Lugo; Graphics: 15 April 2001-- Jana Ronan