The Archivists Round Table of Metropolitan New York, Inc. (A.R.T.) is now accepting nominations for the A.R.T. Board for the 2015 - 2016 election year. Terms shall commence at the conclusion of the A.R.T. Annual Meeting, to be held June 15, 2015, at the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA), with the announcement of the election results.

Deadline for nomination submissions is Friday, 29 May 2015, midnight EST.

All current A.R.T. members are eligible for nomination. Nominations from colleagues and self-nominations are both welcomed.

Serving on the A.R.T. Board is a unique volunteer opportunity. As an A.R.T. Board member, you will gain skills and expertise beyond the scope of your past and present work commitments. Local leadership, project management, and networking are a few of the key benefits. Most importantly, you are serving as a representative for your colleagues and all A.R.T. membership.

The following positions are open:

Vice President (1 Year Term: 1 year Vice President/President Elect, 1 Year President)

Secretary (1 Year Term)

Treasurer (2 Year Term)

Director of the Advocacy Committee (2 Year Term)

Director of the Education Committee (2 Year Term)

Director of the Communications Committee (1 Year Term)

Positions are two-year terms, with the exception of the Vice President, which is a one-year term, following which the Vice President becomes President without an election; Secretary, and Director of the Communications Committee. After the nominations period closes, each candidate confirming acceptance of the nomination will be required to provide a short biography, candidate statement, and headshot for the ballot, due by Wednesday, 3 June 2015, midnight EST. 

Please access the following link for the nomination form:

https://nycarchivists.wufoo.com/forms/call-for-nominations-art-board-2015-2016/