Nancy Weiner, Assistant Director, Access and Information Services, David and Lorraine Cheng Library, William Paterson University, Wayne NJ

NJLA Involvement

• NJLA Conference Committee Member, 2016-2018.
• NJLA Nominations and Elections Subcommittee Member, 2015-2016.
• NJLA/College & University Section/ACRL-NJ, President, 2014-2015, Vice-President, 2013-2014.
• NJLA/College & University Section ACRL-NJ User Education Committee Chair, 2010-2013.
• NJLA Executive Board, Secretary, 2008-2009 and 2009-2010.

Position Statement:

A firm believer in the value of professional organizations, it would be an honor to serve as President of NJLA and give back to the association that helped me develop into an engaged and active member of not only NJLA but ALA through my work in the division of ACRL.

In this era of transformation and fiscal restraint, all libraries, regardless of type, are facing considerable difficulties and helping to make NJLA a stronger voice for all librarians and library staff would be a priority. Having a vibrant and robust professional organization at the state level is essential to helping the library community confront existing challenges while also anticipating future needs. Continuing initiatives already in place, such as promoting professional development, collaboration and the exchange of ideas among existing library organizations in the state, would also remain a primary focus during my tenure.

My professional experiences, combined with my demonstrated commitment to serving library organizations makes me an ideal candidate for President of NJLA and I welcome the opportunity to serve in this capacity. Thank you for your consideration.

Current position and library:

Assistant Director, Access and Information Services
David and Lorraine Cheng Library
William Paterson University, Wayne NJ

Educational credentials:

• MLS, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
• MA, Media Studies, William Paterson University
• BA, History, Montclair State University

Employment:

• Assistant Director, Access & Information Services, Cheng Library, William Paterson University, 2014-present.
• Reference Librarian/Coordinator of User Education. Cheng Library, William Paterson University, 2002-2013.
• Reference/Instruction Librarian. Berkeley College, Garrett Mountain Campus, 2000-2002.
• Law Librarian. Shanley and Fisher, Morristown, New Jersey, 1998-2000.

Professional library affiliations:

American Library Association/Association of College & Research Libraries (ACRL).

• ACRL Chapters Council, Chair 2016-2017, Vice-Chair, 2015-2016, Secretary, 2014-2015.
• ACRL Membership Committee, Chair, 2013-2014, Vice-Chair, 2012-2013.
• ACRL College Libraries Section, CLIP Notes Committee Member, 2007-2011.
• ACRL Instruction Section, Nominating Committee, 2012-2013.
• ACRL Instruction Section Awards Committee Member, 2011-2013.
• ACRL Instruction Section Membership Committee Co-Chair, 2010-2012, Member 2008-2010.

Virtual Academic Library Environment of New Jersey (VALE)

• VALE NJ Users’ Conference Co-Chair, 2015, Conference Committee Member 2016.
• VALE Representative to New Jersey Information Literacy Progression Standards Task Force, 2008-2012.
• VALE Shared Information Literacy Committee, 2004-2010.

Achievements:

• William Paterson University Faculty Recognition Award for Exemplary Service, May 2015.