- Must be an active member of the chapter.
- Attends all chapter membership and board of directors meetings.
- Appoints committee members for his/her term as chair jointly with the incoming president. Due attention should be paid to the number of members needed for effective operation, geographical distribution, distribution by type of library, and level of skill and experience required. Notifies committee members of their appointment.
- Submit an annual report of committee activities for the calendar year in which they are chairs to the president and the newsletter editor by May 31
- Is prepared to report orally on committee activities as called upon at any membership meeting. If unable to attend, is responsible for arranging in advance for a representative to present the report.
- Provides listings of available law library positions in Wisconsin for placement on the LLAW website, with a recommendation for when the listing should be removed from the website.
- Works to bring prospective law library employees and employers together.
- Scans local newspapers, professional literature and web resources for advertisements and keeps ears open among colleagues for open positions.
- Carefully refrains from making any commitment or statement of any kind regarding the capability of any particular applicant or the suitability of any particular employer.
- Represents the chapter in discussions and education programs in the library and information science fields, particularly those dealing with law collections and law librarians.
- Submits requests for funds in writing, with applicable receipts, to the treasurer. Where no invoice or receipt exists, issue a memo to the treasurer explaining the incurred expense. Unusual expenses will be taken by the treasurer to the president or board of directors for approval.
- Maintains records as necessary during the year and turns this material over at the end of the year to the incoming chair or the chapter archives as appropriate.
Revised: May 2012
