Board of Directors

The Board of Directors is the governing body of the Medical Library Association, representing the association members. The MLA board is a “strategic” board where committee and headquarters staff are empowered and collaborate to manage the activities of the association. The main responsibilities of the board are:

• Define the strategic direction of the association.
• Ensure the institution is well-managed and financially sound.
• Hire and evaluate the executive director (or the association management company).
• Appoint the Editors-in-Chief of JMLA and of MLAConnect.
• Vote the budget, monitor financial performance, and set membership rates.
• Set (board level) policies.
• Liaise with committees and task forces.

The MLA board consists of:

• A President-Elect, President and Immediate Past-President, elected for the 3-year term of their rotation by a direct vote of association members,
• 7 Directors, elected for a 3-year term by a direct vote of association members,
• 1 Community Council Chair, elected for a 3-year term by the elected representatives of MLA Caucuses,
• 1 Chapter Council Chair, elected for a 3-year term by the elected representatives of MLA Chapters,
• 1 Executive Director, appointed by the MLA board, and a non-voting member.