Are you passionate about advancing the library and information science profession in the Maldives? Do you want to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our association? The Maldives Library Association (MLA) invites nominations for its Council Members for the term January 2025 to December 2026!

🔹 Eligibility Criteria:

To become a MLA Council members you should be a Professional member of MLA.
Becoming a member is an easy process, and costs MVR 240 for the full year. 

You may write to info.malias@gmail.com or contact through messenger via https://www.facebook.com/infomalias/, for further information.

🔹 Posts Open for Nomination:

  • President: The President leads the Association with the advice of the Council members and rules & regulations of the Association, and as stipulated in MLA Constitution. The President would have to oversee the Council’s administrative tasks, check all documentation and ensure the smooth progression of the Association for the 2-year term. The President is responsible to ensure the annual report is submitted to the respective authorities to ensure the continuity of the Association. Late submission of the annual report incurs fees.
  • Vice President: The Vice President assists the President in overseeing the Association. The Vice President will lead the Council in the absence of the President and shall temporarily take charge of vacant posts until a new Council member is elected to that post.
  • Secretary: The Secretary is responsible in arranging Council meetings and handling all administrative tasks of the Council in accordance to the rules and regulations and MLA Constitution, and with the advice of the Council President and members.
  • Assistant Secretary: The Assistant Secretary is responsible in assisting the Secretary in handling all administrative tasks of the Council as per the Council’s rules and the advice of the Council President and Council members.
  • Treasurer: The Treasurer is responsible for the handling of the finances of the Association as per the rules and regulations of MLA and the respective Ministries. In addition, the Treasurer would also have to handle all the documentation relating to the finances of MLA and the Council and make reports on finances to be presented to the Council President. Treasurer is also responsible to communicate with current members to renew their membership.
  • Editor: The Editor is responsible in taking a leading role in updating the online and offline media of the Council and publishing newsletters and other print media of the Council,
  • Training Officer: The Training Officer is responsible for the arranging of seminars, workshops, and other training sessions as approved by the MLA Council. The Training Officer is also responsible to maintain records of the training, including participant list and create a short report of the activity.
  • Public Relations Officer: The Public Relations Officer is responsible to arranging, coordinating and promoting the programs held by the Council. This includes managing the social media and communicating the the mainstream media where required. The Public Relations Officer also would play a role in promoting the Association to bring in new members.
  • Additional Members (2 posts): The additional Council Members will assist the rest of the Council members where required.

Note: There is an additional post, that of ADVISOR. This is a continuing nomination for the outgoing PRESIDENT. Not an elected post.

🔹 Why Join the MLA Council?

  • Contribute to the development of Maldives library sector.
  • Have a say in what activities to conduct through the Maldives Library Association.
  • Gain valuable knowledge and experience that can help propel your career and professional development.
  • There are additional rewards of being a Council member, such as additional opportunities such as financial support for professional development.
  • Volunteering your time and effort for the betterment of a career that matters to you is a worthwhile way to give back to the community.

Check Out MLA Constitution

🔹 How to Nominate:

Complete and submit the following form before 15 December 2024

🔹 Key Dates:

  • Nomination Deadline: 15th December 2024
  • Election date: 19th December 2024

Let’s work together to strengthen the Maldives’ library profession. Nominate yourself or a colleague today and be part of this exciting journey!