Dear CALA colleagues,
The CALA Southeast (SE) Chapter invites applications for officer positions for the 2026-2027 term. This is a wonderful opportunity to contribute to the Chapter’s growth, support professional engagement across the Southeast region, and collaborate with CALA colleagues at both the regional and national levels.
We are seeking candidates for the following positions:
- Vice President, 2026-2027: To assist the Chapter President in the overall management of the Chapter activities. The Vice President will assume the role of Chapter President for the 2027-2028 term.
- Secretary/Treasurer, 2026-2027: Serving as information and communication manager for the Chapter President, taking meeting minutes, organizing and maintaining the Chapter’s Google Drive, and communicating with the CALA Treasurer.
- Membership Officer, 2026-2027: Keeping up-to-date membership records for the Chapter and recruiting new members in the region.
Eligibility:
- A current CALA member who works/studies, or will work/study, in the following states: Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee.
- No prior leadership experience is required.
- MLIS or PhD students are welcome to apply.
Application process:
- Please submit your application by July 13th to Wanheng Li, the current SE Chapter President (wanheng.li@vanderbilt.edu)
- What to include in your application: Your name, affiliation, CALA membership status, position or interest, and a brief statement of interest (100-150 words)
- A Chapter election may be conducted if we have multiple candidates for a position
Your service is important to our Chapter’s thriving, as we have many ongoing initiatives and are working to better serve our Chapter members. Officers are expected to actively contribute to Chapter activities, including the annual CALA Southeast & Southwest Chapters Joint Conference. In addition, the SE Chapter is currently collaborating with the Southwest Chapter on a CALASYS Grant Project, rebuilding our Chapter website, and exploring more opportunities for online and in-person events and cross-chapter/association collaboration.
Serving as a Chapter officer provides valuable opportunities, especially for earlier career professionals and library school students, to engage in event planning, expand your professional network, and contribute to a healthy and sustainable community for Chinese American librarians. The Chapter President and Vice President are also eligible for a $1,000 travel grant to attend the ALA Annual Conference.
We look forward to welcoming new officers and working together to strengthen the CALA SE Chapter. Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions.
Best,
Yi Wan
On behalf of CALA Southeast Chapter Officers
Wanheng Li, President, 2026-2027
Evie Wang, Webmaster, 2026-2027
Yi Wan, Immediate Past President, 2026-2027