Dear Members, The Nominations Committee invites all Guild of Book Workers members to submit nominations for colleagues to serve on the Board of Directors, with terms beginning in mid-2026. Nominations—including self-nominations—may be submitted by completing this nomination from February 1st through April 1st, 2026. Please note that all nominees must be willing to serve. bit.ly/gbw-2026nominations The form may be filled out multiple times and shared with the community. The job descriptions and term lengths for the positions can be found on the GBW website under volunteers. guildofbookworkers.org/volunteer-opportunities The following positions will be up for election: - President - Journal Co-Chair (one current co-chair will continue) - Newsletter Chair - Standards Chair Each nomination should include the following information, which will be shared with the Board: - Name of nominee - Contact information (email and phone) - Institutional affiliation (if applicable) - Position they would be best suited for (have a drop-down menu of the choices) - A brief statement outlining the nominee’s qualifications, provided by the nominator Based on the nominations received, the Nominations Committee will develop a slate of candidates to present to the Board for consideration and then to the membership for a vote. Serving on the Board is a meaningful way to support the Guild’s mission and contribute to the vitality of our community. If you—or someone you know—is passionate about the future of GBWs, we encourage you to submit a nomination. Thank you for helping shape the future of GBW. Sincerely, The Nominations Committee Garrett Sumner, Abra Mueller, Rhiannon Alpers Guild of Book Workers