The EAST Board is the governing body of EAST and represents the diverse voices of the membership. The Board has fiduciary responsibility for EAST as well as oversight of EAST’s strategic framework and is typically composed of library deans/directors or other senior staff. Directors serve staggered 3-year terms.For more information, see the EAST General Governance Policies.
EAST’s membership includes a growing number of members from library consortia, the Board encourages senior representatives from these libraries to consider serving on the Board to best ensure their voices are represented in EAST’s governance. Consortia staff heavily involved in the work of EAST and managing their consortia members’ participation are also eligible for Board service.
Representation on the Board
Since June 2023, the EAST Board has been composed of 9 members who represent a variety of member perspectives. The Board considers the following when seeking a slate of candidates that will create a diverse and balanced Board of Directors.
- Geographic location
- Consortial representation
- Member type representation (i.e., retention partner, supporting partner)
- Size and type of institution (i.e., public/private, baccalaureate/doctoral)
Candidate Qualifications and Meeting Frequency
With EAST’s 501(c)3 status, continued growth of its membership, collaboration with other national and international organizations, and additional collection analysis work, the Board will be called upon for their expertise and guidance. Ideally, nominees for the Board will bring experience of or interest in nonprofit management, familiarity with the shared print landscape and its growing role in academic and research libraries, and an interest in contributing to the long-term sustainability of shared print programs such as EAST. The Board is particularly interested in ensuring a diverse and representative composition.
The Board meets monthly for hour-long virtual meetings. Most Board members also serve on a Board Committee. Board Committees meet every 2-3 months. Minimal work is conducted via email between meetings.
Election of Board Members
Per the Bylaws, Directors may not serve more than two consecutive complete three year terms. Terms separated by 12 or more calendar months shall not be considered consecutive terms.
At an annual meeting of the Board, the successors to those whose terms expire are elected by majority of the Directors. As terms commence in January, this will typically be the November/December meeting.
Prior to this Board meeting, the EAST Voting Members will be surveyed for nominations to replace the Directors whose terms are expiring. The results of this survey will be made available to the Board as they consider electing the successors.
Once completed, the results of the election will be announced to the full EAST Membership and the new Directors will begin serving as of January 1st.
Should any of the Directors whose terms expired hold an Officer position, the Board will, at the January meeting, vote to fill the position or choose to leave it vacant until the next round of staggered elections.
EAST Board Members may serve on one of the two EAST Executive Committees detailed below.
See full Committee Charges
The EAST Finance Committee
A standing executive committee of the Board of Directors, the EAST Finance Committee’s role is to provide financial oversight of EAST in areas relating to budget and financial planning, reporting, internal accounting controls, the annual audit, and any EAST investments. The Treasurer is the Chair of the Committee, along with at least one other Director elected by the Board. Both are full voting members. The President serves as an ex officio member, voting only in the case of a tie.
The Past Treasurer serves as a non-voting member of the Committee for the first year after a new Treasurer is elected.
The EAST Director and a representative from the EAST financial services organization shall be non-voting members of the Committee.
2026 Finance Committee Voting Members: Boaz Nadav Manes (Treasurer/Chair), Vicki Coleman (Board Member), Sue Polanka (Board Member)
2026 Finance Committee Non-Voting Members: Tina Baich (EAST Director), Brian Kindorf (NPCM), Tony Fonseca (EAST Board President, serves ex officio, voting only in case of a tie)
The EAST Personnel Committee
A standing executive committee of the Board of Directors, the Personnel Committee oversees the annual reviews of the EAST Program Team staff, recommends compensation and benefits for the staff, advises the Director on personnel matters, and recommends personnel structures, policies and procedures. The Vice President is the Chair of the Committee, along with at least one other Director elected by the Board. Both are full voting members. The President serves as an ex officio member, voting only in the case of a tie. The EAST Director is a non-voting member.
2026 Personnel Committee Voting Members: Jonathan Miller (EAST Board Vice President), Josh Petrusa (Board Member), Jennifer Resor-Whicker (Board Member)
2026 Personnel Committee Non-Voting Members: Tina Baich (EAST Director), Tony Fonseca (EAST Board President, serves ex officio, voting only in case of a tie)