Governance

The MDPN is currently guided by a temporary Advisory Committee that includes signatories of the MoU that created the MDPN and other key stakeholders. The Advisory Committee’s members are:

  • Rick Adler, Michigan Service Hub of the DPLA
  • Heidi Butler, Capital Area District Libraries
  • Sharon Carlson, Historical Society of Michigan & Western Michigan University (emerita)
  • Jeffrey Daniels, Grand Valley State University Libraries
  • Paul Gallagher, Western Michigan University Libraries
  • Biz Gallo, Library of Michigan
  • Scott Garrison, Midwest Collaborative for Library Services
  • Ranti Junus, Michigan State University Libraries
  • Marcus Robyns, Northern Michigan University

Committees

Three committees also help shape the MDPN. Current committees and their members are listed below. To join a committee or suggest a new committee or consensus group, please contact MDPN Coordinator, Chelsea Denault.

Governance Committee

  • Alexis Braun Marks, Eastern Michigan University
  • Heidi Butler, Capital Area District Libraries
  • Jeffrey Daniels, Grand Valley State University Libraries
  • Biz Gallo, Library of Michigan
  • Ranti Junus, Michigan State University Libraries
  • Marcus Robyns, Northern Michigan University
  • Matthew Wilcox, Michigan State University Libraries

Technical Committee

(* indicates an MDPN LOCKSS Node Host)

  • Sean Cwiek, Midwest Collaborative for Library Services
  • Alex Dark, Western Michigan University Libraries*
  • Robin Derminer, Ilitch Holdings, Inc.
  • Paul Gallagher, Western Michigan University Libraries*
  • Benjamin Jellema, Eastern Michigan University*
  • Renee McConahey, Michigan State University Libraries*
  • Scott Morey, Traverse Area District Library*
  • Ismail Msuya, Northern Michigan University*
  • Matt Pacer, Library of Michigan
  • Sophie Steiner, Capital Area District Libraries*
  • Bryan Whitledge, Clarke Historical Library at Central Michigan University

Membership Committee

  • Rick Adler, Michigan Service Hub of the DPLA
  • John Clexton, Gladwin County District Library
  • Biz Gallo, Library of Michigan
  • Lindsay Hiltunen, Michigan Technological University & Historical Society of Michigan
  • Sarah Mainville, Michigan State University Libraries
  • Cinda May, Independent Consultant
  • Maurine McCourry, Hillsdale College
  • Maria Nuccilli, Wayne State University Libraries
  • Lance Stuchell, University of Michigan

The MDPN Governance Committee is currently working on a governance model for the Network that prioritizes equity between all types of institutions of all sizes across all regions of the state. We will provide more details on the Network’s governance model in the coming months. If you are interested in being a part of this conversation, please contact MDPN Coordinator, Chelsea Denault.

To keep up to date with the future of the Network, sign up for the MDPN Email List to be notified about workshops, consensus building groups, and more opportunities for prospective members.