Skip to content

Roles

We have several designated roles for building and sustaining our community. If you're interested in getting involved, contact a current co-chair or stop by a community meeting to express interest.

Co-Chairs

Responsibilities

  • Gather and set community priorities
  • Develop schedule of meeting topics and presentations
  • Lead the planning committee for Geo4LibCamp
  • Coordinate community sprints
  • Designate additional roles as needed

Held by

  • Alex Marden, University of Texas, Austin (July 2025 – June 2026)
  • Karen Majewicz, University of Minnesota (July 2025 – June 2026)

This role is typically held by the most recent and upcoming hosts of Geo4LibCamp.

Meeting Facilitator

Responsibilities

  • Manage the shared Google Calendar
  • Set up and host monthly community meetings
  • Prepare meeting agendas

Held by

Becky Seifried, University of Massachusetts, Amherst (July 2025 – July 2026)

Public Content Manager

Responsibilities

  • Keep public-facing website up to date
  • Write periodic blog posts, including sprint recaps and event summaries

Held by

Karen Majewicz, University of Minnesota (July 2025 – June 2026)

Platform Management Team

Responsibilities

  • Manage GitHub organization access and roles
  • Maintain Google Group settings and permissions
  • Oversee membership in the shared Google Drive
  • Maintain Slack access and structure

Held by

Vacant (2 openings)