Library Advisory Council

The Purposes and duties of the Council are as follows:

• To be a representative for the Library patrons and to provide a conduit for information from the patron to the Library Director and staff.
• To advise on the current services provided by the Library and how these services may be improved.
• To study programs and services developed by other libraries for the blind and disabled and by the National Library Service. Make recommendations for their adoption based on analysis.
• To communicate the value of reading and Library services to people throughout the state, particularly those eligible for services.

Structure of Council:

• The Council shall consist of XXX members.
• One member of the Council shall serve as chair on a rotating basis.
• Representatives to the Council shall be appointed at the discretion of the XXX.
• Each member of the Council shall serve three year terms, culminating on 31st of December.
• Terms shall be staggered to ensure continuity.
• The Council shall meet quarterly.
• The Council shall meet in XXX or at an alternative agreed upon destination.
• Travel costs and other expenses incurred by the Council members will be reimbursed using state guidelines.
• The State Librarian and the Director of the Wolfner Library will meet and provide staff support to the Council.