Library Board of Queensland
The Library Board is the governing body of the State Library of Queensland and draws its powers from the Libraries Act 1988. The object of this Act is to contribute to the cultural, social and intellectual development of all Queenslanders.
The Library Board has adopted a Code of Conduct [new window 
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The Library Board is committed to improving access to information and knowledge for all Queenslanders. The Board periodically meets outside of Brisbane to keep informed about local issues and to strengthen relationships with local councils and the community.
Library Board membership
- Ms Jane Bertelsen, Chairperson, who has had extensive experience as a senior executive with local, regional, state and international organisations, and over twenty years experience in project analysis and policy development and has been continuously involved in decision-making, advice and implementation activities in the management of major organisations (Chairperson)
- Ms Margaret Strelow, Deputy Chairperson, former Mayor of Rockhampton
- Mr John Birmingham, Queensland author
- Professor Stuart Cunningham, Distinguished Professor of Media and Communications at Queensland University of Technology (QUT), and Director of the Australian Research Centre of Excellence for Creative Industries and Innovation
- Mr Max Lenoy, Lecturer in the School of Education at James Cook University, and Director of the Remote Area Teacher Education Program
- Mr Matthew J McDonnell, partner at KPMG
- Mr Aladin Rahemtula, Supreme Court Librarian
- Dr Grace Sarra, Senior Lecturer in Creative Industries at QUT Caboolture
Note: Janice Rickards (2nd from right) resigned as a member of the Library Board on 9th March 2009.
Under the Libraries Act 1988 (Queensland) the State Librarian, Lea Giles-Peters, must attend all meetings of the Board unless excused or precluded by the Board.
Library Board committee
The Library Board has appointed an Audit and Risk Management Committee to advise and inform the Library Board on issues that arise with the scope of the committee.
Advisory Groups
The Library Board appoints a number of Advisory Groups which, whilst not undertaking the functions of the Board, provide strategic advice and act as a consultative arm.
- Collections Advisory Group
- Indigenous Advisory Group
- Information Management Advisory Group
- Multicultural Services Advisory Group
- Public Libraries Advisory Group
- Younger People in Libraries Advisory Group
More information
If you have an enquiry, contact us in any of the following ways:
For general enquiries:
- Ask at your Queensland public library
- Other libraries [new window http://www.nla.gov.au/libraries/]
Last updated: 25th June 2009
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