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 [new window]. 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 
211 kb] which all members uphold and which has been approved by the responsible Minister.
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 members
- Professor Emeritus Roland Sussex, OAM, Chairperson, formerly Professor of Applied Language Studies at the School of Languages and Comparative Cultural Studies, University of Queensland
- dr dale spender, author, feminist, educator and public speaker
- Ms Helen Brodie, Non Executive Director
- Distinguished 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
- Mr Matthew McDonnell, Audit Partner at KPMG
- Dr Grace Sarra, Senior Lecturer and Researcher within the YuMi Deadly Centre at QUT
- Ms Ruth Drinkwater, CEO of the Australian Association of Angel Investors Ltd, investment and business manager
- Cr Lyn McLaughlin, Mayor of Burdekin Shire, community and sporting advocate
- Ms Jane Power, Executive Manager, Direct Life, Suncorp
- Mr Scott Reid, Regional Manager for Cisco Systems; ICT executive.
Under the Libraries Act 1988 (Queensland) [new window] the State Librarian 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 within the scope of the committee.
Advisory Groups
The Library Board appoints a number of advisory groups which, while not undertaking the functions of the Board, provide strategic advice and act as a consultative arm.
More information
If you have an enquiry, contact us in any of the following ways:
For general enquiries:
Last updated: 27th February 2012
Creatively engaging people with information, knowledge and community
