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 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 membership
- Professor Roland Sussex, Chairperson, Professor of Applied Language Studies at the School of Languages and Comparative Cultural Studies, University of Queensland.
- Ms Margaret Strelow, Deputy Chairperson, former Mayor of Rockhampton is currently acting as Chairperson.
- 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, Audit partner at KPMG
- Mr Aladin Rahemtula, Supreme Court Librarian
- Dr Grace Sarra, Senior Lecturer in Creative Industries at QUT Caboolture
- Dr Dale Spender, author, feminist, educator and public speaker
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.
- Indigenous Advisory Group
- Public Libraries Advisory Group
- Remuneration Advisory Group
More information
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Last reviewed and updated January 7, 2010, 10:20 am