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Portrait of Vicki McDonald, State Librarian and Chief Executive Officer

Office of the State Librarian

State Librarian and Chief Executive Officer, Vicki McDonald

Office of the State Librarian is responsible for establishing State Library’s strategic direction and fostering leadership and excellence underpinned by a vision-driven culture. This portfolio will coordinate governance, grow philanthropic capability and provide strategic leadership in the development and implementation of an organisation wide First Nations engagement strategy and framework.

Content 

Executive Director, Anna Raunik

Content portfolio manages and cares for State Library’s content from selection through to delivery. We provide physical and virtual discovery and access to content, exploring innovative solutions for clients to enable new and exciting ways to engage with our collections. The portfolio captures and preserves Queensland’s documentary culture and heritage in the John Oxley Library, ensuring that the diverse stories of Queensland are captured for future generations. We provide access and assistance to clients looking for information and support research activities with experienced staff enabling growth of new knowledge. 

Portrait of Anna Raunik
Portrait of Louise Denoon

Community Partnerships 

Executive Director, Louise Denoon

Community Partnerships portfolio is responsible for building enduring, collaborative partnerships across the State. In partnership with local government, the portfolio strives to provide all Queenslanders with access to a dynamic library service that supports communities to meet the challenges of the future.  It positions State Library, public libraries and Indigenous Knowledge Centres as central to communities digital access, support and skills development and as champions of children through First 5 Forever and onsite programs.

Experience 

Experience portfolio delivers meaningful and innovative library experiences for more than 5 million visitors annually onsite and online. Committed to programs and services that explore our collections and activate our spaces. The portfolio is responsible for leveraging opportunities to grow revenue through venues and the library shop. We welcome visitors to our award-winning South Bank and Anzac Square Memorial Galleries spaces and online through our website and platforms.

Corporate Services 

A/Executive Director, Brooke MacKenzie 

Corporate Services portfolio provides a range of high level services and support that enable State Library branches teams to achieve the organisation’s strategic priorities. These services include financial, human resources, information and communication technology, facilities management, compliance and assurance, risk management and reporting services.