Alaska State Library > About ASL > Governor's Advisory Council on Libraries
Description
Advises State Library Administration on the federal LSTA plan, development, and evaluation of library services in Alaska.
12 members: 6 members appointed by the Governor; 5 members nominated by the Alaska Library Association; broadly representative of the library profession, library users, and the economically and culturally disadvantaged. At least 1/3 shall represent users; 5 shall be official representatives of the Alaska Library Association, including the immediate past-president of the Alaska Library Association. The State Librarian serves as an ex-officio, nonvoting member. Council elects chair.
Additional Information
LSTA Alaska State Plan 2008 -2012 (PDF)
LSTA Alaska State Plan 2003-2007
LSTA Alaska State Plan 1998-2002
Department: Department of Education & Early Development
Board Identification Number: 057
Authority: PL 101-254
Status: Active
Term: 3 years
Chair: Council selects
Compensation: Standard travel and per diem. No additional compensation
Meetings: One official meeting and two to three teleconferences per year, five to six days maximum
Contact Information
Linda Thibodeau
Director, Division of Libraries, Archives, & Museums, DEED
PO Box 110571 M/S 0571
Juneau, AK 99811-0571
Phone: 907.465.2911
Fax: 907.465.2151
Last updated November 18, 2008