From Jennifer Nelson, State Librarian —
The 2014 Minnesota Legislature directed the commissioner of the Department of Education to consult with people knowledgeable about state libraries and service delivery on increasing service delivery and collaboration between library governance systems. The consultation will include a review of options for changing current library procedures and governance systems and ensuring equitable and cost-effective access to library services statewide. The charge includes consideration of how to increase access to emerging electronic services. A report is due to the legislature on February 1, 2015.
The group will meet monthly at the Minnesota Department of Education (MDE). The first meeting is scheduled for Monday, August 18, 2014, from 1:30–3:30 p.m. Meetings are tentatively scheduled for:
- September 15
- October 20
- November 17
- December 15
- January 12 (if needed)
Minnesota Session Laws, Chapter 272, Article 7, section 2, specifies broad representation from a number of different interest groups. On behalf of the commissioner, we are now accepting applications from individuals interested in representing the following stakeholders:
- Metropolitan area public libraries, other than regional public library systems
- Greater Minnesota public libraries, other than regional public library systems
- Greater Minnesota public school library media specialists
- Metropolitan area public school library media specialists
- Metropolitan area cities
- Metropolitan area counties
One individual representing each of these stakeholders will be selected from applications received. To apply, please send name, contact information, stakeholder group represented, brief resume and short statement of related experience (no more than one page) by email to: Jennifer.r.nelson@state.mn.us.
Application Deadline: 5 p.m. on Friday July 18, 2014
For more information, email Jennifer Nelson at 651-582-8791.
