Library Council

The Library Council of NSW is the governing body of the State Library.

Library Council

The Council’s responsibilities relate to the promotion, provision and maintenance of library and information services for the people of New South Wales; and advising the Minister and local authorities on matters of policy and administration relating to library services.

The nine members of Library Council are members of the public nominated by the State Government and appointed for a three year term by the Governor of New South Wales.

Library Council objectives are defined in section 4A of the Library Act 1939.

The Hon George Souris AM on the steps of the historic Mitchell building.

The Honourable George Souris AM

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Christopher Allen with Persian manuscript

Dr Christopher Allen
Robert Cameron in the Rare Book stack of the State Library of NSW

Robert Cameron AO
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Kay Delahunt
Author Ursula Dubosarsky in the Children's Library of the State Library of NSW

Dr Ursula Dubosarsky
Jane Garling with a Frederick Garling watercolour

Jane Garling
Brooke Webb GAICD

Brooke Webb
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The Library Council of NSW issues guidelines for NSW public libraries under section 10(5) of the Library Act 1939

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