11—130.2(8A) Organization and mission.

1. 130.2(1)  Commission of libraries. The commission of libraries consists of nine members as defined in Iowa Code section 8A.203. The commission shall meet at a time and place specified by the chairperson. All meetings are open to the public, and public notice of all meetings shall be posted in accordance with Iowa Code chapter 21. The current and archived minutes are accessible on the state library’s website: statelibraryofiowa.gov.
2. 130.2(2)  State library advisory panel. The library services advisory panel consists of no fewer than 11 members as defined in Iowa Code section 8A.221. The advisory panel shall meet at a time and place specified by the chairperson. All meetings are open to the public, and public notice of all meetings shall be posted in accordance with Iowa Code chapter 21.

The state library of Iowa exists to improve library services in Iowa and deliver specialized information services to state government and Iowans. The state librarian, appointed by the director, heads the state library of Iowa. The state library consists of the following three units: the library support network (includes the LSTA Grant Program, public library accreditation, library staff endorsement, Enrich Iowa, continuing education and consulting), specialized library services (includes state documents, the state publications depository program, special collections, the state law library, and technical services), and the state data center. Additionally, the commission of libraries advises the department and the state librarian concerning library services.

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