Maryland State LibraryAbout Maryland State LibraryCapital GrantsDay by Day CalendarDeaf Culture Digital LibraryHistoryMaryland Libraries TogetherMedia Guides and PublicationsStaff DirectoryState Library BoardStatewide Library ProgramsState Library Resource CenterSummer Library ProgramOrganizationMaryland State Library for the Blind and Print Disabled (LBPD)Accessible Workstation ListAdditional ResourcesApplicationLibrary CatalogBack to SchoolBARD ServiceBlogBookshareCommunity Reading ListsFrequently Asked QuestionsFriends of the LibraryLibrary EventsSummer Reading ChallengeTechnology User GroupTeleconferencesUME TeleconferencesMaryland Accessible Textbook ProgramYouth Services @ LBPDThe Night Kitchen PodcastAbout Maryland Public LibrariesAdditional Library ResourcesRecentLibrary Teleconference Events Maryland State Library Board Overview: In 1971, the Maryland Advisory Council on Libraries was created by the General Assembly (Chapter 770, Acts of 1971). The Council advised the Division of Library Development and Services, the State Superintendent of Schools, the State Board of Education, and the Governor. In July 2017, it became the Maryland State Library Board (Chapters 337 & 338, Acts of 2017). Meeting quarterly, the Maryland State Library Board is responsible for the general direction and control of library development in the State. After considering the recommendations of the State Librarian, the Board establishes library policies and procedures for the statewide system of libraries. Twelve members constitute the Board. Seven are appointed by the Governor to five-year terms. Five serve ex officio. The Governor names the chair. The State Librarian is secretary to the Board (Code Education Article, sec. 23-107). Additional Information Annual Reports 2022 Annual Report2021 Annual Report 2020 Annual Report 2019 Annual Report Older annual reports are available upon request. Board Members Twelve members constitute the Board. Seven are appointed by the Governor to five-year terms. Five serve ex officio. The Governor names the chair. The State Librarian is secretary to the Board (Code Education Article, sec. 23-107). Current Board Members: Sharan Marshall, Chair Lynn Wheeler, Vice Chair James Fish Sharon Maneki Al Martin Wilson Parran Robert Windly Ex Officio Members Morgan Miller,President, MLA Heidi DanielCEO, Enoch Pratt Free Library Keith MarzulloDean, University of Maryland iSchool Brittany Tignor,Past Presdient, MASL Lawrence E. Clemens,Dean for InformationServices and Director of Nimitz Library, U.S. Naval Academy MSDE Representative Laura Hicks Director, School Library Media Specialis, MSDE MSL Representatives Irene Padilla State Librarian John OwenDirector, Library for the Blind & Print Disabled Tamar SarnoffDirector, Public Library & State Networking Branch Bylaws Meetings Current Meeting Dates, by Fiscal Year Press ReleaseMarch 13, 2023 Agendas & MinutesMinutes from the FY 22 and FY 21 Meetings. DateAgendaMinutesMarch 13, 2023MondayMarch 13, 2023AgendaMarch 13, 2023MinutesDecember 14, 2022WednesdayDecember 14, 2022AgendaDecember 14, 2022MinutesSeptember 15, 2022ThursdaySeptember 15, 2022AgendaSeptember 15, 2022MinutesJune 15, 2022TuesdayJune 15, 2022AgendaJune 15, 2022MinutesMarch 14, 2022TuesdayMarch 14, 2022AgendaMarch 14, 2022MinutesDecember 15, 2021WednesayDecember 15, 2021AgendaDecember 15, 2021MinutesSeptember 22, 2021ThursdaySeptember 22, 2021AgendaSeptember 22, 2021MinutesJune 29, 2021TuesdayJune 29, 2021AgendaJune 29, 2021MinutesMarch 15, 2021MondayMarch 15, 2021AgendaMarch 15, 2021MinutesDecember 10, 2020 ThursdayDecember 10, 2020AgendaDecember 10, 2020MinutesSeptember 23, 2020WednesdaySeptember 23, 2020AgendaSeptember 23, 2020MinutesPrevious Year Meeting Dates & Minutes, by Fiscal YearFY 2022 Meeting Dates | FY 2022 Meeting Agendas and MinutesFY 2021 Meeting Dates | FY 2021 Meeting Agendas & MinutesFY 21 Special Meetings of the Library Board: April 22, 2021FY 2020 Meeting Dates | FY 2020 Meeting Agendas & Minutes FY 2019 Meeting Dates | FY 2019 Meeting Agendas & MinutesFY 19 Special Meetings of the Library Board: April 19, 2019FY 2018 Meeting Dates | FY 2018 Meeting Agendas & MinutesThe Maryland State Library Agency was established in July 2017. Public Comment Guidelines
