The New York State Library is seeking recommendations for membership on the New York State Regents Advisory Council on Libraries.

The Regents Advisory Council on Libraries advises the New York State Board of Regents regarding the New York State Library, library development programs, library aid programs and other matters related to the operations of libraries and library systems in New York. The Council works with the officers of the State Education Department in developing a comprehensive statewide library and information plan and makes recommendations to the Regents concerning the implementation of the program of library service.

The New York State Board of Regents will appoint three (3) Regents Advisory Council members to serve five-year terms from October 1, 2017 to September 30, 2022. One additional member will be appointed for two years to fill an unexpired term. This appointee will be eligible for an additional full five-year term.

The Council meets a minimum of four times a year: January (by conference call), April (Board of Regents meeting in Albany), September (by conference call) and December (in person). Members of the Regents Advisory Council are leaders in a wide variety of endeavors across the State, including business, human services, education, and libraries.

For more information, see www.nysl.nysed.gov/libdev/adviscns/rac/index.html.

The New York State Library particularly encourages recommendations of representatives of New York State’s broadly diverse population and endeavors to select members whose geographic diversity and professional and personal experience will enrich the work of the Council.

Please send nominations, along with a resume, to: Paula Paolucci, Office of the State Librarian and Assistant Commissioner for Libraries, New York State Library, 10C34 Cultural Education Center, Albany, NY 12230; e-mail to Paula.Paolucci@nysed.gov.

Nomination deadline is July 1.