| LIBRARY REPRESENTATION | COUNCIL MEMBER |
|---|---|
| Public Libraries - Large | Gretchen Freeman, Chair, Assoc. Director, SLCO Library System - (2nd Term, 6/30/10) |
| Public Libraries - Small | Linda Fields , Director, Richfield Public Library - (1st Term, 6/30/11) |
| Public Library Trustees | Andrew Yergensen, Chair-Elect, Wasatch County Library, - (2nd Term, 6/30/11) |
| Academic Libraries - Large | Rachel L. Wadham , Brigham Young University, Harold B Lee Library, - (1st Term, 6/30/10) |
| Academic Libraries - Small | Jon Ostler, Director of Libraries, Snow College, Lucy A. Phillips Library - (2nd Term, 6/30/11) |
| Library Users - Urban Areas | Hugh M. Zumbro, Murray City Library - (2nd Term, 6/30/09) |
| Library Users - Rural Areas | Jon Wallace, Grand County Library- (Partial Term, 6/30/09) |
| Library Services for Disabled Persons | Ray Martin, Coordinator, Professional Services, Divison of Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired-(Partial Term, 6/30/09) |
| Library Users - Minority and Socio- economically Disadvantaged Persons | Edwin E. Espinel, State of Utah Department of Health, (2nd Term, 6/30/10) |
| Special Libraries | Kim Fong, Manager, Salt Lake County Metro Jail Library, (1st Term, 6/30/11) |
| School Libraries | Georgia M. Loutensock, State Office of Education - Ex-Officio |
| School District | Charlie Roberts, Washington County School District (1st Term, 6/30/10) |
| School Building Site | Laurel Harris, Library Media Specialist, Jordan High School (lst Term, 6/30/09) |
| State Library Division | Rose Frost , Grants Coordinator |
UTAH LSTA ADVISORY COUNCIL JOB DESCRIPTION
Federal Requirements
The State Library Board has determined it to be in the interest of all qualified libraries that an LSTA Advisory Council be constituted to oversee the administration of the competitive grant program. The Council is to be broadly representative of the public (including public institutional), school, academic, private and research libraries, and libraries serving the handicapped; and of persons using such libraries, including disadvantaged persons within the state.
1. General Duties
The thirteen members of the Utah LSTA Advisory Council advise the State Library Division in the distribution and use of federal Library Services and Technology Act(LSTA) funds, which are a vital resource for the expansion, and improvement of Utah's public libraries. The Council's role is to advise the State Library Board on the development of policy matters arising in the administration of the LSTA Five-Year Plan and assist in the evaluation of activities under the LSTA program.
2. Terms
Appointments to the Council are for initial terms of three years, with reappointments for an additional three years being an option. The State Library Board approves final appointments to the Council.
3. Council Activities and Time Commitments
Total time commitment per year is 4-7 days.
The Council meets a minimum of three times a year. Most meetings, including travel time, take approximately eight hours. For each meeting, Council members may spend up to eight hours in preparation, reading grant applications, annual programs, and related items. During these meetings, Council members review Utah's long-range and annual program plans for LSTA funded statewide services programs and the competitive grants program. They also review LSTA priorities and goals, recommend Utah priorities for LSTA, and review and make recommendations for Utah's LSTA Grants Handbook, applications, reports, and evaluations.
In the process of reviewing LSTA grant applications, Council members may make visits to applicant libraries throughout Utah to determine and evaluate the need for grant funding and conduct post site visits to evaluate projects after they have been implemented.
4. Attendance Requirement
Any member with two unexcused absences within one year will be replaced on the Council. Council members may be reimbursed for mileage to and from Council meetings. Overnight travel is at State Library Division expense. Actual mileage and amounts eligible for reimbursement are based on State policy and guidelines.
The thirteen members of the Utah LSTA Advisory Council assist the State Library Division in the distribution and use of federal Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) funds which are a vital resource for the expansion and improvement of Utah's public libraries.
5. Travel Reimbursements
Council members may be reimbursed for mileage to and from Council meetings. Overnight travel is at State Library Division expense. Actual mileage and amounts eligible for reimbursement are based on State policy and guidelines.
6. Application Process to serve on the LSTA Council.
For consideration to fill a vacant seat on the LSTA Council, please send a letter of interest outlining your qualifications and a current resume to:
Donna Jones Morris, State Librarian, Utah State Library, 250 N. 1950 West, Suite A, Salt Lake City, UT 84116 IN CARE OF Rose Frost, Grants Coordinator, rfrost@utah.gov
CONFLICT OF INTEREST STATEMENT
Council members are expected to conduct their participation on the LSTA Advisory Council in a professional, objective and impartial manner. Each Council member represents either a type of library or a user of a specific type of library which may create a potential conflict of interest and adversely affect judgments regarding council discussions and decisions. Furthermore, a conflict of interest may arise not only from a member's employing institution, but from a position of trusteeship on a library board, and even place of residence.
It is the dual responsibility of the Council Chair and all members to declare any and all potential conflicts of interest before proceeding on to discussion of grant applications. He/she should limit participation to answering questions and otherwise refrain from participating in any discussion or comments on behalf of the affiliated library. In addition, he/she should not vote on motions relating to the source of the conflict of interest.