Library Consumer Advisory Committee

The National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped, Library of Congress, requires that each network library have an advisory committee composed of a representative group of users and members of related organizations.  Input from the advisory committee is used in the formulation of policy and strategic planning.

Iowa Library Consumer Advisory Committee

• Meets three times a year in June, September, and November as designated by the library director
• Committee size ranges from eight to fifteen members, not including library staff
• Librarian usually presents a "library update", while other library staff may be available for discussion

Committee Contributions

• Increase public awareness of the library's facilities and services
• Increase the potential for services to unserved individuals
• Help the library establish priorities for future expansion of services
• Encourage the efforts of volunteers in service to users
• Provide comments and reactions regarding the development of new equipment and materials

Contact Information

Iowa Library Advisory Committee
Bob Ray
3900 76th Street
Urbandale, IA 50322
515-334-7231  
rayrj@qwest.net