HI SR146

Board of Education, in consultation with the State Librarian, is requested to explore the feasibility of activating a statewide library advisory commission.

Hawaii State Public Library System currently operates 50 library branches and hosts various educational programs including preschool storytimes, author talks, and informational seminars.

Stakeholder input through a library advisory commission could identify strategic goals and help maximize library facility use to better serve individual communities.

Board of Education is authorized under Hawaii Revised Statutes section 26-12 to establish library advisory commissions in each county to advise on public library services.

Board of Education must report findings, recommendations, proposed legislation, and funding needs to the Legislature no later than 20 days before the 2014 Regular Session convenes.