Iowa Commission of Libraries
The Iowa Commission of Libraries is the governing board for the State Library of Iowa (Iowa Code 256.52). It consists of seven members appointed by the governor to serve four-year terms, one member appointed by the Iowa Supreme Court, and the director of the Department of Education or the director’s designee.
The Commission has the authority to receive and approve the State Library budget; to receive and approve the State Library's plan of service; to appoint the State Librarian who serves at the pleasure of the Commission; and to adopt rules to carry out the responsibilities of the State Library.
The Commission is responsible for seeing that the State Library fulfills its mission to advocate for Iowa libraries and promote excellence and innovation in library services in order to provide statewide access to information for all Iowans.
Current Commission Members
Below is the current membership of the Iowa Commission of Libraries.
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Carrie Falk
Chair
Public Librarian
Term: 7/31/2020 - 4/30/2024
Sarah Latcham
Public Library Trustee
Term: 5/1/2019 - 4/30/2023
Brandon Denner
At-Large Member
Term: 5/1/2019 - 4/30/2021
Joe Lock
At-Large Member
Term: 5/1/2019 - 4/30/2023
Dan Chibnall
Academic Librarian
Term: 7/31/2020 - 4/30/2023
Vacant
School or AEA Librarian
Term: TBD
Zachary Stier
Public Librarian
Term: 7/1/2021 - 4/30/2025
Robert Gast
Iowa Supreme Court
Jen Adams
Iowa Department of Education