Library Board, The
Purpose
The purpose of the Library Board is to determine the scope of the State Library’s collection, establish policy concerning what books and other library materials are to be kept, housed, or exhibited by the State Library; enter agreements with institutions and organizations with similar purposes; promote education in the realm of history and library and archival science throughout the Commonwealth. The board is authorized to sell, grant, and convey to or change the form of investments or control of any funds, securities or other property. The board may confer an honorary degree of patron of letters on any person who has, in its opinion, made an outstanding contribution in the realm of history, library, or archival science.
Term
Five years; no more than two full successive terms
Composition
The Library of Virginia shall be directed by a board, consisting of fifteen members, to be appointed by the Governor, which shall be and remain a corporation under the style of "The Library Board," sometimes in this chapter called the Board. Prior to such appointments the Board may submit to the Governor lists of candidates based upon interest and knowledge, geographic representation, participation in community affairs, and concern for the welfare of the Commonwealth. In no case shall the Governor be bound to make any appointment from among the nominees of the Board. The Board shall meet and organize by electing from its number a chairman and vice-chairman. It shall have the power to appoint such committees and advisory bodies as it deems advisable.
Vacant Seats
No seats are available at this time. If you are interested in joining this board in the future, please submit an application here.
Current Board Members
Ms. Suzette Denslow
Member of the General Public Membership expires on 6/30/2026Dr. Shelley V. Murphy
Member of the General Public Membership expires on 6/30/2026Mr L Preston Bryant
Member of the General Public Membership expires on 6/30/2026Mr. Christopher P. Brockwell
Member of the General Public Membership expires on 6/30/2027Mr. Peter E. Broadbent
Member of the General Public Membership expires on 6/30/2027Mrs. Carol G. Finerty
Member of the General Public Membership expires on 6/30/2027Dr Mary S. Prentice
Member of the General Public Membership expires on 6/30/2028Hon. Malfourd Whitney Trumbo
Member of the General Public Membership expires on 6/30/2028Blythe Scott
Member of the General Public Membership expires on 6/30/2028Chelle Davis
Member of the General Public Membership expires on 6/30/2029Samuel Hayes
Member of the General Public Membership expires on 6/30/2029Ms. Elizabeth B Fowler
Member of the General Public Membership expires on 6/30/2029Kimberly Dove
Member of the General Public Membership expires on 6/30/2030Barbara Vines Little
Member of the General Public Membership expires on 6/30/2030