Maine State Library
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The Maine State Library is housed in the Cultural Building at the State House facility in Augusta, along with the State Museum and Archives.
editMission Statement
editThe Maine State Library helps people, makes Maine libraries stronger and transforms information into knowledge.
History
editThe Maine State Library began when the Maine Legislature authorized the purchase of books in 1836 and as a result, the State Library began to grow. It is “the principle depository for all state documents… .”[1] The Maine State Library distinguishes itself in that it is not only strategically located, but it provides resources and services to citizens and librarians alike. The Main State Library is guided by the Maine Library Commission, a 17-member board that is appointed by the Governor. The members represent the “State's libraries and ensure geographic diversity and broad individual experiences”[2] and “establishes the policies and operations of the State Library, gives advice and makes recommendations on the expenditure of state and federal funds, and establishes guidelines and policies for statewide library programs”[3]. The Maine State Library adheres to its mission in a hands-on approach. It is shifting from its more traditional role of collecting and selecting information to now “facilitate, organize, and access information.”[4]
Divisions
edit- Public and Outreach Services, Research & Innovation Division (Alison Maxell)
- Library Development Division (Janet McKenney)
- Collection Development, Digital Initiatives and Promotion (Adam Fisher)
Top Programs
edit- Digital Maine Library Resources (DML)
- Area Reference and Resource Services (ARRCS)
- Maine InfoNet Statewide Systems Resource
- Interlibrary Loan Van Delivery
- Historical Preservation Initiatives and Access
Citation
edit- ^ PALMER, KENNETH T.; TAYLOR, G. THOMAS; LIBRIZZI, MARCUS A.; LAVIGNE, JEAN E. (2009-12-01). Maine Politics and Government, Second Edition. UNP - Nebraska Paperback. ISBN 978-0-8032-2647-0.
- ^ "Maine State Legislature".
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "Maine Library Commission". www.maine.gov. Retrieved 2020-04-21.
- ^ "Maine State Library | Maine State Library Research | Digital Maine". digitalmaine.com. Retrieved 2020-04-21.