Victorian Consolidated Legislation

Libraries Act 1988 - SECT 18

Functions

18. Functions



(1) The functions of the Board are to do all things necessary to carry out its
objectives and, without limiting the generality of its functions-

   (a)  to ensure the maintenance, preservation and development of a State
        collection of library material including a comprehensive collection of
        library material relating to Victoria and the people of Victoria; and

   (b)  to ensure that library material in the State collection is available
        to such persons and institutions, and in such manner and subject to
        such conditions as the Board determines with a view to the most
        advantageous use of the State collection; and

   (c)  to ensure the availability of such other services and facilities in
        relation to library matters and library material (including
        bibliographical services) as the Board determines; and

   (d)  to arrange the publication and sale of reproductions of any library
        material in the State collection; and

   (e)  to oversee the exhibition of material from the State collection for
        information, education and entertainment; and

   (ea) to oversee co-operation in programs with libraries and information
        organisations to promote access to library and information services
        and resources; and

   (eb) to exercise leadership and promote high standards in the provision of
        library and information services; and

   (ec) to provide advice and information to the Minister on any matter
        concerning libraries and information organisations; and

   (f)  to perform any other functions appropriate to the Board as the
        Minister may approve.





(2) In carrying out its functions, the Board must endeavour to contribute to
the enrichment of the cultural, educational, social and economic life of the
people of Victoria.