Maine Library Commission
The Library Commission, a 17-member board appointed by the Governor, is broadly representative of the state's library community. The Commission 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. Composition of the Maine Library Commission is defined in MRSA 27, Section 111.
Commission Guidance
COVID-19 Prevention Checklist – Public Library Guidance: originally published May 18, Updated on April 20, 2021.
Commission Rule Regarding Responsibilities of Public Libraries
| Seat # | Representation | Name | Town | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Public Library | Heidi Grimm (Chair) | Yarmouth | hgrimm@yarmouthlibrary.org |
| 2 | K-12 School Library | Andrew Wallace | Portland | atw@spsd.org |
| 4 | Special/Institutional Library | Wynter Giddings | Westbrook | giddingswynter@gmail.com |
| 8 | Public Representation At-Large | Heather K. Perkinson | Brunswick | |
| 9 | Public Representation At-Large | Rita P. Bouchard | Gardiner | |
| 15 | Library Trustee | Jane Padham Ouderkirk | Solon | |
| 17 | Permanent Non-Voting, Director of Area Reference and Resource Center | Ben Treat | Bangor | Ben.treat@bangorpubliclibrary.org |
| 18 | Public Library | Mamie Anthoine Ney (Vice Chair) | Kennebunk | mmaney@auburnpubliclibrary.org |
| 18 | Permanent Non-Voting, Director of Area Reference and Resource Center | Sarah Campbell | Portland | campbell@portlib.org |
| 19 | K-12 School Library | Heather Chalmers | Fayette | heather_chalmers@maranacook.com |
| 20 | Large University Library | Bryce Cundick | Farmington | bryce.cundick@maine.edu |
| 21 | Small College Library | Krystie Wilfong | Lewiston | kwilfong@bates.edu |
| 22 | Community College Library | Judith Moreno | Auburn | jmoreno@cmcc.edu |
| 23 | Representative of People with Disabilities | VACANT | ||
| 24 | Liaison to Maine Library Advisory Council | Darby Kathleen Ray | Lewiston | dray3@bates.edu |
| 25 | Representative of Underserved and Rural Areas | Andrea DeBiase | Carrabassett Valley | adebiase@carrabassett.lib.me.us |
| 26 | Representative of Native American Community | VACANT |
