Administration Purpose Los Alamos National Laboratory recognizes that a strong and high quality research library is a fundamental component required to support the Laboratory's broad-based effort in science and engineering research. Rapid changes in information technology, scholarly communication, and publishing, coupled with the rise of digital library capabilities, require that the Laboratory consider the evolution of the library. It is for this general purpose that the Library Advisory Board is constituted. Board members provide direct interaction between Laboratory scientific and engineering staff and Library management.
Board members articulate the needs of the organization they represent.
Responsibilities Recommend directions for research library and digital library development consistent with Laboratory needs. Evaluate and provide feedback on advanced technologies for the Library. Provide the Library management with relevant user feedback and advice on library products and services to support Laboratory research needs and any other issues that impact the Library. Review Library policies and services and recommend appropriate changes. Review and provide recommendations to the Research Library and Laboratory senior management on the Library budget and other related issues.