Board

The National Museum and Library Services Board (NMLSB) is an advisory body that includes the director and deputy directors of IMLS and presidentially appointed members of the general public who have demonstrated expertise in, or commitment to, library or museum services. Informed by its collectively vast experience and knowledge, the NMLSB advises the IMLS director on general policy and practices, and on selections for the National Medals for Museum and Library Service.

Seven Board Members Added to the National Museum and Library Services Board

National Museum and Library Services Board Gains Five New and One Returning Member

Chairperson

Kathryn K. Matthew, Director, Institute of Museum and Library Services*

Members

Sylvia Orozco, Texas

Jane Pickering, Connecticut

Mort Sajadian, Virginia

Kenneth J. Schutz, Arizona

Annette Evans Smith, Alaska

Jacquelyn K. Sundstrand, Nevada

Beth Takekawa, Washington

Deborah Taylor, Maryland

Suzanne Thorin, New York

Robert Wedgeworth, Illinois

Jonathan L. Zittrain, Massachusetts

*Nonvoting members