Libraries Act 1988

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.