How does Minerva work?
The Minerva Users Council ensures the successful ongoing operation of Minerva and fosters positive relationships and communication among Minerva libraries. The Users’ Council is composed of one representative from each participating Minerva library. An Executive Committee develops proposals relating to budget, allocation of resources, policies, procedures, and standards for the approval of the Users’ Council. The Executive Committee is composed of nine representatives (four from public library members, three from college/post-secondary library members, one from health science library members, and one from school district library members). Various user groups, such as Circulation and Cataloging, meet throughout the year. These forums are used to discuss issues, define best practices, exchange ideas, and provide training . Minerva professional staff, employed by the Maine State Library, facilitates the user groups. The Maine State Library also provides technical, administrative, and fina
