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 PUBLIC LAW 100-382—AUG. 8, 1988

102 STAT. 899

earlier than September 1, 1989, and not later than September 30, 1991. SEC. 2. ESTABLISHMENT OF CONFERENCE.

(a) PURPOSE.—The purpose of the White House Conference on Library and Information Services shall be to develop recommendations for the further improvement of the library and information services of the Nation and their use by the public, in accordance with the findings set forth in the preamble to this joint resolution. Oa) COMPOSITION.—The Conference shall be composed of— (1) representatives of professional library and information personnel and individuals who support or furnish volunteer services to libraries and information services centers, from all age groups and walks of life, and members of the general public; (2) representatives of local, statewide, regional, and national institutions, agencies, organizations, and associations which provide library and information services to the public; (3) representatives of educational institutions, agencies, organizations, and associations (including professional and scholarly associations for the advancement of education and research); (4) individuals with special knowledge of, and special competence in, technology as it may be used for the improvement of library and information services; and (5) representatives of Federal, State, and local governments. (c) DISTRIBUTION OF PARTICIPANTS.—In carrying out subsection (a)(1) one-fourth of the participants shall be selected from the library and information profession, (2) one-fourth of the participants shall be selected from among individuals who are currently active library and information supporters, including trustees and friends groups, (3) one-fourth shall be selected from among individuals who are Federal, State, or local government officials, and (4) one-fourth shall be selected from the general public. (d) STATE PARTICIPATION OPTIONAL.—(1) State and territorial delegates and alternates to the national conference may participate in a respective State or territorial conference. (2) Nothing in this Act shall be construed to require any State to participate in a State or territorial conference. SEC. 3. ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS.

(a) DIRECTION BY COMMISSION.—The Conference shall be planned and conducted under the direction of the National Commission on Libraries and Information Science. Qo) COMMISSION FUNCTIONS.—In carrying out this joint resolution, the Commission shall— (1) when appropriate, request the cooperation and assistance of other Federal departments and agencies in order to carry out its responsibilities; (2) make technical and financial assistance Oay grant, contract, or otherwise) available to the States to enable them to organize and conduct conferences and other meetings in order to prepare for the Conference; (3) prepare and make available background materials for the use of delegates to the Conference and associated State conferences, and prepare and distribute such reports of the Con-

20 USC 1501 note.

20 USC 1501 note.

Grants. Contracts. State and local governments.

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