​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​In 1971, the Maryland Advisory Council on Libraries was created by the General Assembly (Chapter 770, Acts of 1971). The Council advised the Division of Library Development and Services, the State Superintendent of Schools, the State Board of Education, and the Governor. In July 2017, the Council became the Maryland State Library Board (Chapters 337 & 338, Acts of 2017​​). Meeting quarterly, the Maryland State Library Board is responsible for the general direction and control of library development in the State. After considering the recommendations of the State Librarian, the Board establishes library policies and procedures for the statewide system of libraries.​​