The department shall
(1) stimulate and encourage citizens' participation in the development and improvement of library facilities; and
(2) establish policies, plans, and procedures of the department, and adopt reasonable regulations and orders, with penalties, as may be required.
Structure Alaska Statutes
Title 14. Education, Libraries, and Museums
Chapter 56. State and Community Libraries
Article 1. State Library and Historical Library.
Sec. 14.56.010. Department of Education and Early Development to govern library.
Sec. 14.56.020. Powers of the Department of Education and Early Development.