(1) Libraries that are under separate governances may establish nonprofit library cooperatives for the purpose of sharing resources. Library cooperatives shall be constituted of more than one type of library, including any combination of academic, school, special, state institutional, and public libraries.
(2) The Division of Library and Information Services of the Department of State shall establish operating standards and rules under which a library cooperative is eligible to receive state moneys. The division shall issue a certificate to each library cooperative that meets the standards and rules established under this subsection.
(3) A library cooperative that receives state moneys under ss. 257.40-257.42 shall file with the Division of Library and Information Services on or before December 1 of each year a financial report on its operations and furnish the division with such other information as the division requires.
History.—s. 2, ch. 92-110; s. 5, ch. 99-238.
Structure Florida Statutes
Title XVIII - Public Lands and Property
Chapter 257 - Public Libraries and State Archives
257.01 - State Library; Creation; Administration.
257.02 - State Library Council.
257.031 - State Librarian; Appointment and Duties.
257.05 - State Publications Program.
257.105 - State Publications; Copies to Library of Congress.
257.12 - Division of Library and Information Services Authorized to Accept and Expend Federal Funds.
257.14 - Division of Library and Information Services; Rules.
257.15 - Division of Library and Information Services; Standards.
257.171 - Multicounty Libraries.
257.172 - Multicounty Library Grants.
257.191 - Construction Grants.
257.193 - Community Libraries in Caring Program.
257.195 - Revenue Shortfalls; Procedures.
257.21 - Maximum Grants Allowable.
257.22 - Division of Library and Information Services; Allocation of Funds.
257.23 - Application for Grant.
257.25 - Free Library Service.
257.261 - Library Registration and Circulation Records.
257.29 - Compliance With Local Laws.
257.30 - State Library Agency.
257.32 - Compact Administrator.
257.34 - Florida International Archive and Repository.
257.35 - Florida State Archives.
257.36 - Records and Information Management.
257.375 - Records Management Trust Fund.
257.38 - Manuscripts or Other Archival Material; Public Records Exemption.
257.40 - Library Cooperatives; Legislative Intent.
257.41 - Library Cooperatives; Organization; Receipt of State Moneys.
257.42 - Library Cooperative Grants.
257.43 - Citizen Support Organization; Use of State Administrative Services and Property; Audit.