Sec. 8. (a) The state shall encourage the establishment, maintenance, and development of public libraries throughout Indiana as part of the provision for public education of Indiana.
(b) Public libraries provide free library services in order to meet the educational, informational, and recreational interests and needs of the public.
(c) Library services include:
(1) collecting and organizing books and other library materials; and
(2) providing reference, loan, and related services to library patrons.
(d) Library services are provided by public libraries supported by public funds.
[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-14-1-3.]
As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.49. Amended by P.L.84-2012, SEC.19.
Structure Indiana Code
Chapter 1. Definitions and General Provisions
36-12-1-1. Application of Definitions
36-12-1-2. "Indiana Library and Historical Board"
36-12-1-7. "School Corporation"
36-12-1-9. Classification of Public Libraries
36-12-1-11. Class 2 Libraries; Operation Under Ic 36-12-7; Election to Adopt Other Provisions
36-12-1-12. Policy for Internet or Other Computer Network Use
36-12-1-13. Township Trustees of Certain Counties Paying Cost of Resident's Library Card