Sec. 8. The state library shall conduct research in appropriate areas of library activity and survey and study the library community in Indiana, including all types of libraries in Indiana, on a continual basis for the purpose of:
(1) collecting pertinent statistics and other information;
(2) assessing the condition and capacity of existing library facilities, resources, and services;
(3) defining the needs of society which are the responsibility of libraries to meet;
(4) evaluating library performance in relation to these needs; and
(5) preparing recommendations and plans which will develop and strengthen library service in Indiana.
As added by Acts 1981, P.L.40, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.42-2018, SEC.8.
Structure Indiana Code
Title 4. State Offices and Administration
Article 23. Boards and Commissions
4-23-7.1-2. Duties and Functions
4-23-7.1-3. Library Materials; Development and Maintenance; Purposes
4-23-7.1-4. Plans or Programs; Historical or Library Development
4-23-7.1-5. Plans or Programs; Interlibrary Exchange
4-23-7.1-5.1. Statewide Library Card Program; Rules
4-23-7.1-5.2. Statewide Library Card Fund; Establishment; Administration; Eligibility; Rules
4-23-7.1-6. Information Relating to Libraries and Librarianship; Publications
4-23-7.1-7. Specialized Materials and Services; Informing Citizenry
4-23-7.1-8. Library Activity Within State; Research; Purposes
4-23-7.1-9. Professional Development Programs
4-23-7.1-10. Library Administration; Advice and Assistance
4-23-7.1-11. Library Automation and Operating Standards
4-23-7.1-12. Other State Agencies and Libraries; Providing of Personnel
4-23-7.1-13. Agreements With Other States or Federal Government
4-23-7.1-14. Statistical or Informational Materials; Publication; Expenses
4-23-7.1-15. Cooperation With Educational or Other Institutions, Organizations, or Individuals
4-23-7.1-16. Reports or Other Publications; Retention of Copies
4-23-7.1-17. Sale of Unneeded Volumes or Pamphlets; Proceeds
4-23-7.1-18. Gifts of Money, Books, or Other Property; Disposition; Use
4-23-7.1-19. Transportation Charges on Library Materials Sent; Payment
4-23-7.1-20. Mobile Library Services; Library Centers; Establishment
4-23-7.1-21. Business Days and Hours
4-23-7.1-22. Collection of Data From Libraries
4-23-7.1-23. Development of Library Services; Other Activities; Powers and Duties
4-23-7.1-24. Rules; Promulgation
4-23-7.1-25. Public Documents; Depository Libraries; Copies
4-23-7.1-27. State Documents; Copies; Disposition; Listing
4-23-7.1-28. Political Subdivisions; Documents Published at State or Local Expense; Delivery; Copies
4-23-7.1-32. Loans of Books or Other Library Materials; Authorization
4-23-7.1-33. Loans of Books and Materials; Policies; Fines
4-23-7.1-34. Lost or Damaged Items; Liability for Damages
4-23-7.1-35. State Library Publications Fund; Establishment; Use; Deposits
4-23-7.1-36. Organization; Supplemental Duties
4-23-7.1-37. Director; Appointment; Qualifications
4-23-7.1-39.1. State Library Advisory Council; Established; Purpose; Members
4-23-7.1-40. Talking Book Program
4-23-7.1-40.5. Accessible Electronic Information Service; Fund Established