Massachusetts General Laws
Chapter 78 - Libraries
Section 19f - Regional Public Library Service; Arrangement for Delivery and Retrieval of Materials or Services

Section 19F. Any library system providing service under an approved plan as provided in clause (3) of section nineteen C or such public library or libraries designated by the board may through the board enter into an arrangement or arrangements with libraries not included by clauses (1) and (2) of said section nineteen C as the board may determine; under the terms of which such library system or such public library or libraries designated by the board may provide, and the amount arranged to be applied only to the related costs, for the delivery and retrieval of reference and research books, periodicals and other library materials, or other services within the approved plan.

Structure Massachusetts General Laws

Massachusetts General Laws

Part I - Administration of the Government

Title XII - Education

Chapter 78 - Libraries

Section 1 - Existing Corporations

Section 2 - Organization of County Law Libraries

Section 3 - Use by Residents of County

Section 4 - Source of Funds

Section 5 - Right to Receive Legislative Documents

Section 6 - Right to Receive Other Books and Documents

Section 7 - Establishment by Cities and Towns; Records

Section 8 - Use of Facilities by Non-Residents

Section 9 - Return of Unwanted State Publications

Section 10 - Town Libraries; Selection of Trustees and Officers

Section 11 - Board of Trustees; Powers and Duties

Section 12 - Annual Report of Trustees

Section 13 - Applicability of Sections Relating to Trustees

Section 14 - Board of Library Commissioners; Members; Appointment; Term; By-Laws; Reimbursement; Officers; Staff

Section 15 - Duties Relating to Management and Maintenance of Libraries

Section 19 - Powers, Duties and Status of Board

Section 19a - State Aid; Determination

Section 19b - State Aid; Annual Reports by Libraries; Requisites for Aid

Section 19c - Regional Public Library Service; Annual Appropriation

Section 19d - Regional Public Library Service; Council of Members

Section 19e - Library Media Services; Comprehensive Statewide Program; Funds; Standards

Section 19f - Regional Public Library Service; Arrangement for Delivery and Retrieval of Materials or Services

Section 19g - State Assistance for Public Library Projects

Section 19h - Definitions

Section 19i - Application for and Distribution of Funds

Section 19j - Allocation of Funds; Priorities

Section 19k - Gifts and Grants

Section 19l - Massachusetts Library and Information Network

Section 19m - Statewide Advisory Council on Cooperative Library Programs

Section 19n - Rules and Regulations

Section 20 - Librarians; Appointment; Examination; Registration

Section 21 - Inapplicability of Certain Sections to Cities

Section 22 - Certification of Librarians

Section 23 - Board Meetings; Quorum

Section 24 - Definitions Applicable to Secs. 22 to 31

Section 25 - Rules and Regulations

Section 27 - Clerical Assistance, etc.; Expenditures

Section 28 - Duties of Board

Section 29 - Librarians; Qualifications

Section 30 - Fees

Section 31 - Status of Existing Librarians; Certificates

Section 32 - Library Staff Members; Leaves of Absence for Study or Research

Section 33 - Policy for Selection and Use of Library Materials and Facilities

Section 34 - Employment Contracts for Library Employees