Ohio Revised Code
Chapter 3375 | Libraries
Section 3375.02 | Appointment of State Librarian - Duties.

Effective: November 25, 1969
Latest Legislation: Senate Bill 262 - 108th General Assembly
The state library board shall appoint a state librarian, who shall be the secretary of said board, and under the direction and supervision of the board shall be the executive officer of the state library, with power to appoint and remove the employees thereof. The state librarian shall:
(A) Administer the state library and execute the policies of the board in accordance with law;
(B) Provide technical assistance and maintain a clearing house of information, data, and other materials in the field of library service, furnishing advice and assistance to the public libraries in the various subdivisions of the state, other libraries, state, local and regional agencies, planning groups and other appropriate agencies and organizations;
(C) Collect, compile, and publish statistics and information concerning the operation of libraries in the state;
(D) Carry out continuing studies and analyses of library problems;
(E) Assist and cooperate with other state agencies and officials, with organizations, with local governments and with federal agencies in carrying out programs involving library service;
(F) Maintain a comprehensive collection of official documents and publications of this state and a library collection and reference service to meet the reference and information needs of officers, departments, agencies of state government, and other libraries;
(G) Issue official lists of publications of the state, and other bibliographical and informational publications as appropriate;
(H) Withdraw books and materials from the collection and determine method of disposition of any items no longer needed.
The state librarian shall hold office during the pleasure of the board.

Structure Ohio Revised Code

Ohio Revised Code

Title 33 | Education-Libraries

Chapter 3375 | Libraries

Section 3375.01 | State Library Board.

Section 3375.011 | Free Photocopy of Driver's License or Identification Card.

Section 3375.02 | Appointment of State Librarian - Duties.

Section 3375.04 | Control and Management of State Library.

Section 3375.05 | Application for Establishment of Library Stations, Branches, or Traveling Library Service.

Section 3375.06 | County Free Public Library - Appointment of Trustees.

Section 3375.07 | Tax Levy for Maintenance of County Free Public Library.

Section 3375.08 | Board of County Commissioners May Transfer, Convey, or Lease Property for Library Purposes.

Section 3375.09 | Tax Levy by Board of Township Trustees for Maintenance of Library.

Section 3375.10 | Township Free Public Library - Appointment of Trustees.

Section 3375.11 | Board of Township Trustees May Transfer, Convey, or Lease Property for Library Purposes.

Section 3375.12 | Municipal Free Public Libraries - Appointment of Trustees.

Section 3375.121 | Municipal Library District Created.

Section 3375.13 | Issuance of Bonds - Control of Property Vested in Board of Library Trustees of Municipal Corporation - Agreement With Library Organization.

Section 3375.14 | School Libraries.

Section 3375.15 | School District Free Public Library - Appointment of Trustees.

Section 3375.151 | Acceptance of Bequest, Gift, or Endowment for School District Free Public Library.

Section 3375.16 | Board of Education May Transfer, Convey, or Lease Property for Library Purposes.

Section 3375.17 | Tax Levy by Board of Education for Operation of Library.

Section 3375.18 | Board of Education May Provide Building or Property for Public Library Service.

Section 3375.19 | County Library District.

Section 3375.20 | Resolution by Boards of Library Trustees Requesting Formation of County Library District.

Section 3375.201 | Election on Creating County District Library.

Section 3375.21 | Resolution for Inclusion of Subdivision in County Library District.

Section 3375.211 | Submission of Resolution to Electors.

Section 3375.212 | Consolidation With Another Subdivision.

Section 3375.213 | Assets, Liabilities and Levies.

Section 3375.22 | County Library District - Appointment of Trustees.

Section 3375.23 | Tax Levy by Board of County Commissioners for County Library District.

Section 3375.24 | Notes and Bonds May Be Issued by Board of County Commissioners - Sale of Real Property.

Section 3375.28 | Creation of Regional Library District.

Section 3375.29 | Resolution by Taxing Authority for Inclusion in Regional Library District - Transfer of Title.

Section 3375.30 | Appointment, Term, and Compensation of Board of Library Trustees of a Regional Library District.

Section 3375.31 | Tax Levy by Board of County Commissioners for Regional Library District.

Section 3375.32 | Meeting of Boards of Library Trustees - Organization - Election of Clerk - Bond.

Section 3375.33 | Boards of Library Trustees Are Bodies Politic and Corporate.

Section 3375.34 | Name of Board of Library Trustees.

Section 3375.35 | Rules of Procedure - Annual Report.

Section 3375.351 | Payment of Employees by Direct Deposit.

Section 3375.36 | Treasurer of Library Funds - Deposits of Moneys - Monthly Statement - Financial Statement.

Section 3375.361 | Liability for Loss of Public Funds.

Section 3375.37 | Statement Filed With County Auditor.

Section 3375.38 | Compliance With Duties Relating to Moneys Credited to Board of Library Trustees.

Section 3375.39 | Accounting by Clerk - Count and Certificate.

Section 3375.391 | Treasurer to Credit Earnings on Investments.

Section 3375.392 | Policies for Use of Credit Card Accounts.

Section 3375.40 | Board of Library Trustees - Powers and Duties.

Section 3375.401 | Purchase of Liability Insurance.

Section 3375.402 | Establishment of Museums.

Section 3375.403 | Contract for Public Library Service.

Section 3375.404 | Issuance of Notes and Anticipation Notes.

Section 3375.405 | Evaluating Library Buildings for Energy Conservation; Energy Conservation Report; Implementation.

Section 3375.41 | Contracts Over $50,000 to Require Bidding Procedure.

Section 3375.411 | Retirement Systems for Library Employees.

Section 3375.42 | Contract for Library Service - Tax Levy.

Section 3375.43 | Submission of Question - Issuance and Sale of Bonds by Subdivision for Library Purposes.

Section 3375.431 | Board of Education May Issue Bonds for Libraries.

Section 3375.44 | Payment of Interest - Retirement of Bonds - Annual Levy.

Section 3375.45 | Control and Management of Sinking or Bond Retirement Fund.

Section 3375.46 | Bureau of Municipal Research and Information May Be Established.

Section 3375.481 | Consortium of County Law Library Resources Boards.

Section 3375.61 | Financial Aid to Martha Kinney Cooper Ohioana Library Association.

Section 3375.62 | Appointment of Trustees.

Section 3375.63 | Eligibility for Membership on Board of Public Library Trustees.

Section 3375.64 | Public Library Information Network.

Section 3375.65 | Library Information Network Board of Trustees.

Section 3375.66 | Duties and Powers of Board of Trustees.

Section 3375.67 | Dissolution of Network.

Section 3375.79 | Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation Grant Fund.

Section 3375.80 | Libraries Designated as Resource Centers.

Section 3375.81 | Essential Library Services Support Program.

Section 3375.82 | Administration of Grants.

Section 3375.83 | Interstate Library Compact.

Section 3375.831 | Instrument to Identify State Agency for Whose Use and Benefit Real Property Is Acquired.

Section 3375.84 | Interstate Library Compact Definitions.

Section 3375.85 | Aid to Interstate Library District Partly Within State.

Section 3375.90 | Formation of Regional Library System.

Section 3375.91 | Board of Trustees of Regional Library System - Powers and Duties.

Section 3375.92 | Clerk and Deputy Clerk of Board - Duties.

Section 3375.93 | Dissolution of or Withdrawal From Regional Library System.