(a) Interlibrary cooperative programs.--The State Librarian shall provide financial support for the development and maintenance of cooperative programs from funds appropriated to the State Library for the purpose of:
(1) Supporting interlibrary cooperative programs.
(2) Promoting cooperation among various types of libraries.
(3) Preserving the existing financial support of any single type of library.
(b) Joint action by municipalities.--The following shall apply:
(1) Two or more municipalities may unite in establishing and maintaining a local library under the terms of an agreement entered into between them.
(2) The agreement shall be in writing and shall set forth:
(i) The purpose of the agreement.
(ii) The terms for support and control of the local library.
(iii) The conditions under which the agreement may be altered or terminated.
(3) The agreement is not valid until it is:
(i) Accepted by a majority vote of the municipal officers of each municipality that is a party to the agreement.
(ii) Signed by the proper officer of each municipality that is a party to the agreement.
Structure Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes
Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes
Chapter 93 - Public Library Code
Section 9301 - Scope of chapter
Section 9311 - State Library and State Librarian
Section 9312 - Advisory council
Section 9313 - Statewide library resource centers
Section 9314 - District library centers
Section 9315 - Development of local libraries
Section 9316 - Acquisition of real property for library purposes
Section 9317 - County libraries and library taxes
Section 9318 - Local library governance
Section 9319 - Certification of library personnel
Section 9320 - Collaborative ventures
Section 9331 - Qualification in general
Section 9332 - Waiver of standards
Section 9333 - State system of aid to libraries
Section 9334 - Quality libraries aid
Section 9335 - Incentive for excellence aid
Section 9336 - Equal distribution grants
Section 9337 - County coordination aid
Section 9338 - District library center aid
Section 9339 - Statewide library resource center aid
Section 9340 - Equalization aid
Section 9341 - Transfer of funds among allocations
Section 9342 - Special rules for specific fiscal years
Section 9343 - Basic aid to local libraries
Section 9344 - Incentive aid to local libraries
Section 9351 - Financial support for libraries authorized
Section 9352 - Popular subscription
Section 9353 - Gifts and donations
Section 9371 - Free use of libraries
Section 9372 - Tax exempt status
Section 9373 - Commonwealth publications
Section 9374 - Selection of materials