14-1-44. Execution of state library policy--Duties of library office.
The State Library Office shall execute the library policy of the State of South Dakota and shall:
(1)Promote adequate library service for all the people of the state;
(2)Supplement the services of libraries throughout the state;
(3)Increase the proficiency of library personnel through provision of in-service and continuing education programs for library personnel employed in the state;
(4)Provide for the citizens of the state specialized library services and materials not generally appropriate, economical, or available in other libraries of the state;
(5)Establish and operate a state publications library distribution program; and
(6)Collect and publish annual statistical data of libraries in the state.
Source: SL 1975, ch 155, §23; SL 2017, ch 89, §1.
Structure South Dakota Codified Laws
Chapter 01 - State Library Office
Section 14-1-39 - Definition of terms.
Section 14-1-40 - State policy on libraries.
Section 14-1-41 - Free use of all public libraries.
Section 14-1-42 - State Library Office as official agency for library services.
Section 14-1-44 - Execution of state library policy--Duties of library office.
Section 14-1-45 - Services to state government.
Section 14-1-46 - Advice and assistance to libraries and governmental agencies.
Section 14-1-47 - Collections maintained by state office.
Section 14-1-48 - Network to make library resources available to citizens.
Section 14-1-49 - State participation in interstate networks and systems.
Section 14-1-50 - Services for visually and physically impaired.
Section 14-1-51 - Libraries in special schools.
Section 14-1-53 - Acceptance of gifts for library.
Section 14-1-54 - State office to receive federal and private funds--Purposes--Disbursement.
Section 14-1-55 - State Library Board--Appointment--Terms.
Section 14-1-56 - Office of state board.
Section 14-1-59 - Policy-making functions of board.
Section 14-1-60 - General powers of board.
Section 14-1-61 - Appointment and compensation of state librarian.
Section 14-1-62 - Professional qualifications of state librarian.
Section 14-1-64 - Advisory function of board--Administrative functions of state librarian.