§ 39-3-357. State aid to accredited public library systems
Each accredited public library system shall receive an annual allocation of state funds to supplement the local appropriation and other income. Library cooperatives which include accredited public library systems may receive state aid. The state aid shall be used only to support library services in accredited public library systems and in cooperatives including accredited public […]
§ 39-3-359. Library commission as primary resource library; commission to provide services to libraries
The commission shall be the primary resource library for Mississippi public libraries and shall develop its collection accordingly. The commission shall provide services to libraries within the funds available and in keeping with the goal of efficient use of library resources in the state.
§ 39-3-361. Authorization to employ consultants and other staff
The commission may employ consultants and other staff to implement the development system by working with cooperatives and public library systems.
§ 39-3-363. Development of statewide master plan for public libraries
The commission shall develop a statewide master plan for public libraries, including plans for levels of library services and resources, which is developed through a continuing process of planning. The master plan must be designed to extend five (5) years into the future and must be made current at least every two (2) years.
§ 39-3-365. Confidentiality of library user records
Records maintained by any library funded in whole or in part by public funds, which contain information relating to the identity of a library user, relative to the user’s use of books or other materials at the library, shall be confidential. Such records may only be released with the express written permission of the respective […]
§ 39-3-367. Release and use of aggregate statistics
Aggregate statistics shown from registration and circulation records, with all personal identification removed, may be released or used by a library for research, planning and reporting purposes.
§ 39-3-369. Use of records for purpose of collecting overdue materials and fines
No provision of this article shall be construed to prohibit any library, or any business operating jointly with a library, from disclosing information for the purpose of collecting overdue books, documents, films or other items or materials owned or otherwise belonging to such library. No provision of this article shall be construed to prohibit or […]
§ 39-3-301. Short title
This article shall be known and may be cited as the “Mississippi Library Materials Security Law.”
§ 39-3-303. Unauthorized removal or wilful mutilation of library materials
It shall be unlawful for any person to remove library materials, without authorization, from the premises wherein such materials are maintained or to retain possession of library materials without authorization. It shall be unlawful for any person to wilfully mutilate library materials.
§ 39-3-305. Definitions
As used in this article the term: “Without authorization” means contrary to rules which set forth policies governing access to library materials and include eligibility for library patronage and lending procedures. “Library materials” means books, manuscripts, letters, newspapers, court records, films, microfilms, tape recordings, phonograph records, lithographs, prints, photographs or any other written or printed […]