Sec. 14.56.370. Eligible expenditures.
(a) A library collection development grant may be used only to purchase library collection materials by a public school or by a school district if the district operates a correspondence program with an eligible school library. In this subsection, “library collection materials” means books, magazines, reference and audio-visual materials, and electronic subscriptions that support school […]
Sec. 14.56.375. Report.
A recipient of a grant awarded under AS 14.56.360 shall prepare a brief annual report to the department describing the effects of the grant and whether all conditions of the grant were met or exceeded.
Sec. 14.56.400. Public libraries.
(a) A public library established under this section shall provide at least the following services free of charge to the residents of the municipality or community: (1) establish and maintain a collection of books and other materials for loaning; (2) provide access to interlibrary loan services; (3) provide reading or other educational programs for children; […]
Sec. 14.56.150. Depository library contracts.
The center may enter into depository contracts with municipal, regional educational attendance area, university or community college libraries, public library associations, state library agencies, the Library of Congress, and other state and federal library systems. The requirements for eligibility to contract as a depository library shall be established by the Department of Education and Early […]
Sec. 14.56.160. Depository library designations.
Libraries may be designated as either “complete depository” or “selective depository.” A complete depository library shall be sent one copy of every state publication. A selective depository library shall be sent one copy of every publication from the specific state agencies it designates.
Sec. 14.56.170. Distribution of state publications and research data.
The center may not engage in general public distribution of either (1) state publications or lists of publications or (2) the index of publications and research data. However, unless expressly prohibited by law, the center shall make available to any person, upon request and under procedures established by it, publications, summaries, research data, indices, and […]
Sec. 14.56.010. Department of Education and Early Development to govern library.
The Department of Education and Early Development shall manage and have complete charge of all of the property contained in the institutions known as the state library and state historical library. The state library and state historical library shall be maintained in the state capital.
Sec. 14.56.020. Powers of the Department of Education and Early Development.
The department shall (1) stimulate and encourage citizens’ participation in the development and improvement of library facilities; and (2) establish policies, plans, and procedures of the department, and adopt reasonable regulations and orders, with penalties, as may be required.
Sec. 14.56.030. State library duties.
The department shall undertake state library functions that will benefit the state and its citizens, including (1) coordinating library services of the state with other educational services and agencies to increase effectiveness and eliminate duplication; (2) providing reference library service to state and other public officials; (3) providing library services and administering state and other […]
Sec. 14.56.080. Historical library duties.
The department shall (1) collect, catalog, and preserve an Alaska collection consisting of books, laws, pamphlets, periodicals, manuscripts, microreproductions, audiovisual materials, etc.; (2) serve as a depository for state and federal historical publications concerning Alaska; (3) acquire, catalog, and maintain private papers and manuscripts relative to Alaska which are adjudged worthy of preservation for reference […]