Section 23-402 – Special Provisions for Baltimore City, Washington County, Prince George’s County, and Garrett County
(a) (1) The Mayor and City Council of Baltimore shall be governed by the requirements and regulations pertaining to the Enoch Pratt Free Library of Baltimore City as provided in Chapter 181 of the Acts of 1882 and any other laws applicable to the operation of public libraries. (2) The powers and duties of the Board of Trustees […]
Section 23-403 – Boards of Library Trustees
(a) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (3) of this subsection, each board of library trustees consists of seven members appointed by the county governing body from nominees submitted by the board of library trustees. (2) A board that existed before 1945 under a corporate charter may continue as constituted if: (i) It has at least seven members; (ii) The […]
Section 23-404 – Officers; Meetings; Attendance
(a) Each year, each board of library trustees: (1) Shall elect one of its members as its chairman; and (2) May elect any other officer it requires. (b) The treasurer of each board of library trustees shall be bonded adequately. (c) Each board of library trustees may determine the time and place of its meetings and may adopt rules for […]
Section 23-405 – Powers and Duties of Board
(a) In addition to any other powers granted or duties imposed by this subtitle, each board of library trustees has the powers and duties set forth in this section. (b) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, each board of library trustees: (i) Shall establish and operate the library to provide free services to residents of […]
Section 23-109 – Deaf Culture Digital Library
(a) The State Library Agency shall establish the Deaf Culture Digital Library as the primary information center on deaf resources for library customers and staff in the State. (b) The Deaf Culture Digital Library shall: (1) Conduct a needs assessment to identify gaps in library services for deaf patrons and to implement strategies to fill the gaps and […]
Section 23-406 – Library Personnel
(a) Each board of library trustees: (1) Shall select and appoint a professional librarian eligible for certification as director of the library to serve at the pleasure of the board; and (2) May delegate to the director its authority to appoint any other necessary employees. (b) Each board of library trustees shall establish policies for: (1) Staff classification; (2) Salaries; (3) Work […]
Section 23-201 – State Library Resource Center
(a) The Central Library of the Enoch Pratt Free Library System is the State Library Resource Center. (b) The State Library Resource Center shall provide and expand access to specialized library materials and services that are necessary for coordinated, efficient, and economical library services in this State.
Section 23-407 – Volunteer Aides in Public Libraries
The board of library trustees of any library may use volunteer aides. These volunteer aides may not replace library personnel but shall assist regular personnel in carrying out their duties. Each board of library trustees shall develop guidelines for the selection and use of volunteer aides in its library system. Volunteer aides shall be considered […]
Section 23-202 – Regional Resource Centers
(a) The boards of library trustees of at least three public library systems outside the standard metropolitan statistical areas defined by the United States Bureau of the Census may request the State Library Board to establish and maintain a regional resource center. (b) Each regional resource center shall provide, through mutual cooperation and coordination, books, information, and […]
Section 23-408 – Theft or Mutilation of Books or Other Property
(a) A person may not unlawfully take, detain, mutilate, injure, or disfigure any book, map, picture, engraving, manuscript, or other property of any library. (b) Any person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $250, imprisonment not exceeding 3 months, or both.