Section 29-6-9. – Rhode Island library network.
§ 29-6-9. Rhode Island library network. (a) In order to provide each individual in Rhode Island with equal opportunity of access to resources that will satisfy their and society’s information needs and interests, the office of library and information services is hereby authorized to establish a Rhode Island library network, hereafter referred to as the […]
Section 29-6-10. – Appropriation authorization.
§ 29-6-10. Appropriation authorization. The general assembly shall annually appropriate such sums as it may deem necessary for the purpose of carrying into effect the provisions of §§ 29-6-2, 29-6-6, 29-6-7, and 29-6-9; and the state controller is hereby authorized and directed to draw his or her orders upon the general treasurer for the payment […]
Section 29-6-11. – Severability.
§ 29-6-11. Severability. If any provision of § 29-1-1, or of chapters 3.1, 4, or 6 of this title, or the application thereof to any person or circumstance, is held invalid, the remainder of these provisions, and the application of these provisions to other persons or circumstances, shall not be affected thereby. History of Section.P.L. […]
Section 29-6-12. – Repealed.
§ 29-6-12. Repealed. History of Section.P.L. 1980, ch. 144, § 1; Repealed by P.L. 1996, ch. 100, art. 29, § 5, effective July 1, 1996.
Section 29-7-1. – Purpose.
§ 29-7-1. Purpose. The purpose of this chapter is to establish a state publications clearinghouse for libraries that will systematically collect and distribute state publications to libraries throughout the state in order to facilitate public access to publications issued by state agencies and for exchange of publications with agencies outside of the state under the […]
Section 29-5-5. – Compact administrator.
§ 29-5-5. Compact administrator. The chief of library services shall be the compact administrator pursuant to article X of § 29-5-1. History of Section.G.L. 1956, § 29-5-5; P.L. 1963, ch. 22, § 1; P.L. 1965, ch. 51, § 1; P.L. 2016, ch. 511, art. 2, § 25.
Section 29-5-6. – Notices of withdrawal.
§ 29-5-6. Notices of withdrawal. In the event of withdrawal from the compact, the chief of library services shall send and receive any notices required by article XI(b) of § 29-5-1. History of Section.G.L. 1956, § 29-5-6; P.L. 1963, ch. 22, § 1; P.L. 1972, ch. 144, § 4; P.L. 2016, ch. 511, art. 2, […]
Section 29-6-1. – Statement of policy.
§ 29-6-1. Statement of policy. (a) The general assembly hereby declares it to be the policy of this state: (1) That free public libraries are essential to the general enlightenment of citizens in a democracy; (2) That these free public libraries shall provide for the cultural, educational, informational, and research needs of all citizens; (3) […]
Section 29-6-2. – Public library services.
§ 29-6-2. Public library services. For each city or town, the state’s share to support local public library services shall be equal to at least twenty-five percent (25%) of both the amount appropriated and expended in the second preceding fiscal year by the city or town from local tax revenues and funds from the public […]
Section 29-6-3. – Eligibility requirements — Municipalities.
§ 29-6-3. Eligibility requirements — Municipalities. (a) To qualify for state aid under § 29-6-2, a city or town shall: (1) Appropriate from local tax revenues an amount not less than the amount appropriated the previous year from local tax revenues and expended for library operating expenses. The appropriation would exclude any state funds received […]