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 – Repealed.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 Repealed. History of Section.P.L. 1980, ch. 144, § 1; Repealed by P.L. 1996, ch. 100, art. 29, § 5, effective July 1, 1996.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 29-7-2. – Definitions.
§ 29-7-2. Definitions. As used in this chapter: (1) “Depository library” means a library designated to collect, maintain, and make available state publications to the general public. The clearinghouse director shall consider the geography of the state when designating depository libraries; (2) “Printed” means any form of printing and duplicating, regardless of format, with the […]
Section 29-7-3. – Creation.
§ 29-7-3. Creation. There is hereby created, as a section of the state library, and under the direction of the state librarian, a state publications clearinghouse for libraries, hereinafter referred to as “the clearinghouse”. The clearinghouse shall promote the establishment of an orderly depository library system and shall maintain a complete and permanent collection of […]
Section 29-7-4. – Director.
§ 29-7-4. Director. The state librarian shall designate from the state library staff a director of the state publications clearinghouse. The director shall hold a graduate degree in library science from an accredited library school. History of Section.P.L. 1985, ch. 196, § 2; P.L. 1997, ch. 101, § 1.
Section 29-5-4. – Appropriations.
§ 29-5-4. Appropriations. An interstate library district lying partly within this state may claim and be entitled to receive state aid in support of any of its functions to the same extent and in the same manner as these functions are eligible for support when carried on by entities wholly within this state. For 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 […]