14-1-39. Definition of terms. Terms used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise plainly requires, shall mean: (1)”Academic library,” a library that supports the curriculum and research needs of a college, university, or other postsecondary educational institution; (2)”Libraries,” public, school, academic and special libraries when all libraries are to be involved collectively; (3)”Library materials,” the […]
14-1-40. State policy on libraries. The policy of the State of South Dakota shall be that: (1)Library services should be available widely throughout the state to bring within convenient reach of the people cultural, informational, and educational resources essential to the improvement of their quality of life; (2)The provision and support of library services should […]
14-1-41. Free use of all public libraries. The use by the public of all libraries established and maintained by the state, counties, townships, municipalities, and chartered governmental units under the provisions of this code, subject to such reasonable rules and regulations as may be prescribed by the authorized commission or board in charge of such […]
14-1-42. State Library Office as official agency for library services. The State Library Office of the Division of Library Services of the Department of Education is the official agency of the state which is charged with the extension and development of library services throughout the state. Source: SL 1975, ch 155, §3; SL 1996, ch […]
14-1-44. Execution of state library policy–Duties of library office. The State Library Office shall execute the library policy of the State of South Dakota and shall: (1)Promote adequate library service for all the people of the state; (2)Supplement the services of libraries throughout the state; (3)Increase the proficiency of library personnel through provision of in-service […]
14-1-45. Services to state government. The State Library Office shall provide library service to the Legislature and to the personnel of state government. Source: SDC 1939, §29.0306; SL 1966, ch 109; SDCL, §14-1-16; SL 1975, ch 155, §15.
14-1-46. Advice and assistance to libraries and governmental agencies. The State Library Office shall provide advice and assistance to libraries, library boards, units of local government empowered to establish libraries, and to departments and agencies of state government in matters concerning the establishment, support, operation, improvement, and coordination of libraries and library services, and in […]
14-1-47. Collections maintained by state office. The State Library Office shall maintain appropriate collections of library materials to supplement the collections of other libraries in the state and to meet the research and informational needs of the Legislature and the employees of state government. Source: SDC 1939, §29.0307; SDCL, §14-1-15; SL 1975, ch 155, §14.
14-1-48. Network to make library resources available to citizens. The State Library Office shall provide a network and system whereby the resources of libraries in this state are made available to the citizens of the state. Source: SDC 1939, §29.0303 (8) as added by SL 1967, ch 126; SDCL, §14-1-32; SL 1975, ch 155, §21.
14-1-49. State participation in interstate networks and systems. The State Library Office shall provide for state participation in regional, national, or international library networks and systems designed to increase the quality of library services for the citizens of the state. Source: SDC 1939, §29.0303 (8) as added by SL 1967, ch 126; SDCL, §14-1-29; SL […]
14-1-50. Services for visually and physically impaired. The State Library Office shall provide for library services to the visually and physically impaired. Source: SDC 1939, §29.0303 (8) as added by SL 1967, ch 126; SDCL §14-1-31; SL 1975, ch 155, §20; SL 2017, ch 89, §2.
14-1-51. Libraries in special schools. The State Library Office shall establish and support suitable libraries in the special schools supported in whole or in part by the state, with the consent and subject to any rules and regulations as may be made by the boards responsible for the institutions. Source: SDC 1939, §29.0303 (8) as […]
14-1-53. Acceptance of gifts for library. The State Library Office may accept gifts of books, other library materials, money, or property for the use of the State Library. Source: SDC 1939, §29.0303 (1); SL 1941, ch 138, §2; SL 1953, ch 175, §1; SDCL, §14-1-14; SL 1975, ch 155, §13.
14-1-54. State office to receive federal and private funds–Purposes–Disbursement. The State Library Office may apply for federal or private funds and accept and enter into appropriate agreements for library purposes in the state or its political subdivisions or for any activity appropriate to a State Library Agency in behalf of the state for the receipt […]
14-1-55. State Library Board–Appointment–Terms. The Governor shall appoint a State Library Board to perform all functions of the former State Library Commission. The board shall consist of six members appointed by the Governor for three-year terms. The members may not be of all the same political party. The initial terms of the members of the […]
14-1-56. Office of state board. The State Library Board shall maintain its office in the State Library at the capital of the state. Source: SDC 1939, §29.0302; SL 1941, ch 138, §1; SL 1943, ch 111, §2; SL 1957, ch 145, §2; SDCL, §14-1-5; SL 1975, ch 155, §6.
14-1-59. Policy-making functions of board. The State Library Board is the policy-making body of the State Library Office and shall: (1)Approve general policies for the State Library; (2)Promulgate rules, pursuant to chapter 1-26, under which state library services and materials may be used by citizens and by libraries in the state, under which administration and […]
14-1-60. General powers of board. The State Library Board may: (1)Recommend agreements, under such terms and conditions as may be suitable, with any person, any library, any state department, any unit of local government empowered to establish a library, or any library board to provide library services, to extend, improve, or coordinate library services, or […]
14-1-61. Appointment and compensation of state librarian. The secretary of the Department of Education shall appoint, subject to the approval of the Governor, the state librarian to serve at the pleasure of the secretary and shall fix the compensation of the state librarian. Source: SDC 1939, §29.0303 (2) as added by SL 1941, ch 138, […]
14-1-62. Professional qualifications of state librarian. The state librarian shall be a graduate of a library school accredited by the American Library Association and shall have at least five years of professional library employment of which at least two years shall be in an administrative capacity. Source: SDC 1939, §29.0303 (9) as added by SL […]
