Section 14-1-41 – Free use of all public libraries.
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 […]
Section 14-1-42 – State Library Office as official agency for library services.
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 […]
Section 14-1-44 – Execution of state library policy–Duties of library office.
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 […]
Section 14-1-45 – Services to state government.
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.
Section 14-1-46 – Advice and assistance to libraries and governmental agencies.
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 […]
Section 14-1-47 – Collections maintained by state office.
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.
Section 14-1-48 – Network to make library resources available to citizens.
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.
Section 14-1-49 – State participation in interstate networks and systems.
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 […]
Section 14-1-50 – Services for visually and physically impaired.
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.
Section 14-1-51 – Libraries in special schools.
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 […]