257.01 State Library; creation; administration.—There is created and established the State Library which shall be located at the capital. The State Library shall be administered by the Division of Library and Information Services of the Department of State. History.—s. 1, ch. 10278, 1925; CGL 1687; s. 1, ch. 63-39; ss. 10, 35, ch. 69-106; s. 21, […]
257.015 Definitions.—As used in this chapter, the term: (1) “Department” means the Department of State. (2) “Depository library” means a library that has been designated as a depository for receiving state publications in accordance with s. 257.05(3). (3) “Division” means the Division of Library and Information Services of the Department of State. (4) “Secretary” means the Secretary of State. (5) “State […]
257.02 State Library Council.— (1) There shall be a State Library Council to advise and assist the division with planning, policy, and priorities related to the development of statewide information services. The council shall consist of nine members who shall be appointed by the Secretary of State. Of the nine members, three members must represent Florida public […]
257.031 State Librarian; appointment and duties.— (1) The State Librarian shall be appointed by the Secretary of State, shall have completed a library school program accredited by the American Library Association, and shall serve as the director of the Division of Library and Information Services of the Department of State. The Secretary of State may, in making […]
257.04 Publications, pictures, and other documents received to constitute part of State Library; powers and duties of Division of Library and Information Services.— (1) All books, pictures, documents, publications, and manuscripts received through gifts, purchase, or exchange, or on deposit from any source for the use of the state, shall constitute a part of the State Library […]
257.05 State Publications Program.— (1) The Legislature finds that the State Publications Program increases accessibility to culturally and historically significant information about the state and its government for researchers and the general public through the distribution of state publications to depository libraries throughout the state. (2) Each state official, state department, state board, state court, or state agency: […]
257.105 State publications; copies to Library of Congress.—Any state official or state agency, board, commission, or institution having charge of state publications hereinafter named is authorized and directed to furnish the Library of Congress in Washington, D.C., upon requisition from the Library of Congress, up to three copies of the journals of both houses of the […]
257.12 Division of Library and Information Services authorized to accept and expend federal funds.— (1) The Division of Library and Information Services of the Department of State is designated as the state library administrative agency authorized to accept, receive, administer, and expend any moneys, materials, or any other aid granted, appropriated, or made available by the United […]
257.14 Division of Library and Information Services; rules.—The Division of Library and Information Services has authority to adopt rules pursuant to ss. 120.536(1) and 120.54 to implement the provisions of this chapter. History.—s. 2, ch. 61-402; s. 4, ch. 63-39; ss. 10, 35, ch. 69-106; s. 21, ch. 69-353; s. 3, ch. 83-24; s. 19, ch. […]
257.15 Division of Library and Information Services; standards.—The Division of Library and Information Services shall establish reasonable and pertinent operating standards under which libraries will be eligible to receive state moneys. History.—s. 3, ch. 61-402; s. 4, ch. 63-39; ss. 10, 35, ch. 69-106; s. 21, ch. 69-353; s. 2, ch. 72-353; s. 3, ch. 83-24; […]
257.16 Reports.—Any library receiving grants under ss. 257.14-257.25 shall file with the Division of Library and Information Services on or before December 1 of each year a financial report on its operations and furnish the division with such other information as the division may require. History.—s. 4, ch. 61-402; s. 4, ch. 63-39; ss. 10, 35, […]
257.17 Operating grants.—A political subdivision that has been designated by a county or municipality as the single library administrative unit is eligible to receive from the state an annual operating grant of not more than 25 percent of all local funds expended by that political subdivision during the second preceding fiscal year for the operation and […]
257.171 Multicounty libraries.—Units of local government may establish a multicounty library. For a multicounty library, a local government may pay moneys in advance in lump sum from its public funds for the provision of library services only. History.—s. 4, ch. 83-24; s. 22, ch. 86-163; s. 1, ch. 92-305; s. 4, ch. 2012-121; s. 1, ch. […]
257.172 Multicounty library grants.— (1) The administrative unit of a multicounty library that serves a population of 50,000 or more and serves two or more counties, at least one of which qualifies for an equalization grant, is eligible for an annual grant from the state. The grant funds are to be used for the support and extension […]
257.18 Equalization grants.— (1) Any county qualifying for an operating grant is eligible to receive an equalization grant if it meets the following criteria: (a) The county was eligible for an equalization grant in fiscal year 2007-2008. (b) The value of 1 mill adjusted to reflect the average statewide level of assessment is below the median amount for all […]
257.191 Construction grants.—The Division of Library and Information Services may accept and administer library construction moneys appropriated to it and shall allocate such appropriation to municipal, county, and regional libraries in the form of library construction grants on a matching basis. The local matching portion shall be no less than the grant amount, on a dollar-for-dollar […]
257.192 Program grants.—The Division of Library and Information Services is authorized to accept and administer appropriations for library program grants and to make such grants in accordance with the Florida long-range plan for library services. History.—s. 5, ch. 73-138; s. 24, ch. 86-163; s. 5, ch. 2005-207.
257.193 Community Libraries in Caring Program.— (1) There is created within the Department of State a Community Libraries in Caring Program. (2) The purpose of the Community Libraries in Caring Program is to assist libraries in rural communities, as defined in s. 288.0656(2) and subject to the provisions of s. 288.06561, to strengthen their collections and services, improve […]
257.195 Revenue shortfalls; procedures.—In the event of revenue shortfalls which necessitate budget reductions during any fiscal year, the total appropriation for library grants from state sources shall have the same ratable reduction as that applied to the operating funds of the Division of Library and Information Services or such reduction shall be at the discretion of […]
257.21 Maximum grants allowable.—Any reduction in grants because of insufficient funds shall be prorated on the basis of maximum grants allowable. History.—s. 9, ch. 61-402.
