36-12-1-1. Application of Definitions
Sec. 1. The definitions in this chapter apply throughout this article. As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.49.
36-12-1-10. Conversion of Class 2 Library to Class 1 Library; Procedure; Appointment of Library Board; Tax Levies
Sec. 10. (a) A Class 2 library may convert to Class 1 status if the Class 2 library board passes the following resolution of conversion: “__________ Public Library, by action of its library board, resolves to convert to a Class 1 library district subject to IC 36-12-2.”. (b) The resolution of conversion: (1) must describe […]
36-12-1-11. Class 2 Libraries; Operation Under Ic 36-12-7; Election to Adopt Other Provisions
Sec. 11. (a) Class 2 libraries shall operate under the applicable provisions of IC 36-12-7. (b) The library boards of Class 2 libraries may elect to adopt: (1) IC 36-12-2-22; (2) IC 36-12-2-24; (3) IC 36-12-2-25; and (4) IC 36-12-3. (c) Class 2 libraries that elect only the sections set forth in subsection (b) retain […]
36-12-1-12. Policy for Internet or Other Computer Network Use
Sec. 12. (a) This section applies to a board of a public library that allows library patrons to use library software to access the Internet or other computer network. (b) As used in this section, “computer network” has the meaning set forth in IC 35-43-2-3. (c) The board of a public library shall adopt a […]
36-12-1-13. Township Trustees of Certain Counties Paying Cost of Resident’s Library Card
Sec. 13. A township trustee of a township that is: (1) located in a county having a population of more than thirty-five thousand (35,000) and less than thirty-five thousand nine hundred (35,900); and (2) not served by a public library; may pay the cost of a library card at the nearest library for a resident […]
36-12-1-14. Policy for Conducting Criminal History Checks for Public Library Employment or Volunteer Work
Sec. 14. A public library shall adopt a policy, not later than December 31, 2020, regarding conducting criminal history checks for individuals who are more than eighteen (18) years of age and who: (1) apply to the public library for employment or volunteer work; or (2) are employed by the public library or perform volunteer […]
36-12-1-2. “Indiana Library and Historical Board”
Sec. 2. “Indiana library and historical board” refers to the Indiana library and historical board established by IC 4-23-7-2. [Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-14-1-2.] As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.49.
36-12-1-3. “Library Board”
Sec. 3. “Library board” means the fiscal and administrative body of a public library. [Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-14-1-2.] As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.49.
36-12-1-4. “Library District”
Sec. 4. “Library district” means the territory within the corporate boundaries of a public library. [Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-14-1-2.] As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.49.
36-12-1-5. “Public Library”
Sec. 5. “Public library” means a municipal corporation that: (1) provides library services; and (2) is organized under: (A) IC 36-12-2; (B) IC 36-12-4; (C) IC 36-12-5; (D) IC 36-12-6; or (E) IC 36-12-7. [Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-14-1-2.] As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.49.
36-12-1-6. “School Board”
Sec. 6. “School board” means the governing body as set forth in IC 20-18-2-5. [Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-14-1-2.] As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.49.
36-12-1-7. “School Corporation”
Sec. 7. “School corporation” has the meaning set forth in IC 20-33-5-1. [Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-14-1-2.] As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.49.
36-12-1-8. Policy; Services
Sec. 8. (a) The state shall encourage the establishment, maintenance, and development of public libraries throughout Indiana as part of the provision for public education of Indiana. (b) Public libraries provide free library services in order to meet the educational, informational, and recreational interests and needs of the public. (c) Library services include: (1) collecting […]
36-12-1-9. Classification of Public Libraries
Sec. 9. Public libraries are classified as either: (1) Class 1 libraries, which comprise: (A) all public libraries established after March 13, 1947; and (B) all public libraries established before March 14, 1947, that have filed a resolution of conversion under section 10 of this chapter; or (2) Class 2 libraries, which comprise all public […]