201-D:1 Definitions. – In this chapter: I. "Accredited library" means a member library which meets the standards of the highest category of affiliation, including providing specified services to other area libraries. II. "Associate library" means a member library which meets the basic standards for affiliation. III. "Certified library" means a member library which meets […]
201-D:10 Rulemaking. – The commissioner shall adopt rules under RSA 541-A and after public hearing, and subject to ratification by the state library council, relative to: I. Standards for the associate, certified and accredited categories, and for any subcategory, concerning any or all of the following: (a) Level of service; (b) Evaluation and planning; […]
201-D:11 Library User Records; Confidentiality. – I. Library records which contain the names or other personal identifying information regarding the users of public or other than public libraries shall be confidential and shall not be disclosed except as provided in paragraph II. Such records include, but are not limited to, library, information system, and […]
201-D:2 Member Libraries. – There shall be 3 categories of member libraries: associate, certified, and accredited. The commissioner, through his rulemaking authority established under RSA 201-D:10, shall set affiliation standards for each category. The commissioner may establish subcategories. Any public library may become a member library by meeting the standards for any of the […]
201-D:3 State Aid. – Each member library shall receive an annual allocation of state funds to supplement the local appropriation and other income. Library cooperatives which include member libraries may receive state aid. The state aid shall be used only to support library services in member libraries and in cooperatives including member libraries. The […]
201-D:4 State Services. – The state library shall provide services to member libraries within the funds available and in keeping with the goal of efficient use of library resources in the state. Source. 1981, 499:2, eff. Aug. 28, 1981.
201-D:5 State Library Staff. – The state library shall employ consultants and other staff to promote the development system by working with library forums, cooperatives, and other groups which include member libraries. Source. 1981, 499:2, eff. Aug. 28, 1981.
201-D:6 Areas. – The state shall be divided into 4 or more library areas. These areas shall coincide geographically with the local automated systems. Each area may include one or more cooperatives. The commissioner shall set the number and boundaries of the areas as the automated networks develop. The goal of these decisions shall […]
201-D:7 Library Forums. – Each library area shall have a library forum consisting of one representative from each public library, at least one representative from each school district, and a representative of each other than public library which chooses to participate. The state library shall be represented on each forum. Source. 1981, 499:2, eff. […]
201-D:8 Selection of Representatives. – The board of trustees of each public library, and the governing body of each other than public library, shall select its representative to the area library forum. Source. 1981, 499:2, eff. Aug. 28, 1981.
201-D:9 Purposes. – The purposes of the library forums are to: I. Encourage information sharing between area libraries. II. Promote cooperative planning and services among area libraries. III. Provide liaison between area libraries and the state library. IV. Communicate with the commissioner on local needs and state library services. Source. 1981, 499:2. 1985, 268:6, […]
