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 and continuing education programs for library personnel employed in the state;

(4)    Provide for the citizens of the state specialized library services and materials not generally appropriate, economical, or available in other libraries of the state;

(5)    Establish and operate a state publications library distribution program; and

(6)    Collect and publish annual statistical data of libraries in the state.

Source: SL 1975, ch 155, § 23; SL 2017, ch 89, § 1.