14-1-39. Definition of terms.

Terms used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise plainly requires, shall mean:

(1)    "Academic library," a library that supports the curriculum and research needs of a college, university, or other postsecondary educational institution;

(2)    "Libraries," public, school, academic and special libraries when all libraries are to be involved collectively;

(3)    "Library materials," the various forms in which knowledge and information are recorded;

(4)    "Library service," the performance of all activities of a library relating to the collection and organization of library materials and to making the materials and information of a library available to a clientele;

(5)    "Public library," any library that serves free of charge all residents of a chartered governmental unit, county, municipality, township, or a combination of any of the above, and receives its financial support in whole or in part from public funds;

(6)    "School library," any library that supports the curriculum of a school or a group of schools;

(7)    "Special library," any library that supports the research needs of an industry, governmental agency, or other noneducational agency or institution; and

(8)    "State Library Agency," the State Library Office.

Source: SL 1975, ch 155, § 1.