[§312-3.9]  Selection and acquisition of
library books.  (a)  The board of education shall take all steps possible
in any outsourcing contract in effect on July 1, 1997, including the
development and implementation of necessary procedures, to ensure formal
involvement by the state public service librarians in the selection of books
and other library materials.



(b)  Upon termination of any outsourcing
contract in effect on July 1, 1997, decisions regarding the selection of books
and other resources on behalf of the state library system that require the
expenditure of public moneys shall be performed internally by the public
service librarians of the state library system.  The state librarian may
contract with external sources for the purchase of books and other resources
selected by the public service librarians.  The state librarian shall be
responsible for books or other resources acquired on behalf of the state
library system. [L 1997, c 252, §2]



 



Revision Note



 



  "July 1, 1997" substituted for "the effective
date of this Act".