CHAPTER 7.1. STATE LIBRARY
IC 4-23-7.1
Chapter 7.1. State Library
IC 4-23-7.1-1
Definitions
Sec. 1. As used in this chapter:
(1) "Advisory council" refers to the Indiana state libraryadvisory council established by section 39 of this chapter.
(2) "Agency" means any state administration, agency, authority,board, bureau, commission, committee, council, department,division, institution, office, service, or other similar body ofstate government.
(3) "Board" means the Indiana library and historical boardestablished by IC 4-23-7-2.
(4) "Department" means the Indiana library and historicaldepartment established by IC 4-23-7-1.
(5) "Director" means director of the Indiana state library.
(6) "Historical bureau" means the Indiana historical bureauestablished by IC 4-23-7-3.
(7) "Public library" has the meaning set forth in IC 36-12-1-5.
(8) "State library" means the Indiana state library established byIC 4-23-7-3.
(9) "Statewide library card program" refers to the programestablished by section 5.1 of this chapter.
As added by Acts 1981, P.L.40, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.32-1985,SEC.1; P.L.19-1996, SEC.1; P.L.1-2005, SEC.64.
IC 4-23-7.1-2
Duties and functions
Sec. 2. The state library is responsible for executing the policy ofthe state of Indiana:
(1) to develop and provide library service to state government,its branches, its departments and its officials and employees;
(2) to provide for the individual citizens of the state thosespecialized library services not generally appropriate,economical or available in other libraries of the state;
(3) to encourage and support the development of the libraryprofession; and
(4) to strengthen services of all types of publicly and privatelysupported special, school, academic, and public libraries.
As added by Acts 1981, P.L.40, SEC.7.
IC 4-23-7.1-3
Library materials; development and maintenance; purposes
Sec. 3. The state library shall maintain, develop, and service acollection of books, periodicals, newspapers, maps, manuscripts,audiovisual materials, and other library materials for the purpose of:
(1) meeting the informational, educational, and research needsof state government;
(2) preserving and making available for use, materials bearing
on the history of the state;
(3) meeting the specialized library needs and interests ofcitizens of Indiana; and
(4) supplementing the reference and materials resources of thelibraries of the state.
As added by Acts 1981, P.L.40, SEC.7.
IC 4-23-7.1-4
Plans or programs; historical or library development
Sec. 4. The state library shall initiate or participate in plans orprograms for historical or library development in Indiana that areconsidered appropriate by the Indiana library and historical board.
As added by Acts 1981, P.L.40, SEC.7.
IC 4-23-7.1-5
Plans or programs; interlibrary exchange
Sec. 5. The state library shall develop plans and programs andparticipate in the operation of plans and programs that will encourageand facilitate the interlibrary exchange of services, information, andmaterials.
As added by Acts 1981, P.L.40, SEC.7.
IC 4-23-7.1-5.1
Statewide library card program; rules
Sec. 5.1. (a) The state library shall develop and implement astatewide library card program to enable individuals who hold a validstatewide library card to present the statewide library card to borrow:
(1) library books; or
(2) other items available for public borrowing from publiclibraries as established by rules adopted by the board undersubsection (c);
from any public library in Indiana. The statewide library cardprogram is in addition to any reciprocal borrowing agreement enteredinto between public libraries under IC 36-12-3-7 or IC 36-1-7.
(b) The statewide library card program developed under thissection must provide for at least the following:
(1) To be an eligible cardholder of a statewide library card or torenew a statewide library card, the individual must:
(A) be a resident of Indiana;
(B) ask to receive or renew the statewide library card; and
(C) hold a valid resident or nonresident local library cardissued to the individual by a public library underIC 36-12-2-25.
(2) The individual's public library shall pay a fee to beestablished by rules adopted by the board under subsection (c)based on not less than forty percent (40%) of the currentaverage operating fund expenditure per borrower by all eligiblepublic libraries as reported annually by the state library in thestate library's annual "Statistics of Indiana Libraries". Theindividual's public library may assess the individual a fee to
cover all or part of the costs attributable to the fee required fromthe public library and the amount charged to all individuals bya public library under this subdivision may not exceed theamount the public library is required to pay under thissubdivision.
(3) Each statewide library card expires one (1) year afterissuance to an eligible cardholder.
(4) Statewide library cards are renewable for additional one (1)year periods to eligible cardholders who comply withsubdivision (1).
(5) Statewide library cards shall be available to eligiblecardholders at all public libraries.
(6) Each eligible cardholder using a statewide library card isresponsible for the return of any borrowed item directly to thepublic library from which the cardholder borrowed the item.
(7) All public libraries shall participate in the statewide librarycard program and shall permit an individual who holds a validstatewide library card to borrow items available for borrowingas established by rules adopted by the board under subsection(c).
(8) A nonresident of a public library taxing district whorequests a statewide library card shall pay a fee for that cardthat includes, but is not limited to, the sum of the following:
(A) The statewide library card fee that a public library isrequired to pay under subdivision (2).
(B) The library taxing district's operating fund expenditureper capita in the most recent year for which that informationis available in the state library's annual "Statistics of IndianaLibraries".
This subdivision does not limit a library district's fee makingability or a library district's ability to enter township contractualarrangements.
(c) The board shall adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 to implement thissection, including rules governing the following:
(1) The amount and manner in which the public libraries shallremit the fee under subsection (b)(2) to the state library for thestate library's use in conducting the statewide library cardprogram.
(2) The manner of distribution and payment to each eligiblepublic library district of the funds generated by the statewidelibrary card program based upon the loans made by eacheligible public library. To be eligible for a payment, the publiclibrary district must also comply with the standards and rulesestablished under section 11 of this chapter.
(3) The manner in which fines, penalties, or other damageassessments may be charged to eligible cardholders for items:
(A) borrowed but not returned;
(B) returned to the inappropriate public library;
(C) returned after the items were otherwise due; or
(D) damaged. (4) The dissemination of the statewide library cards to thepublic libraries.
(5) Record keeping procedures for the statewide library cardprogram.
(6) Any other pertinent matter.
As added by P.L.26-1992, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.37-1993, SEC.1;P.L.19-1996, SEC.2; P.L.1-2005, SEC.65.
IC 4-23-7.1-5.2
Statewide library card fund; establishment; administration;eligibility; rules
Sec. 5.2. (a) As used in this section, "fund" refers to the statewidelibrary card fund established by subsection (b).
(b) The statewide library card fund is established as a dedicatedfund to be administered by the state library. Money in the fund shallbe disbursed by the director of the state library exclusively for:
(1) the costs of administering the statewide library cardprogram; or
(2) distribution to eligible public libraries for services related toloans of books or other library items under the statewide librarycard program.
(c) A public library is eligible for a distribution of money from thefund if the board determines that the public library:
(1) meets the standards for public libraries established by rulesof the board or the board has granted the public library a waiverfrom these standards; and
(2) charges a fee in the amount required under IC 36-12-2-25for issuing a local library card to a nonresident of the publiclibrary district.
(d) The board shall adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 to establish aformula for the distribution of money in the fund to eligible publiclibraries. The formula must base the amount of money paid to aneligible public library upon the number of net loans made by theeligible public library under the statewide library card program.
(e) The fees collected under section 5.1 of this chapter shall bedeposited in the fund. Interest earned on money in the fund shall bedeposited in the fund.
(f) Money in the fund is appropriated continuously for thepurposes specified in this section and section 5.1 of this chapter.
(g) Money in the fund at the end of a state fiscal year does notrevert to the state general fund. If the fund is abolished, any moneyin the fund reverts to the state general fund.
As added by P.L.26-1992, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.19-1996, SEC.3;P.L.1-2005, SEC.66.
IC 4-23-7.1-6
Information relating to libraries and librarianship; publications
Sec. 6. The state library shall prepare, collect, edit, publish, anddistribute such information bulletins, periodicals, statisticalcompilations, catalogs, or other publications concerning: (1) the Indiana state library or its collections, materials, orservices;
(2) the organization, administration, and maintenance oflibraries; or
(3) libraries and librarianship;
as may be considered proper.
As added by Acts 1981, P.L.40, SEC.7.
IC 4-23-7.1-7
Specialized materials and services; informing citizenry
Sec. 7. The state library shall inform and enlighten the citizens ofIndiana as to the library materials and services of the state librarywhich will meet the specialized needs and interests of the state'sresidents.
As added by Acts 1981, P.L.40, SEC.7.
IC 4-23-7.1-8
Library activity within state; research; purposes
Sec. 8. The state library shall conduct research in appropriateareas of library activity and survey and study the library communityin Indiana, including all types of libraries, therein, on a continualbasis for the purpose of:
(1) collecting pertinent statistics and other information;
(2) assessing the condition and capacity of existing libraryfacilities, resources, and services;
(3) defining the needs of society which are the responsibility oflibraries to meet;
(4) evaluating library performance in relation to these needs;and
(5) preparing recommendations and plans which will developand strengthen library service in Indiana.
As added by Acts 1981, P.L.40, SEC.7.
IC 4-23-7.1-9
Professional development programs
Sec. 9. The state library shall encourage the development of thelibrary profession and of library service in Indiana by planning orconducting, either independently or cooperatively, programs of:
(1) recruiting to the profession;
(2) education for librarianship;
(3) in-service training;
(4) personnel classifications, evaluation, and utilization; and
(5) postgraduate continuing education.
As added by Acts 1981, P.L.40, SEC.7.
IC 4-23-7.1-10
Library administration; advice and assistance
Sec. 10. The state library shall provide advice and assistance as tothe organization, administration, and maintenance of libraries to anyperson responsible for a library, either publicly or privately
supported, in the state.
As added by Acts 1981, P.L.40, SEC.7.
IC 4-23-7.1-11
Library automation and operating standards
Sec. 11. (a) The board, with the advice of the advisory council,shall establish operating standards and rules for libraries eligible toreceive funds, either federal or state, under the provisions of anyprogram for which the Indiana state library is the administrator. TheIndiana state library shall monitor libraries eligible to receive fundsor receiving funds to ascertain whether or not the standards and rulesare being met.
(b) The board, with the advice of the council on libraryautomation established under IC 4-23-7-30, shall establish libraryautomation standards for libraries. The Indiana state library shallmonitor compliance with the standards.
As added by Acts 1981, P.L.40, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.32-1985,SEC.2; P.L.25-1992, SEC.2; P.L.130-2007, SEC.1.
IC 4-23-7.1-12
Other state agencies and libraries; providing of personnel
Sec. 12. The state library shall provide library personnel, services,materials, equipment, or facilities for other state agencies, forlibraries in other state agencies or for other libraries in the state asmay be considered appropriate.
As added by Acts 1981, P.L.40, SEC.7.
IC 4-23-7.1-13
Agreements with other states or federal government
Sec. 13. The state library shall negotiate and enter into agreementswith other states or the federal government, as may be permitted bylaw, for the resolution of common library problems or the provisionof common library services.
As added by Acts 1981, P.L.40, SEC.7.
IC 4-23-7.1-14
Statistical or informational materials; publication; expenses
Sec. 14. The state library may compile and publish digests, reportsand bulletins of purely informational or statistical character on anyquestion which the board may deem to be of interest or value to thepeople of the state. Any expenses which may be incurred in thepublication of any such digest, report or bulletin shall be defrayedout of the funds which may be appropriated for the use of thedepartment or the state library.
As added by Acts 1981, P.L.40, SEC.7.
IC 4-23-7.1-15
Cooperation with educational or other institutions, organizations,or individuals
Sec. 15. The state library may cooperate with any of the
educational institutions of the state or other institutions,organizations, or individuals for the purpose of meeting itsresponsibilities in any manner and to any extent which may beapproved by the board.
As added by Acts 1981, P.L.40, SEC.7.
IC 4-23-7.1-16
Reports or other publications; retention of copies
Sec. 16. The state library shall retain copies of all reports,documents, bulletins, or other publications as may be necessary forits use or the use of the historical bureau, and the copies remainingshall be distributed and exchanged in such manner as may beprescribed by the board.
As added by Acts 1981, P.L.40, SEC.7.
IC 4-23-7.1-17
Sale of unneeded volumes or pamphlets; proceeds
Sec. 17. The state library may sell or exchange any volumes orpamphlets it does not need. All money received from such sales or aspayment for any books or documents that have been lost or mutilatedshall be deposited in the state library publications fund.
As added by Acts 1981, P.L.40, SEC.7.
IC 4-23-7.1-18
Gifts of money, books, or other property; disposition; use
Sec. 18. The state library may receive gifts of money, books, orother property which shall be deposited in the state librarypublications fund and used or held in trust for the purpose orpurposes given.
As added by Acts 1981, P.L.40, SEC.7.
IC 4-23-7.1-19
Transportation charges on library materials sent; payment
Sec. 19. The state library may pay transportation charges one wayon library materials sent to libraries and individuals.
As added by Acts 1981, P.L.40, SEC.7.
IC 4-23-7.1-20
Mobile library services; library centers; establishment
Sec. 20. The state library may establish, equip, maintain, andoperate bookmobile or other mobile library services, and libraryservice centers, offices, or other facilities in rented, leased, orstate-owned quarters outside the Indiana state library and historicalbuilding.
As added by Acts 1981, P.L.40, SEC.7.
IC 4-23-7.1-21
Business days and hours
Sec. 21. The board shall determine the days and hours the libraryand its subdivisions will be open for public use; however, the
provisions of the laws governing the length of the working day, thehours of public business, and the observance of legal holidays shallbe observed.
As added by Acts 1981, P.L.40, SEC.7.
IC 4-23-7.1-22
Collection of data from libraries
Sec. 22. (a) The Indiana state library annually shall collect datafrom all libraries in Indiana.
(b) Each public officer who:
(1) has in the officer's charge or custody;
(2) is capable of supplying; or
(3) is required to collect and compile;
information required by the library and historical department or bythe state library shall supply the information promptly at the requestof the department or the state library.
As added by Acts 1981, P.L.40, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.32-1985,SEC.3; P.L.130-2007, SEC.2.
IC 4-23-7.1-23
Development of library services; other activities; powers andduties
Sec. 23. The enumeration of the specific powers and duties in thischapter does not exclude the state library from engaging in any otheractivity, not contrary to law, that the Indiana library and historicalboard may consider appropriate in the development of library serviceto state government, to the libraries and library profession of Indiana,and to the citizens of the state.
As added by Acts 1981, P.L.40, SEC.7.
IC 4-23-7.1-24
Rules; promulgation
Sec. 24. The board may promulgate rules, under IC 4-22-2, tocarry out the provisions and purpose of this chapter.
As added by Acts 1981, P.L.40, SEC.7.
IC 4-23-7.1-25
Public documents; depository libraries; copies
Sec. 25. In order that all public documents of the state of Indianashall be preserved and made available for use of the citizens of thestate, the state library is designated as the depository library forIndiana documents. The state library shall maintain a completecollection of all Indiana public documents. This collection shall bethe official file of Indiana state documents. The state library shallestablish a state document depository system by which copies of allpublic documents published by the state which are of general interestor use shall be deposited in designated depository libraries, and shalldistribute to other libraries copies of those public documentspublished by the state which are of greatest interest or use and forwhich a more general distribution is appropriate.As added by Acts 1981, P.L.40, SEC.7.
IC 4-23-7.1-26
Public documents and publications; copies from state agencies;depository requirements; exemptions
Sec. 26. (a) Subject to subsections (b) and (c), every state agencythat issues public documents shall furnish the state library fifty (50)copies of all publications issued by them whether printed,mimeographed, or duplicated in any way, which are not issued solelyfor use within the issuing office. However, if the library requests, asmany as twenty-five (25) additional copies of each public documentshall be supplied.
(b) If other provision is made by law for the distribution of thesession laws of the general assembly, the journals of the house andsenate of the general assembly, the supreme court and court ofappeals reports, or the publications of the Indiana historical bureau,any of the public documents for which distribution is provided areexempted from the depository requirements under subsection (a).However, two (2) copies of each document exempted under thissubsection from the general depository requirements shall bedeposited with the state library.
(c) If a public document issued by an agency is published in theIndiana Register in full or in summary form, the agency is exemptfrom providing copies of the published public document to the statelibrary under subsection (a).
(d) Publications of the various schools, colleges, divisions, anddepartments of the state universities and their regional campuses areexempt from the depository requirements under subsection (a).However, two (2) copies of each publication of these divisions shallbe deposited in the state library.
(e) Publications of state university presses, directives for internaladministration, intraoffice and interoffice publications, and forms arecompletely exempt from all depository requirements.
As added by Acts 1981, P.L.40, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.31-1985,SEC.41; P.L.1-1990, SEC.37; P.L.11-1996, SEC.4.
IC 4-23-7.1-27
State documents; copies; disposition; listing; document exchange
Sec. 27. The library shall:
(a) Keep at least two (2) copies of each Indiana state document aspermanent reference copies.
(b) Send two (2) copies of each Indiana state document to theLibrary of Congress excluding those where other provisions fordistribution are made by law.
(c) Designate the four (4) state university libraries and certainselected Indiana public, school and college libraries in the severalgeographical sections of the state as secondary depository librariesto receive one (1) copy of those Indiana state documents which areof general interest. Selection of secondary depository libraries shallbe made by the state library, based on a determination that the
libraries selected will keep the documents readily accessible for use,and will render assistance for their use to qualified patrons withoutcharge.
(d) Prepare and issue quarterly, complete lists of state issueddocuments, which were issued during the immediately precedingquarter. These lists shall be cumulated and printed annually, at theend of each calendar year. Copies of these lists shall be distributedby the state library to state departments and agencies, and to publicand college libraries within the state.
(e) Set up a document exchange system with agencies in otherstates, in order that selected documents of various other states shallbe available for use by the citizens of Indiana.
As added by Acts 1981, P.L.40, SEC.7.
IC 4-23-7.1-28
Political subdivisions; documents published at state or localexpense; delivery; copies
Sec. 28. (a) Each political subdivision of the state may deliver tothe library ten (10) copies of every report, document, bulletin, orother publication published at the expense of the state or one (1) ormore of its political subdivisions.
(b) Any state, county, or other official of local government mayturn over to the state library for permanent preservation, any books,records, documents, original papers, newspaper files, or printedbooks or materials not in current use in his office.
(c) The state library may make a copy, by photography or in anyother way, of any official book, record, document, original paper,newspaper, or printed book or material in any county, city, or otherpublic office for preservation in the state library. County, city, andother officials shall permit such copies to be made of the books,records, documents, and papers in their respective offices.
As added by Acts 1981, P.L.40, SEC.7.
IC 4-23-7.1-29
Payments to public library districts; determination of amount;eligibility
Sec. 29. (a) The Indiana state library shall distribute to eacheligible public library district the amount the district is entitled tounder this section not later than August 1 of each year. The boardshall determine each district's distribution, which may be based on:
(1) the population served by each eligible public library district;
(2) the level of services offered; and
(3) the loans made by the public library district to others outsidethe public library's taxing district.
(b) To be eligible for payment under this section, a public librarydistrict shall:
(1) comply with the standards and rules established undersection 11 of this chapter;
(2) comply with IC 36-12; and
(3) submit an application on a form prescribed by the Indiana
state library, including a summary of loan data for the previousyear, to the Indiana state library no later than May 1 of eachyear.
(c) Any expenses incurred by the Indiana state library in theadministration and distribution of funds under this section may notbe charged against funds appropriated for the purposes of thissection.
(d) The governing body of a public library district which receivesfunds under this section may appropriate the funds for librarymaterials or expenses associated with the sharing of resources.
As added by Acts 1981, P.L.40, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.32-1985,SEC.4; P.L.25-1992, SEC.3; P.L.1-2005, SEC.67.
IC 4-23-7.1-30
Repealed
(Repealed by P.L.130-2007, SEC.5.)
IC 4-23-7.1-31
Repealed
(Repealed by P.L.130-2007, SEC.5.)
IC 4-23-7.1-32
Loans of books or other library materials; authorization
Sec. 32. Any book or other library material, unless restrictedbecause of its value, physical condition, historical importance,demand, requirement for research or legal or contractual restriction,belonging to or in custody of the state library may be borrowed foruse outside of the library by any resident of the state or any libraryin accordance with rules adopted by the Indiana library and historicalboard.
As added by Acts 1981, P.L.40, SEC.7.
IC 4-23-7.1-33
Loans of books or other library materials; rules; fines
Sec. 33. Rules for all loans including, at its discretion, theimposition of fines on borrowers for violation of the rules, shall beestablished by the board. All funds accruing from such fines shall bedeposited in the state library publications fund.
As added by Acts 1981, P.L.40, SEC.7.
IC 4-23-7.1-34
Lost or injured items; liability for damages
Sec. 34. Any person injuring or losing a book, document, plaque,marker, or sign belonging to the department is liable for threefolddamages, and if the book injured or lost be one (1) volume of a set heis liable for the whole set, but on paying for the same, he may takethe broken set. All money received under this section shall bedeposited in the state library publications fund.
As added by Acts 1981, P.L.40, SEC.7.
IC 4-23-7.1-35
State library publications fund; establishment; use; deposits
Sec. 35. (a) The state library publications fund is established as adedicated fund to be administered by the state library. The monies inthe fund may be expended by the director of the state libraryexclusively for the purchase of records of communication in anyform or on any substance whatsoever and for the purchase of otherlibrary materials.
(b) The proceeds from the sale of items as directed by law or bythe director of the state library, from gifts of money or the proceedsfrom the sale of gifts donated to the fund, from fines or othermonetary penalties, and from investment earnings from any portionof the fund, shall be deposited in the state library publications fund.
(c) All monies accruing to the state library publications fund arehereby appropriated continuously for the purposes specified in thissection.
(d) No portion of the fund shall revert to the general fund of thestate at the end of a fiscal year; however, if the fund is abolished, itscontents shall revert to the general fund of the state.
As added by Acts 1981, P.L.40, SEC.7.
IC 4-23-7.1-36
Organization; supplemental duties
Sec. 36. The state library shall be organized in such manner asdetermined by the director with the approval of the board. The dutiesof the state library established by law may be supplemented by theboard according to its discretion.
As added by Acts 1981, P.L.40, SEC.7.
IC 4-23-7.1-37
Director; appointment; qualifications; tenure
Sec. 37. (a) The board shall appoint a director to be the chiefadministrative officer of the state library.
(b) To qualify for the position of director, a person must:
(1) be a graduate of a college or university of recognizedstanding;
(2) have had special training in the technique and organizationof library service;
(3) possess such other qualifications as the board, in itsdiscretion, may deem necessary.
(c) The director may be removed by the board at any time forcause.
As added by Acts 1981, P.L.40, SEC.7.
IC 4-23-7.1-38
Employees; appointment; qualifications; tenure; compensation;director; political activity prohibited
Sec. 38. (a) All state library employees, except the director, shallbe selected by the director with the approval of the board and may beremoved by the director for cause at any time with the approval of
the board.
(b) In making selections for employment recognition shall begiven to the fact that all certified librarians are under the LibraryCertification Act and that other staff personnel are under IC 4-15-2.
(c) Any or all of the state library employees must have had suchacademic preparation and special training for the work which theyare required to perform as may be prescribed in rules promulgated bythe board.
(d) The board may provide that appointments may be made onlyafter the applicant has successfully passed an examination given bythe board or some person designated by the board.
(e) No employee of the state library may directly or indirectlysolicit subscription or contribution for any political party or politicalpurpose, or be forced in any way to make such contribution, or berequired to participate in any form of political activity.
(f) The state budget agency shall fix the compensation of thedirector. The director shall fix the compensation of the employees ofthe state library with the approval of the board and the state budgetagency.
As added by Acts 1981, P.L.40, SEC.7.
IC 4-23-7.1-39
Advisory council; establishment; members
Sec. 39. (a) The Indiana state library advisory council isestablished for the purpose of advising the board and the statelibrarian concerning:
(1) general policies of the state library;
(2) plans or programs for library development and interlibrarycooperation;
(3) library research;
(4) professional development for librarians;
(5) standards and rules for library services;
(6) administration and distribution of state and federal funds;and
(7) other matters as requested by the board and the statelibrarian.
(b) The advisory council consists of no fewer than fifteen (15)members.
(c) The membership of the council must be broadly representativeand comply with the requirements established by the federalDepartment of Education under 34 C.F.R. 770.
(d) The board shall appoint the members of the council withnominations for appointment from library organizations and the statelibrarian.
(e) Members of the advisory council shall serve two (2) yearterms.
(f) A member of the advisory council is not entitled to:
(1) the minimum salary per diem provided byIC 4-10-11-2.1(b); or
(2) reimbursement from state funds for traveling expenses and
other expenses actually incurred in connection with themember's duties.
As added by P.L.32-1985, SEC.7.
IC 4-23-7.1-40
Talking book program
Sec. 40. (a) The Indiana state library is the agency responsible forimplementing the talking book program in Indiana.
(b) The Indiana state library may cooperate with the Library ofCongress or any other agency in implementing the talking bookprogram.
As added by P.L.25-1990, SEC.1.
IC 4-23-7.1-40.5
Accessible electronic information service; fund established
Sec. 40.5. (a) For purposes of this section, "accessible electronicinformation service" means a service that provides to an eligibleindividual news and other timely information, including newspapers,from a multistate service center, using high speed computers andtelecommunications technology for Internet acquisition of contentand rapid distribution in a form appropriate for use by an eligibleindividual.
(b) For purposes of this section, "director" refers to the director ofthe Indiana talking books and braille division of the Indiana statelibrary.
(c) For purposes of this section, "eligible individual" means anindividual who is blind or has a disability and qualifies for servicesunder 36 CFR 701.10(b).
(d) For purposes of this section, "qualified entity" means anagency, instrumentality, or political subdivision of the state or anonprofit organization that:
(1) using computer technology, produces audio or brailleeditions of daily news reports, including newspapers, for thepurpose of providing eligible individuals with access to news;
(2) obtains electronic news text through direct transferarrangements made with participating news organizations; and
(3) provides a means of program administration and readerregistration on the Internet.
(e) The director may enter into an agreement with a qualifiedentity to provide an accessible electronic information service foreligible individuals. This service shall be planned for continuationfrom year to year and make maximum use of federal and other fundsavailable by:
(1) obtaining grants or in kind support from appropriateprograms; and
(2) securing access to low cost interstate rates fortelecommunications by reimbursement or otherwise.
(f) The accessible electronic information service fund isestablished for purposes of this section. The fund consists ofappropriations from the general assembly, loan proceeds, and gifts
and grants to the fund.
(g) The treasurer of state shall invest the money in the accessibleelectronic information service fund not currently needed to meet theobligations of the fund in the same manner as other public funds maybe invested.
(h) The money in the accessible electronic information servicefund at the end of a state fiscal year does not revert to the stategeneral fund but remains in the fund to be used exclusively forpurposes of this section.
As added by P.L.136-2005, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.27-2006, SEC.1;P.L.99-2007, SEC.10.
IC 4-23-7.1-41
Historic library building improvement matching grant programand fund
Sec. 41. (a) As used in this section, "historic library building"means a building that is currently used or will be returned to use forpublic library purposes and:
(1) was originally constructed for use as a public library withmoney donated by Andrew Carnegie; or
(2) is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
(b) As used in this section, "fund" refers to the historic librarybuilding improvement fund established under subsection (c).
(c) The historic library building improvement matching grantprogram and fund are established for the purpose of providingmatching grants to public libraries to restore and repair historiclibrary buildings. The state library shall:
(1) provide details for the matching grant program, includingeligibility and match requirements; and
(2) administer the fund.
(d) The fund consists of the following:
(1) Appropriations by the general assembly.
(2) Grants and gifts that the state library receives for the fundunder terms, obligations, and liabilities that the state libraryconsiders appropriate.
(e) The expenses of administering the fund shall be paid frommoney in the fund.
(f) The treasurer of state shall invest the money in the fund that isnot currently needed to meet the obligations of the fund in the samemanner as other public funds may be invested. The treasurer of stateshall deposit in the fund the interest that accrues from the investmentof the fund.
(g) Money in the fund at the end of a state fiscal year does notrevert to the state general fund.
As added by P.L.94-2001, SEC.1.