14-1-44.   Execution of state library policy--Duties of library office. The State Library Office shall be responsible for executing 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)      Coordinate the libraries maintained by the executive department of state government within the governmental complex in Pierre;

             (6)      Establish and operate a state publications library distribution center; and

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

Source: SL 1975, ch 155, § 23.

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