Alabama § 16-21-2 - Library Books and Equipment.
Full text of Alabama Code of Alabama § 16-21-2 — Library Books and Equipment., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 16-21-2. Library Books and Equipment.
The State Superintendent of Education, with the advice of the Director of the Department of Archives and History, shall compile and publish a carefully selected and annotated list of books from which the libraries herein provided shall be chosen, and he shall also adopt and publish rules and regulations for the choice of books, their use, preservation and circulation, the erection of bookshelves or bookcases, the equipment of library rooms or buildings and the training of librarians or custodians for the libraries. The selection shall be as nearly as possible representative of the whole field of literature, and maximum prices for purchase shall be indicated.
Source: official Alabama text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Alabama § 16-21-2
What does Code of Alabama § 16-21-2 cover?
Section 16-21-2 ("Library Books and Equipment.") is part of the Code of Alabama, the codified statutory law of Alabama. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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