Indiana § 36-12-1-8 - Policy; services
Full text of Indiana Indiana Code § 36-12-1-8 — Policy; services, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 36-12-1-8. Policy; services
Sec. 8. (a) The state shall encourage the establishment, maintenance, and development of public libraries throughout Indiana as part of the provision for public education of Indiana.
(b) Public libraries provide free library services in order to meet the educational, informational, and recreational interests and needs of the public.
(c) Library services include:
(1) collecting and organizing books and other library materials; and
(2) providing reference, loan, and related services to library patrons.
(d) Library services are provided by public libraries supported by public funds.
[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-14-1-3.]
As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.49. Amended by P.L.84-2012, SEC.19.
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Section 36-12-1-8 ("Policy; services") is part of the Indiana Code, the codified statutory law of Indiana. 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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