§ 29-3.1-1.1 - Definitions.
SECTION 29-3.1-1.1
§ 29-3.1-1.1 Definitions. – For the purposes of this chapter, unless otherwise indicated by the context,the following words and terms shall have the following meanings:
(1) "Interlibrary cooperation" means two (2) or moreindependent libraries working together to achieve a common purpose;
(2) "Public library" means a library in a city or town thathas been designated by the city or town council or town financial meeting as alibrary to provide library services to all individuals residing in the city ortown;
(3) "Public library development" means the activitiesundertaken to strengthen, improve, or initiate library services that areprovided by a public library; and
(4) "Resource sharing" means the sharing of librarymaterials, the creation and maintenance of a statewide library catalog,providing statewide access to databases and/or staff expertise between two (2)or more libraries.