Section 14-1-44 - Execution of state library policy--Duties of library office.
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.