justicedao/ipfs_state_laws huggingface dataset:
543-001-0005 Model Rules of Procedure Pursuant to provisions of ORS 183.341, the State Library adopts the Attorney General's Model Rules of Procedure as amended effective July 2019. [ED. NOTE: The full text of the Attorney General's Model Rules of Procedure is available from the office of the Attorney General or State Library. ] Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 183.341 & ORS 357.026(1) Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 183.341 History: OSL 1-2019, amend filed 08/30/2019, effective 08/30/2019 OSL 1-2008, f. & cert. ef. 1-17-08 OSL 1-1995, f. & cert. ef. 10-27-95 OSL 1-1989, f. 4-18-89, cert. ef. 4-17-89 OSL 56, f. & ef. 6-21-76 OSL 54, f. 12-18-73, ef. 1-11-74 OSL 48, f. 9-20-71, ef. 10-20-71
543-010-0003 Definitions The following words or phrases, when used in Administrative Rules adopted by the State Library Board, shall mean the following: (1) “Board” means the State Library Board. (2) “Chair” means the presiding officer of the Board. (3) “Public funding" is all funds from local government, city, county or special district, including in-kind funds such as rent and utilities. (4) "Basic services for reference" means information and referral services as well as individual instruction and assistance in using information sources. (5) "Basic service for youth services" means programs, activities, and information resources for which the primary audience is youth 18 and under. (6) "State fiscal year" means the period of one year commencing on July 1 and closing on June 30. (7) "Operational financial support" means funding for the day-to-day operations of the library. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 357 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 357.010(1)(3) & HB2243A (2019) History: OSL 2-2019, amend filed 10/21/2019, effective 01/01/2020 OSL 3-2016, f. & cert. ef. 6-13-16 OSL 1-2016(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 1-11-16 thru 7-6-16 OSL 1-1989, f. 4-18-89, cert. ef. 4-17-89 OSL 55, f. & ef. 1-12-76
543-010-0016 Meetings and Notice (1) The State Librarian shall follow the procedures established by the Attorney General's Public Meetings and Records Manual, as amended from time to time, for providing notices of Board meetings. Unless the meeting is called exclusively for the purpose of holding an executive session as set forth in ORS 192.660, copies of the meeting notices shall be sent to organizations and individuals designated by the Board. (2) A copy of the notice shall be sent to any organization or individual previously notifying the Chair or the State Librarian of interest in the subject matter to be considered at the meeting. [Publications: Publications referenced are available from the agency.] Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 357 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 357.050 History: OSL 3-2016, f. & cert. ef. 6-13-16 OSL 1-2016(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 1-11-16 thru 7-6-16 OSL 1-2000, f. & cert. ef. 4-13-00 OSL 1-1989, f. 4-18-89, cert. ef. 4-17-89 OSL 55, f. & ef. 1-12-76
543-010-0017 Appearances Before the Board The policy of the Board is to hold public meetings and to permit all persons, groups and organizations having relevant business or opinions to appear before them and be heard. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 357.026(1) Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 192.630 History: OSL 1-1995, f. & cert. ef. 10-27-95 OSL 1-1989, f. 4-18-89, cert. ef. 4-17-89 OSL 55, f. & ef. 1-12-76
543-010-0021 Eligible Borrowers The State Library will lend library materials to: (1) Legally established public libraries. (2) Educational institution libraries. (3) State agencies and their employees. (4) Print-disabled individuals who are eligible to borrow library materials from the Talking Book and Braille Library. (5) Individuals with current Oregon addresses who request materials in person at the State Library. (6) Special libraries (as listed in directories as maintained by State Library or other standard library directories). Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 357.021 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 357.026 & 357.028 History: OSL 2-2025, minor correction filed 11/06/2025, effective 11/06/2025 OSL 3-2016, f. & cert. ef. 6-13-16 OSL 1-2016(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 1-11-16 thru 7-6-16 OSL 1-2000, f. & cert. ef. 4-13-00 OSL 1-1995, f. & cert. ef. 10-27-95 OSL 1-1993, f. & cert. ef. 11-10-93 OSL 1-1992, f. 2-11-92, cert. ef. 2-17-92 OSL 1-1989, f. 4-18-89, cert. ef. 4-17-89 OSL 2-1980, f. & ef. 10-2-80 OSL 55, f. & ef. 1-12-76
543-010-0025 Loan Periods The State Library Board authorizes the State Librarian to set loan periods for State Library materials. Loan periods will be available to the public in a State Library policy. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 357.026(1) Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 357.026(1) History: OSL 1-2000, f. & cert. ef. 4-13-00 OSL 1-1995, f. & cert. ef. 10-27-95 OSL 1-1992, f. 2-11-92, cert. ef. 2-17-92 OSL 1-1989, f. 4-18-89, cert. ef. 4-17-89 OSL 55, f. & ef. 1-12-76 OSL 14, f. 5-5-61, ef. 6-10-61
543-010-0026 Copying Charges The State Library Board authorizes the State Library to charge current rates for the following types of copying. The fee schedule will be available to the public in a State Library policy. (1) Photocopies from print publications. (2) Photocopies from microfilm. (3) Copies of photographs using a library approved vendor. (4) Print-outs from electronic resources. Copying charges for state employees and officials on state business are covered by its agency assessments. Fees based on current rates may be charged for copying beyond reasonable levels. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 357.026(1) Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 357.026(1) History: OSL 3-2016, f. & cert. ef. 6-13-16 OSL 1-2016(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 1-11-16 thru 7-6-16
543-010-0030 Overdue and Lost Materials (1) Borrowers will: (a) Return library materials no later than the due date; (b) Make full payment for lost materials within 30 days of the date of the bill notice. (c) Materials borrowed through Interlibrary Loan will be billed in amounts to be determined by the lending library. (2) The State Library will suspend service to those individuals and libraries who abuse borrowing provisions of the State Library or Interlibrary Loan materials until all overdue material or payment for replacement is received by the State Library. (3) The State Library Board authorizes the State Librarian to set fees for overdue or lost materials, whether circulated by the State Library directly or through interlibrary loan. The fee schedule shall be available to the public in a State Library policy. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 357.026(1) Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 357.026(1) History: OSL 6-2025, minor correction filed 11/06/2025, effective 11/06/2025 OSL 3-2016, f. & cert. ef. 6-13-16 OSL 1-2016(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 1-11-16 thru 7-6-16 OSL 1-2000, f. & cert. ef. 4-13-00 OSL 1-1995, f. & cert. ef. 10-27-95 OSL 1-1989, f. 4-18-89, cert. ef. 4-17-89 OSL 2-1980, f. & ef. 10-2-80 OSL 55, f. & ef. 1-12-76 OSL 14, f. 5-5-61, ef. 6-10-61
543-010-0033 Postage Charges Borrowers shall pay all return postage costs. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 357 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 357.015(2) History: OSL 55, f. & ef. 1-12-76
543-010-0034 Hours of Service The Oregon State Library Building will be open from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, excepting legal holidays, and may be open at other times by special arrangement with the State Librarian. The State Library Board authorizes the State Librarian to set times for public access to materials and services. Schedules will be available to the public in a State Library policy. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 357.026(1) Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 357.026(1) History: OSL 1-2015, f. & cert. ef. 3-23-15 OSL 1-2014(Temp), f. 9-29-14, cert. ef. 10-1-14 thru 3-30-15 OSL 1-2000, f. & cert. ef. 4-13-00 OSL 1-1992, f. 2-11-92, ef. 2-17-92 OSL 1-1989, f. 4-18-89, cert. ef. 4-17-89 OSL 2-1981, f. 9-28-81, ef. 10-1-81 OSL 1-1981(Temp), f. 6-16-81, ef. 7-1-81
543-020-0050 Scope OAR chapter 543, division 20, applies only to the Government Information Services and to carry out the provisions of Chapter 328 (2015 Oregon Laws) Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 357.008(1) Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 357.028, 357.029, 357.031 & 357.115 History: OSL 2-2016, f. & cert. ef. 6-13-16 OSL 1-2016(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 1-11-16 thru 7-6-16
543-020-0055 Definitions The following definitions apply to the terms used in this division: (1) “Government Information Services” means the physical collections, online resources and professional library staff that support the information needs of Oregon State Government (2) “Terms of Service” means the provisions that patrons consent to in order to access Government Information Services. (3) “State agency libraries and resource centers” include libraries, resource centers or any other entity housed within a state agency that supports the mission of the agency by selecting, purchasing, managing and sharing information resources. (4) "State agency library" does not include the State of Oregon Law Library, a county law library, or the State Archives (5) “Reference-related databases” means authoritative, informational resources in electronic format. (6) “Physical and digital subscription licenses” means serial publications in either print or electronic formats (such as a newspaper or journal) accessible for a designated period of time or for a prescribed number of successive issues. (7) “Reference-related databases or physical and digital subscription licenses” does not include: (a) Publications connected to professional association memberships (b) Software licenses (c) Free of charge subscriptions (d) Databases, information resources, subscription licenses or other services or resources provided by the State Archives; (e) Legal databases, legal information resources, legal subscription licenses or other law-related services or resources. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 357.008(1) Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 357.028 & 357.029 History: OSL 2-2016, f. & cert. ef. 6-13-16 OSL 1-2016(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 1-11-16 thru 7-6-16
543-020-0060 Eligible Recipients of Government Information Services The State Library provides Government Information Services that pertain to the business of state government according to its Terms of Service for these recipients: (1) State officials, including legislators; (2) State employees; (3) Former statewide-elected government officials; (4) Contract employees and interns at the request of the state agency. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 357.008(1) Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 357.028 History: OSL 2-2016, f. & cert. ef. 6-13-16 OSL 1-2016(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 1-11-16 thru 7-6-16
543-040-0005 Scope OAR chapter 543, division 40, applies only to the award of grants for public library services to carry out the provisions of ORS 357.740 to 357.780. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 357.026(1) & 357.760 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 357.740 History: OSL 1-1993, f. & cert. ef. 11-10-93 OSL 1-1989, f. 4-18-89, cert. ef. 4-17-89 OSL 1-1980, f. & ef. 9-29-80
543-040-0010 Definitions The following definitions apply to the terms used in this division: (1) "Board": Has the meaning given to "Board" in OAR 543-010-0003(1). (2) "Fiscal Year": Means the period of one year commencing on July 1 and closing on June 30. (3) "Per Child": Means for each child from birth to 14 years of age, residing in a geographic area. (4) "Public Library": Has the meaning given to "public library" in ORS 357.400(3). (5) “Statewide summer reading program”: Means any national or statewide annual summer reading program provided by the State Library for Oregon public libraries. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 357.026(1) & 357.760 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 357.740 - 357.780 History: OSL 1-2020, amend filed 08/14/2020, effective 08/18/2020 OSL 1-2007, f. 10-19-07, cert. ef. 10-26-07 OSL 1-1993, f. & cert. ef. 11-10-93 OSL 1-1989, f. 4-18-89, cert. ef. 4-17-89 OSL 1-1980, f. & ef. 9-29-80
543-040-0015 Authorized Activities Ready to Read Grants made under the provisions of this division shall be used only to establish, develop, or improve public library early literacy services for children from birth to 5 years of age, and to provide the statewide summer reading program for children from birth to 14 years of age. The grants may not be used to replace funds already appropriated by local governments from local sources. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 357.026(1) & 357.760 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 357.740 & 357.750 History: OSL 1-2007, f. 10-19-07, cert. ef. 10-26-07 OSL 1-1996, f. & cert. ef. 10-23-96 OSL 1-1993, f. & cert. ef. 11-10-93 OSL 1-1989, f. 4-18-89, cert. ef. 4-17-89 OSL 1-1980, f. & ef. 9-29-80
543-040-0020 Population Determination (1) The State Librarian shall use the population estimates for cities and counties included in the publication, Population Estimates for Oregon, published by the Population Research Center, Portland State University, as amended by the latest supplements to this publication. (2) To determine the population of special districts, school districts or other districts whose boundaries are within a single county but are not identical to those of a county or of cities, the State Librarian shall estimate the population of the district based on the number of registered voters in the district, as of June 1. Using the ratio of registered voters in the county to the official population of the county, the State Librarian shall apply this same ratio to the district in order to estimate the district population. (3) In accordance with ORS 357.780(2)(c), a public library may be assigned population beyond its governing authority's jurisdiction in cases where the library has a valid contract with a unit of local government to provide services to this population. The contract, which must be on file at the State Library, must grant the library the sole responsibility to serve the population in question, and the population must be specified in the contract in a clear and precise manner, in order for additional population to be assigned for grant purposes. Public libraries established as non-profit corporations under Oregon law may be assigned population and may receive grants only in this manner. (4) In cases other than those described in section (3) of this rule, where the same population is served by two or more public libraries, the State Librarian shall determine which public library is the primary service provider to the population in question, and shall assign the population to the primary service provider. In making this determination the State Librarian shall consider the location of library facilities and any available statistics on patterns of library use by the population in question. [Publications: Publications referenced are available from the agency.] Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 357.026(1) & 357.760 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 357.780(1)(2) History: OSL 1-2006, f. & cert. ef. 2-14-06 OSL 1-1993, f. & cert. ef. 11-10-93 OSL 2-1991, f. 11-26-91, cert. ef. 12-1-91 OSL 1-1989, f. 4-18-89, cert. ef. 4-17-89 OSL 1-1980, f. & ef. 9-29-80
543-040-0023 Square Mileage Determination In determining the specific area that a public library serves for the purposes of distributing funds under ORS 357.780(3), the State Librarian shall determine the number of square miles, rounded to the nearest square mile, within which reside the population assigned in accordance with OAR 543-040-0020. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 357.026(1) & 357.760 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 357.780(3) History: OSL 2-1991, f. 11-26-91, cert. ef. 12-1-91
543-040-0025 Grant Restrictions No grant to any public library shall include a per child amount for any children living in geographical areas where the public library does not provide services. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 357.026(1) & 357.760 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 357.780 History: OSL 1-1993, f. & cert. ef. 11-10-93 OSL 2-1991, f. 11-26-91, cert. ef. 12-1-91 OSL 1-1980, f. & ef. 9-29-80
543-040-0030 Grant Applications (1) At the commencement of any fiscal year in which moneys for Ready to Read Grants are available, the State Librarian shall publish a list of grants the State Librarian proposes to make under the provisions of ORS 357.780 and of this division. The list shall include the names of all proposed grantees and the amount of their proposed grant. The State Librarian shall mail copies of the list, along with applications for grant funds, to the headquarters of all legally-established public libraries in the state. (2) Applications shall be submitted to the State Library no later than 60 days after the commencement of the fiscal year. Applications shall include the purposes for which grant funds will be used, and applicants shall certify that funds will be used in accordance with the purposes described in ORS 357.750. (3) Within 30 days thereafter the State Librarian shall review the applications for eligibility and shall distribute a revised list of grants to all libraries submitting applications. The State Librarian shall approve grants only to public libraries which propose to use grant funds for the activities described in ORS 357.750. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 357.026(1) & 357.760 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 357.740 - 357.780 History: OSL 1-1996, f. & cert. ef. 10-23-96 OSL 1-1993, f. & cert. ef. 11-10-93 OSL 2-1991, f. 11-26-91, cert. ef. 12-1-91 OSL 1-1989, f. 4-18-89, cert. ef. 4-17-89 OSL 1-1980, f. & ef. 9-29-80
543-040-0035 Grant Appeals (1) Any affected agency may appeal the proposed allocation of grant funds to the Board. The appeal must be in writing and must contain a detailed statement specifying: (a) The action being appealed; (b) The reason the appellant agency believes the action was improper; and (c) The corrective action being requested. (2) The written appeal must be filed no later than 15 days after the proposed list of grants has been published by the State Librarian, or 15 days after the revised list of grants is published by the State Librarian. A person designated by the State Librarian may investigate each appeal and attempt to resolve the issue with the appellant party. If it cannot be resolved within 15 days of receipt, the matter will be scheduled for public hearing and an order of the Board. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 357.026(1) & 357.760 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 357.015(2) & 357.760 History: OSL 1-1989, f. 4-18-89, cert. ef. 4-17-89 OSL 1-1980, f. & ef. 9-29-80
543-040-0040 Distribution Schedule The State Library shall distribute Ready to Read Grants to all eligible library recipients prior to the end of the second quarter of any fiscal year in which the grant funds are available. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 357.026(1) & 357.760 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 357.740 - 357.780 History: Reverted to OSL 1-1996, f. & cert. ef. 10-23-96 OSL 1-2002(Temp), f. 12-10-02, cert. ef. 12-16-02 thru 4-1-03 OSL 1-1996, f. & cert. ef. 10-23-96 OSL 1-1993, f. & cert. ef. 11-10-93 OSL 1-1989, f. 4-18-89, cert. ef. 4-17-89 OSL 1-1980, f. & ef. 9-29-80
543-060-0000 Scope OAR chapter 543, division 60, applies to programs that assist libraries to provide reference services, including statewide licensing of electronic databases in public, school, academic, and tribal libraries and statewide cooperative reference services. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 357.008(3) Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 357.206, 357.209 & 357.212 History: OSL 1-2009, f. 2-25-09, cert. ef. 3-2-09 OSL 3-2006, f. & cert. ef. 2-14-06 OSL 2-2003, f. 12-15-03 cert. ef. 1-1-04 OSL 1-2003(Temp), f. 8-22-03, cert. ef. 9-1-03 thru 1-30-04
543-060-0010 Definitions The following definitions apply to the terms used in this division: (1) "Public library" has the meaning given to public library in ORS 357.400(3), and shall be established in accordance with ORS 357.410. (2) "Academic library" means any library of a not-for-profit institution of postsecondary education in Oregon, whether publicly or privately funded. (3) "School library" means any library in a common school district or union high school district. (4) "Tribal library" means a library operated by any of the nine federally-recognized tribes in Oregon. (5) "Resource sharing systems" means all public, academic, or school libraries participating in a resource sharing system. (6) "Fiscal Year" means the period of one year commencing on July 1 and closing on June 30th. (7) "Interlibrary Loan" means one item of library material, or one copy from library materials, that is made available from a library's holdings to another library upon request. (8) "Statewide database licensing" means the cooperative contract negotiation and purchase to make collections of electronically stored data, records or full text available to public, school, academic, and tribal libraries in Oregon. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 357.008(3) Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 357.206, 357.209 & 357.212 History: OSL 1-2009, f. 2-25-09, cert. ef. 3-2-09 OSL 3-2006, f. & cert. ef. 2-14-06 OSL 2-2003, f. 12-15-03 cert. ef. 1-1-04 OSL 1-2003(Temp), f. 8-22-03, cert. ef. 9-1-03 thru 1-30-04
543-060-0020 Authorized Activities (1) State Library is authorized to negotiate and contract with commercial database providers on behalf of public, school, academic, and tribal libraries to provide access to electronic databases. The statewide database subsidy program is established under the provisions of this division to assist eligible public, academic, school and tribal libraries to participate in the statewide electronic database program. The State Library is authorized to collect and administer funds from public and academic libraries in payment for such databases. (2) State Library is authorized to provide a statewide cooperative reference service that enables all Oregonians to obtain information from library staff at cooperating libraries using advanced Internet technologies. The statewide cooperative reference service program is established under the provisions of this division to provide this cooperative service and to provide other assistance to public, academic, school and tribal libraries to improve their reference services using advanced Internet technologies. The State Library is authorized to collect and administer funds from public and academic libraries to provide partial support for the statewide cooperative reference service program in an amount to be determined annually by the State Library Board. The State Library is authorized to provide a statewide cooperative reference service directly or by contracting with one or more libraries to provide the service. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 357.031 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 357.206, 357.209 & 357.212 History: OSL 7-2025, minor correction filed 11/14/2025, effective 11/14/2025 OSL 3-2016, f. & cert. ef. 6-13-16 OSL 1-2016(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 1-11-16 thru 7-6-16 OSL 1-2010, f. 10-19-10, cert. ef. 10-25-10 OSL 1-2009, f. 2-25-09, cert. ef. 3-2-09 OSL 3-2006, f. & cert. ef. 2-14-06 OSL 2-2003, f. 12-15-03 cert. ef. 1-1-04 OSL 1-2003(Temp), f. 8-22-03, cert. ef. 9-1-03 thru 1-30-04