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NV Rev Stat § 379.105 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 379 - Public Libraries|NRS 379.105 - Governing authority of city library: Governing body of city or trustees; powers and duties of governing authority.

  1. The governing body of the city shall determine whether:  (a) To constitute itself the governing authority of the city library; or  (b) To appoint a board of trustees as such governing authority.  2. If library trustees are appointed, they and their successors shall:  (a) Establish, supervise and maintain a library.  (b) Appoint a librarian.  (c) Hold and possess the property and effects of the library in trust for the public.  (d) Submit annual budgets to the governing body of the city, containing detailed estimates of the amount of money necessary for the operation and management of the library for the next succeeding year.  (e) Establish bylaws and regulations for the management of the library and their own management.  (f) Manage all the property, real and personal, of the library.  (g) Acquire and hold real and personal property, by gift, purchase or bequest, for the library.  (h) Administer any trust declared or created for the library.  (i) Maintain or defend any action in reference to the property or affairs of the library.  3. If appointed, the library trustees may:  (a) Make purchases and secure rooms.  (b) Authorize the merger of a city library with a county library district.  (c) Enter into a lease or lease-purchase agreement respecting real or personal property.   (d) Convey property to a person where the purpose of the conveyance is the entering into of an agreement contemplated by paragraph (c).  (e) Do all acts necessary for the orderly and efficient management and control of the library.  4. If a lease or lease-purchase agreement entered into pursuant to paragraph (c) of subsection 3 involves the construction, alteration, repair or remodeling of an improvement:  (a) Any person or entity that executes one or more contracts or agreements for the actual construction, alteration, repair or remodeling of the improvement shall include in such a contract or agreement the contractual provisions and stipulations that are required to be included in a contract for a public work pursuant to the provisions of NRS 338.013 to 338.090, inclusive.  (b) The library trustees, the owner of the improvement or proposed improvement, any contractor who is awarded a contract or entered into an agreement to perform the construction, alteration, repair or remodeling of the improvement and any subcontractor on the project shall comply with the provisions of NRS 338.013 to 338.090, inclusive, in the same manner as if the library trustees had undertaken the project or had awarded the contract.  5. The governing authority has all the powers and duties with respect to the city library that district library trustees have with respect to a district library.  (Added to NRS by 1959, 328; A 1965, 747; 1967, 1063; 1969, 493; 1981, 1001; 2017, 519)
NV Rev Stat § 379.106 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 379 - Public Libraries|NRS 379.106 - Gift fund: Establishment; sources; use; investment of money; transfer of money to library foundation.

  1. The governing authority of any city library is authorized to establish with any financial institution or the city treasurer, as custodian, a special fund, known as the "................ city library gift fund." The moneys in such fund must be derived from all or any part of any gift, bequest or devise, including the interest thereon, and any additional money of the city library that is needed to supplement or match any gift, bequest or devise in the gift fund. The gift fund is a separate and continuing fund and no moneys in it revert to the general fund of the city at any time.  2. The moneys in a city library gift fund may be used for construction of new library buildings, capital improvements to library buildings, special library services, or other library purposes. No expenditure from a city library gift fund may be made until authorized by the governing authority.  3. The governing authority of a city library may invest or reinvest all or part of the moneys in the city library gift fund in any investment authorized for city and county moneys under chapter 355 of NRS.  4. The governing authority of a city library may transfer all or part of the moneys in a city library gift fund to a library foundation to be used solely for the support of the city library.  (Added to NRS by 1961, 354; A 1967, 1064; 1981, 1002; 2017, 520)
NV Rev Stat § 379.107 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 379 - Public Libraries|NRS 379.107 - Powers and duties of librarian.

The librarian of any city library shall administer all functions of the library, employ assistants and carry out the policies established by the governing authority, and may recommend policies to the governing authority.  (Added to NRS by 1959, 328; A 1967, 1064; 1981, 1002)
NV Rev Stat § 379.120 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 379 - Public Libraries|NRS 379.120 - Library to be free and accessible to public; regulations of governing authority.

The library and reading room shall forever be and remain free and accessible to the people of the city, subject to such reasonable rules and regulations as the governing authority may adopt.  [6:48:1956] — (NRS A 1967, 1064)
NV Rev Stat § 379.142 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 379 - Public Libraries|NRS 379.142 - "Political subdivision" defined.

As used in NRS 379.142 to 379.146, inclusive, "political subdivision" means a consolidated, county, city, town, or county library district, or legally established libraries therein.  (Added to NRS by 1959, 280; A 1965, 430; 1985, 12)
NV Rev Stat § 379.143 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 379 - Public Libraries|NRS 379.143 - Establishment and maintenance by agreement; apportionment of expenses; custody of money.

  1. Any two or more political subdivisions may join in establishing and maintaining a regional library through a written joint agreement of their governing bodies.  2. The agreement shall provide for the fair apportionment of expenses and that the treasurer or other fiscal officer of one of the participating political subdivisions shall be selected as treasurer of the regional library and shall have custody of the funds of the regional library.  (Added to NRS by 1959, 280)
NV Rev Stat § 379.144 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 379 - Public Libraries|NRS 379.144 - Transfer of money to regional library.

The treasurer or other fiscal officer of the other participating political subdivisions shall transfer to the treasurer of the regional library all moneys collected for regional public library purposes in their respective political subdivisions, in accordance with a joint agreement.  (Added to NRS by 1959, 280; A 1965, 430)
NV Rev Stat § 379.145 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 379 - Public Libraries|NRS 379.145 - Division of property on withdrawal.

If one of the participating political subdivisions withdraws from the agreement, it is entitled to a division of the property of the regional library on the basis of its contribution.  (Added to NRS by 1959, 280)
NV Rev Stat § 379.146 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 379 - Public Libraries|NRS 379.146 - Regional library board: Appointment; terms; number.

  1. Each regional library shall be governed by a regional library board appointed in accordance with a method jointly agreed upon by the governing bodies of the participating political subdivisions, for a term of not more than 4 years.  2. The regional library board shall consist of not less than 5 nor more than 11 members.  (Added to NRS by 1959, 280)
NV Rev Stat § 379.147 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 379 - Public Libraries|NRS 379.147 - "Library" defined.

As used in NRS 379.147 to 379.149, inclusive, "library" includes public libraries, school libraries where authorized by school districts, academic libraries, special libraries and the State Library, Archives and Public Records.  (Added to NRS by 1981, 726; A 1985, 125)
NV Rev Stat § 379.1473 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 379 - Public Libraries|NRS 379.1473 - Legislative declaration.

The Legislature declares:  1. That the State recognizes the desirability of supporting the extension of library services beyond the jurisdiction of any single library;  2. That the formation of a regional network of libraries is an effective means of providing services beyond local boundaries; and  3. That all public libraries in this State should be linked to regional networks to form a system of communications and provision of services which will encourage cooperation and maximum use of available resources.  (Added to NRS by 1981, 726)
NV Rev Stat § 379.1475 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 379 - Public Libraries|NRS 379.1475 - Agreement to form regional network of libraries.

  1. The governing bodies of two or more libraries may enter into an agreement to form a regional network of libraries for the purpose of facilitating regional cooperation, improved communications and sharing of resources. The purposes of the regional network may be furthered by such activities as:  (a) Developing and operating interlibrary systems to improve access to dispersed library and information services.  (b) Applying new technologies for improved efficiency in the use and availability of resources.  (c) Improving access to advanced research which will help increase productivity and solve emerging problems of common concern.  2. An agreement to form a regional network of libraries is subject to the provisions of the Interlocal Cooperation Act.  (Added to NRS by 1981, 726)
NV Rev Stat § 379.148 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 379 - Public Libraries|NRS 379.148 - Governing board of regional network of libraries: Members; organization; duties.

  1. A regional network of libraries is governed by a board consisting of one representative from each participating entity.  2. The board shall:  (a) Elect its own officers.  (b) Establish rules for its own governance and bylaws for the operation of the regional network.  (c) Prepare an annual budget for the regional network.  (d) Develop, through a continuing process of planning, a master plan for the regional network of libraries for the provision of regional services. The master plan must be designed to extend 5 years into the future and must be made current at least every 2 years.  (Added to NRS by 1981, 726)
NV Rev Stat § 379.1483 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 379 - Public Libraries|NRS 379.1483 - Governing board of regional network of libraries: Duty to establish policies and procedures to govern programs and activities for libraries.

The governing board of a regional network of libraries has primary responsibility for, and shall establish policies and procedures to govern, library programs and activities which extend beyond the jurisdiction of any single participating library. These programs and activities include but are not limited to libraries, interlibrary loans, development of databases and utilization of new technologies for communication among libraries.  (Added to NRS by 1981, 727)
NV Rev Stat § 379.1485 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 379 - Public Libraries|NRS 379.1485 - Procedure for requests by participating library and governing board of regional network of libraries for grants of money related to regional services.

  1. Whenever a participating library seeks a grant of money related to regional services from the State, the Federal Government or another source, it must first submit the request to the governing board of the regional network for review.  2. After review, the governing board of the regional network shall forward the request to the granting agency along with its comments and suggestions for priority. If the request is for a state grant, the granting agency must consider the priority designated by the governing board.  3. The governing board may request and receive gifts or grants of money from the State, the Federal Government or another source for purposes of the regional network. Among requests for state grants, requests from the regional network have priority over requests from participating libraries.  (Added to NRS by 1981, 727)
NV Rev Stat § 379.149 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 379 - Public Libraries|NRS 379.149 - Power of governing board of regional network of libraries to contract with state agencies.

The governing board of a regional network of libraries may enter into contracts with state agencies for:  1. The administration of grants of money for library purposes; and  2. The provision of library services,  in the region served by the regional network.  (Added to NRS by 1981, 727)
NV Rev Stat § 379.1495 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 379 - Public Libraries|NRS 379.1495 - Compliance with Open Meeting Law; availability of records; exemption from certain taxes; service of certain persons on governing body; nondisclosure of contributors.

  1. A library foundation:  (a) Shall comply with the provisions of chapter 241 of NRS;  (b) Except as otherwise provided in subsection 2, shall make its records public and open to inspection pursuant to NRS 239.010;  (c) Is exempt from the taxes imposed by NRS 375.020, 375.023 and 375.026 pursuant to subsection 14 of NRS 375.090; and  (d) May allow a trustee or the executive director or other head administrator, or a designee thereof, of the library which it supports to serve as a member of its governing body.  2. A library foundation is not required to disclose the name of any contributor or potential contributor to the library foundation, the amount of his or her contribution or any information which may reveal or lead to the discovery of his or her identity. The library foundation shall, upon request, allow a contributor to examine, during regular business hours, any record, document or other information of the library foundation relating to that contributor.  (Added to NRS by 2017, 517)
NV Rev Stat § 379.150 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 379 - Public Libraries|NRS 379.150 - Agreements with State Library, Archives and Public Records Administrator for improvement of services.

A library operated pursuant to the provisions of this chapter may enter into agreements with the State Library, Archives and Public Records Administrator, where the objective of the agreements is the improvement of library service.  (Added to NRS by 1957, 341; A 1997, 3149)
NV Rev Stat § 379.160 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 379 - Public Libraries|NRS 379.160 - Willful detention of or damage to property of public library; penalties; liability of parent or guardian.

  1. Any person who willfully detains any book, newspaper, magazine, pamphlet, manuscript, filmstrip or other property of any public library or reading room for more than 30 days after receipt of written notice demanding the return of any such article or property shall be punished by a fine of not more than $500.  2. Any person who willfully cuts, tears, defaces, breaks or injures any book, map, chart, picture, engraving, statue, coin, model, apparatus or other work of literature, art, mechanics or object of curiosity deposited in any public library or reading room shall be punished by a fine of not more than $500.  3. The parent or guardian of a minor who willfully and maliciously commits any acts within the scope of subsection 1 or 2 is liable for all damages so caused by the minor.  (Added to NRS by 1957, 6; A 1965, 125; 1967, 563; 1985, 114)
NV Rev Stat § 380.010 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 380 - Law Libraries|NRS 380.010 - Establishment; management.

  1. The board of county commissioners of any county may establish by ordinance a law library to be governed and managed by a board of law library trustees in accordance with the provisions of this chapter.  2. The board of county commissioners of any county whose population is less than 55,000 may establish by ordinance a law library to be governed and managed as prescribed by the board of county commissioners of that county. The board of county commissioners of any county whose population is less than 55,000 may exercise or delegate the exercise of any power granted to a board of law library trustees under this chapter.  3. Any law library established pursuant to subsection 2 is subject to the provisions of NRS 380.065, 380.110 and 380.130 to 380.190, inclusive.  [Part 14:250:1913; 1919 RL p. 2709; NCL § 2263] — (NRS A 1969, 787; 1981, 1002; 1989, 1923; 2001, 1987; 2011, 1245)
NV Rev Stat § 380.020 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 380 - Law Libraries|NRS 380.020 - Government and management of law library; number, appointment and terms of members.

  1. Any law library established by ordinance as provided by subsection 1 of NRS 380.010 must be governed and managed by a board of law library trustees.  2. A board of law library trustees must consist of not less than five nor more than seven members. The district judge of the judicial district in which the county is situated or, if the district has more than one district judge, a maximum of three district judges designated by all the judges of the district from among their number, are ex officio trustees. The board of county commissioners shall appoint a sufficient number of trustees to complete the board, including at least two who are not attorneys at law.  3. Appointive members of the board must be appointed by the board of county commissioners at the first meeting of the board of county commissioners in each January, to serve for terms of 2 years. As nearly as may be, half of the terms must expire each year.  [3:250:1913; 1919 RL p. 2707; NCL § 2252] + [4:250:1913; 1919 RL p. 2707; NCL § 2253] — (NRS A 1965, 223; 1969, 787; 1981, 1003; 1983, 339)
NV Rev Stat § 380.030 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 380 - Law Libraries|NRS 380.030 - Removal of trustee; vacancies.

The board of law library trustees, by a majority vote recorded in the minutes with ayes and noes at length, may:  1. Remove any trustee who neglects to attend the meetings of the board, or who absents himself or herself from such meetings.  2. Fill all vacancies that occur in the board from any cause, but the board must at all times include at least two persons who are not attorneys at law.  [Part 6:250:1913; 1919 RL p. 2708; NCL § 2255] — (NRS A 1981, 1003; 1983, 339)
NV Rev Stat § 380.040 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 380 - Law Libraries|NRS 380.040 - Seal.

The board may adopt and use an official seal.  [Part 10:250:1913; 1919 RL p. 2708; NCL § 2259]
NV Rev Stat § 380.050 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 380 - Law Libraries|NRS 380.050 - Officers and assistants: Selection; powers and duties; removal; salaries.

  1. The members of the board of law library trustees shall appoint one of their number as president.  2. They shall elect a secretary who shall:  (a) Keep a full statement and account of all property, money, receipts and expenditures of the board, unless the board delegates that duty.  (b) Keep a record, full minutes in writing and an audio recording or transcript of all proceedings of the board. The secretary may certify to such proceedings, or any part thereof, under his or her hand.  3. The board of law library trustees, by a majority vote recorded in the minutes with ayes and noes at length, may:  (a) Define the powers and prescribe the duties of any and all officers;  (b) Determine the number and elect all necessary subordinate officers and assistants;  (c) Remove, at its pleasure, any officer or assistant; and  (d) Fix the salaries of the secretary and other subordinate officers and assistants.  [Part 6:250:1913; 1919 RL p. 2708; NCL § 2255] + [Part 10:250:1913; 1919 RL p. 2708; NCL § 2259] — (NRS A 1983, 339; 2005, 1411)
NV Rev Stat § 380.060 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 380 - Law Libraries|NRS 380.060 - Librarian: Appointment; salary.

The board of law library trustees, by a majority vote recorded in the minutes with ayes and noes at length, may appoint a librarian and fix the salary of the librarian.  [Part 6:250:1913; 1919 RL p. 2708; NCL § 2255] + [Part 10:250:1913; 1919 RL p. 2708; NCL § 2259] — (NRS A 1983, 340)
NV Rev Stat § 380.065 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 380 - Law Libraries|NRS 380.065 - Librarian: Powers and duties.

  1. The librarian of any law library shall administer all functions of the library, employ assistants and carry out the policies established by the governing body of the library. The librarian shall inform the governing body of the financial status of the library quarterly and at such other times as the governing body may direct.  2. The librarian may recommend policies to the governing body.  (Added to NRS by 1981, 1002; A 1983, 340)
NV Rev Stat § 380.080 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 380 - Law Libraries|NRS 380.080 - Meetings; quorum.

  1. The board of law library trustees shall meet at least once each calendar quarter and at such other times as the board may appoint, at a place to be appointed for that purpose.  2. A majority of the members constitutes a quorum for business.  [Part 10:250:1913; 1919 RL p. 2708; NCL § 2259] — (NRS A 1983, 340)
NV Rev Stat § 380.090 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 380 - Law Libraries|NRS 380.090 - Reports to board of county commissioners.

  1. At the first meeting of the board of county commissioners in each year, the board of law library trustees shall make a report to the board on the condition for the past year of the board’s trust, including:  (a) A full statement of all the board’s property and money received, whence derived, how used and how expended.  (b) The number of books, periodicals and other publications on hand.  (c) The number of books, periodicals and other publications added by purchase, gift or otherwise during the year.  (d) The number of books, periodicals and other publications lost or missing.  (e) Such other information as might be of interest.  2. At the same time, a financial report showing all receipts and disbursements of money must be made by the secretary or law librarian if the duty was so delegated.  [8:250:1913; 1919 RL p. 2708; NCL § 2257] — (NRS A 1983, 340)
NV Rev Stat § 380.100 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 380 - Law Libraries|NRS 380.100 - Powers.

The board of law library trustees, by a majority vote recorded in the minutes with ayes and noes at length may:  1. Make and enforce all rules, regulations and bylaws necessary for the administration, government and protection of the library, and all property belonging thereto, or which may be loaned, devised, bequeathed or donated to the library.  2. Purchase books, journals, publications and other personal property.  3. Contract with any existing library to make use of its library for the purpose of a public law library, under proper rules and regulations to be prescribed by the board.  4. Authorize the law librarian to act for the board in matters it deems appropriate.  5. Generally do all that may be necessary to carry into effect the provisions of this chapter.  [Part 6:250:1913; 1919 RL p. 2708; NCL § 2255] — (NRS A 1983, 341)