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27 ME Rev Stat § 4-A (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 27: LIBRARIES, HISTORY, CULTURE AND ART|Chapter 1: STATE LIBRARY|Subchapter 1: STATE LIBRARIAN|27 §4-A. Revolving Fund

 §4-A. Revolving Fund 1.  Fund created.  There is established within the Maine State Library a revolving fund for use by the library to replace books, documents or other materials that are damaged, lost or unrecoverable for which a charge is made.   [PL 1981, c. 496 (NEW).] 2.  Price and rates.  The State Librarian is authorized to fix the value of library items at current replacement costs plus a reasonable amount incurred in recovering these items.   [PL 1981, c. 496 (NEW).] 3.  Income.  Income received from subsection 2 shall be credited to the revolving fund to be used as a continuing carrying account to carry out the purposes of subsection 1.   [PL 1981, c. 496 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1981, c. 496 (NEW).
27 ME Rev Stat § 4-B (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 27: LIBRARIES, HISTORY, CULTURE AND ART|Chapter 1: STATE LIBRARY|Subchapter 1: STATE LIBRARIAN|27 §4-B. Carrying account

 §4-B. Carrying account The State Librarian may purchase documents, maps, journals or any other printed material of significance to the historical heritage of Maine. Notification of these purchases shall be made to the State Archivist and State Museum Director. Any funds appropriated for the acquisitions of materials shall not lapse but shall be carried forward from year to year.   [PL 1983, c. 517, §1 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1983, c. 517, §1 (NEW).
27 ME Rev Stat § 5 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 27: LIBRARIES, HISTORY, CULTURE AND ART|Chapter 1: STATE LIBRARY|Subchapter 1: STATE LIBRARIAN|27 §5. Annual report (REPEALED)

 §5. Annual report (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1971, c. 610, §14 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 700, §B16 (RP).
27 ME Rev Stat § 6 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 27: LIBRARIES, HISTORY, CULTURE AND ART|Chapter 1: STATE LIBRARY|Subchapter 1: STATE LIBRARIAN|27 §6. Reports from counties, cities and towns

 §6. Reports from counties, cities and towns Town clerks of the several towns, city clerks of the several cities and treasurers of the several counties shall promptly transmit to the librarian of the Maine State Library copies of all printed reports of said towns, cities and counties, including all printed exhibits of town, city and county expenditures.
27 ME Rev Stat § 7 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 27: LIBRARIES, HISTORY, CULTURE AND ART|Chapter 1: STATE LIBRARY|Subchapter 1: STATE LIBRARIAN|27 §7. Private support organization

 §7. Private support organization 1.  Designation of private support organization.  The State Librarian shall designate a nonprofit organization as the private support organization for the Maine State Library. The designated organization must be incorporated as a nonprofit corporation under the laws of the State, and its sole purpose, as reflected in its bylaws, must be to organize and foster support for the Maine State Library and the library's programs.   [PL 2009, c. 571, Pt. YYY, §1 (NEW).] 2.  Nonvoting member on board of directors.  The State Librarian, or the librarian's designee, must be made a nonvoting ex officio member of the private support organization's board of directors.   [PL 2009, c. 571, Pt. YYY, §1 (NEW).] 3.  Plan of work.  The State Librarian shall negotiate an annual memorandum of understanding between the Maine State Library and the private support organization that outlines a plan of work identifying priority projects of mutual benefit and cooperation.   [PL 2009, c. 571, Pt. YYY, §1 (NEW).] 4.  Use of property.  The State Librarian may permit the appropriate use of fixed property, equipment and facilities of the Maine State Library by the private support organization. Such use must be directly in keeping with the purpose of the private support organization as set out in subsection 1 and must comply with all appropriate state policies and procedures.   [PL 2009, c. 571, Pt. YYY, §1 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2009, c. 571, Pt. YYY, §1 (NEW).
27 ME Rev Stat § 8 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 27: LIBRARIES, HISTORY, CULTURE AND ART|Chapter 1: STATE LIBRARY|Subchapter 1: STATE LIBRARIAN|27 §8. Maine Public Library Fund

 §8. Maine Public Library Fund There is established the Maine Public Library Fund, an interest-bearing account, referred to in this section as "the fund." The fund receives money deposited by the Treasurer of State pursuant to Title 36, section 5291 and any other money contributed to the fund. The fund is administered by the State Librarian. All money deposited in the fund and the earnings on that money remain in the fund to be used to provide grants to free public libraries for use in providing services identified as priority services by the State Librarian. Money in the fund may also be used for the necessary administrative and personnel costs associated with the management of the fund but may not be deposited in the General Fund or any other fund except as specifically provided by law.   [PL 2011, c. 685, §1 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 2011, c. 685, §1 (NEW).
27 ME Rev Stat § 9 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 27: LIBRARIES, HISTORY, CULTURE AND ART|Chapter 1: STATE LIBRARY|Subchapter 1: STATE LIBRARIAN|27 §9. Blind and Visually Impaired News Access Fund

 §9. Blind and Visually Impaired News Access Fund The Blind and Visually Impaired News Access Fund, referred to in this section as "the fund," is established as a dedicated fund within the Maine State Library to be used to provide access to a news service provided by a national federation for blind and visually impaired persons. The fund is nonlapsing. The fund receives money transferred by the Public Utilities Commission from the state universal service fund pursuant to Title 35‑A, section 7104, subsection 9. The Maine State Library may accept gifts or grants, including, but not limited to, federal grants, for the purposes of this section. Funds transferred from the state universal service fund pursuant to Title 35‑A, section 7104, subsection 9 and all gifts and grants and authorized appropriations must be deposited in the fund.   [PL 2019, c. 15, §1 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 2019, c. 15, §1 (NEW).
27 ME Rev Stat § 31 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 27: LIBRARIES, HISTORY, CULTURE AND ART|Chapter 1: STATE LIBRARY|Subchapter 2: OPERATION AND SERVICES|27 §31. Library hours

 §31. Library hours The State Librarian shall keep the library open at least 35 hours per week. A person may not be admitted to the library rooms out of library hours or take any book or other material from the library without the consent of the librarian.   [PL 2013, c. 82, §1 (AMD).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1973, c. 626, §1 (AMD). PL 2013, c. 82, §1 (AMD).
27 ME Rev Stat § 32 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 27: LIBRARIES, HISTORY, CULTURE AND ART|Chapter 1: STATE LIBRARY|Subchapter 2: OPERATION AND SERVICES|27 §32. Historical research

 §32. Historical research As a part of the general duties of his office, the State Librarian shall maintain a section of historical research which shall have charge of all Maine historical work in the library and carry on research work relating to the history of the State.
27 ME Rev Stat § 33 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 27: LIBRARIES, HISTORY, CULTURE AND ART|Chapter 1: STATE LIBRARY|Subchapter 2: OPERATION AND SERVICES|27 §33. Legislative reference (REPEALED)

 §33. Legislative reference (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1971, c. 480, §6 (RP).
27 ME Rev Stat § 34 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 27: LIBRARIES, HISTORY, CULTURE AND ART|Chapter 1: STATE LIBRARY|Subchapter 2: OPERATION AND SERVICES|27 §34. Library development

 §34. Library development The Department of Education shall maintain a school library media section in cooperation with the Maine State Library that must carry on the following activities:   [PL 1989, c. 700, Pt. B, §17 (RPR).]1.  Media center standards.  Recommending school library media center standards and evaluation of programs;   [PL 1989, c. 700, Pt. B, §17 (NEW).] 2.  Certification of media professionals.  Assisting in the certification and recertification of school library media professionals;   [PL 1989, c. 700, Pt. B, §17 (NEW).] 3.  Project review.  Reviewing state funded school library media center construction and renovation projects;   [PL 1989, c. 700, Pt. B, §17 (NEW).] 4.  Expenditures for school library media programs.  Advising the Commissioner of Education on the expenditure of state and federal grants for school library media programs;   [PL 1989, c. 700, Pt. B, §17 (NEW).] 5.  School approval.  Assisting the Commissioner of Education with basic school approvals as it pertains to library instruction;   [PL 1989, c. 700, Pt. B, §17 (NEW).] 6.  School accreditation.  Assisting with local school accreditation visits;   [PL 1989, c. 700, Pt. B, §17 (NEW).] 7.  School library staff.  Providing leadership in staff development and continuing education of school library staff;   [PL 1989, c. 700, Pt. B, §17 (NEW).] 8.  Information for local school systems.  Providing educational research and resource information for local school systems;   [PL 1989, c. 700, Pt. B, §17 (NEW).] 9.  Video tape library.   [PL 2013, c. 82, §2 (RP).] 10.  Related activities.  Related activities in cooperation with the Maine State Cultural Affairs Council; and   [PL 2013, c. 82, §3 (AMD).] 11.  Electronic resources and database library.  Maintaining and providing an electronic library service as well as a database library for use by elementary and secondary schools.   [PL 2013, c. 82, §4 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1971, c. 127, §2 (AMD). PL 1973, c. 626, §2 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 700, §B17 (RPR). PL 2013, c. 82, §§2-4 (AMD).
27 ME Rev Stat § 35 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 27: LIBRARIES, HISTORY, CULTURE AND ART|Chapter 1: STATE LIBRARY|Subchapter 2: OPERATION AND SERVICES|27 §35. Traveling libraries (REPEALED)

 §35. Traveling libraries (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1971, c. 127, §3 (RP).
27 ME Rev Stat § 36 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 27: LIBRARIES, HISTORY, CULTURE AND ART|Chapter 1: STATE LIBRARY|Subchapter 2: OPERATION AND SERVICES|27 §36. Advice to local libraries; gifts; schools of library instruction

 §36. Advice to local libraries; gifts; schools of library instruction The Maine State Library shall give advice to all school, state, institutional and public libraries, and to all communities in the State that may propose to establish libraries, as to the best means of establishing and administering the libraries, selecting and cataloging books and other details of library management, and may send its employees to aid in organizing such libraries or assist in the improvement of those already established. The Maine State Library shall formulate and present to the Legislature a plan for statewide library development and the Maine State Library is designated as the agency for the administration of the plan and is granted the authority to administer the plan on behalf of the State. The Maine State Library may receive gifts of money, books or other property that may be used or held in trust for the purpose or purposes given. The Maine State Library may establish an endowment fund. Any funds, if given as an endowment, must be invested by the Treasurer of State according to the laws governing the investment of trust funds. The Maine State Library may publish lists and circulars of information and may cooperate with the libraries and commissions of other states in the publication of documents in order to secure the most economical administration of its work. The Maine State Library may conduct courses or schools of library instruction and hold librarians' institutes in various parts of the State, and cooperate with others in those schools or institutes. The Maine State Library shall perform such other library service as the Maine State Library may consider for the best interests of the citizens of the State.   [PL 1991, c. 622, Pt. V, §1 (AMD).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1971, c. 480, §7 (AMD). PL 1973, c. 626, §3 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 622, §V1 (AMD).
27 ME Rev Stat § 37 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 27: LIBRARIES, HISTORY, CULTURE AND ART|Chapter 1: STATE LIBRARY|Subchapter 2: OPERATION AND SERVICES|27 §37. Bookmobile service (REPEALED)

 §37. Bookmobile service (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1973, c. 626, §4 (AMD). PL 2013, c. 82, §5 (RP).
27 ME Rev Stat § 38 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 27: LIBRARIES, HISTORY, CULTURE AND ART|Chapter 1: STATE LIBRARY|Subchapter 2: OPERATION AND SERVICES|27 §38. Compliance with federal law

 §38. Compliance with federal law The State Librarian, with the approval of the Governor, may make any regulations necessary to enable the State to comply with any law of the United States, heretofore or hereafter enacted, intended to promote public library services. The Maine State Library is the sole agency authorized to develop, submit and administer or supervise the administration of any state plan required under such law. The Treasurer of State shall be custodian of any money that may be allotted by the Federal Government for general public library services.   [PL 1989, c. 700, Pt. A, §108 (AMD).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1975, c. 771, §291 (AMD). PL 1981, c. 464, §28 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 700, §A108 (AMD).
27 ME Rev Stat § 39 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 27: LIBRARIES, HISTORY, CULTURE AND ART|Chapter 1: STATE LIBRARY|Subchapter 2: OPERATION AND SERVICES|27 §39. Statewide Library Information System

 §39. Statewide Library Information System 1.  Statement of policy.  The Legislature declares that it is the policy of the State that cooperation among Maine libraries of all types should be fostered and encouraged. The sharing of library holdings and of library-developed tools for obtaining electronic information from networked resources enriches the economic, educational and cultural life of each Maine community. Citizen access to materials purchased with public dollars in an era of widespread access to electronic information networks requires that materials be identifiable by title and physical location. It is in the public interest that the Maine State Library promote and assist access by recording information about resources available through Maine libraries and maintaining them in an always-current, immediately accessible electronic form readily available to every citizen through a variety of telephone and network connections.   [PL 1995, c. 475, Pt. A, §1 (AMD); PL 1995, c. 475, Pt. A, §2 (AFF).] 2.  Legislative intent.  Recognizing the value of broad citizen access to information, the State assigns to the Maine State Library the responsibility of providing electronic access to information resources including: the creation of an online catalog of the holdings of libraries and other governmental units throughout the State; the provision of online indexing, full text and document delivery of newspaper, periodical and journal articles; the maintenance of a gateway to the Internet and its vast array of electronic resources; the coordination of an effective and efficient means of transporting physical materials among libraries; and the development of a program to teach citizens of the State to successfully locate, retrieve and use the information contained within various computer systems. It is the intent of the Legislature to provide the Maine State Library with the resources necessary to carry out this section.   [PL 1995, c. 475, Pt. A, §1 (AMD); PL 1995, c. 475, Pt. A, §2 (AFF).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1987, c. 462 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 700, §A109 (AMD). PL 1995, c. 475, §A1 (AMD). PL 1995, c. 475, §A2 (AFF).
27 ME Rev Stat § 40 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 27: LIBRARIES, HISTORY, CULTURE AND ART|Chapter 1: STATE LIBRARY|Subchapter 2: OPERATION AND SERVICES|27 §40. Accessible electronic information services

 §40. Accessible electronic information services 1.  Definitions.  As used in this section, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings.   A. "Accessible electronic information service" means news and other information, including but not limited to newspapers, provided to eligible individuals from a multistate service center using high-speed computers and telecommunications technology for interstate acquisition of content and rapid distribution in a form appropriate for use by such individuals.   [PL 2005, c. 651, §1 (NEW).]B. "Eligible individuals" means blind, visually impaired or disabled individuals who are eligible for library loan services through the Library of Congress and the National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped pursuant to 36 Code of Federal Regulations, Section 701.10(b).   [PL 2005, c. 651, §1 (NEW).]C. "Qualified entity" means an agency, instrumentality or political subdivision of the State or a nonprofit organization that:   (1) Provides interstate access for eligible individuals to read daily newspapers through producing audio or Braille editions by computer;   (2) Obtains electronic news text either over the Internet or through direct transfer arrangements made with participating news organizations; and   (3) Provides a means of program administration and reader registration on the Internet.   [PL 2005, c. 651, §1 (NEW).][PL 2005, c. 651, §1 (NEW).] 2.  Provision of service.  The State Librarian may enter into an agreement with a qualified entity to provide an accessible electronic information service for eligible individuals. If an agreement is entered into, the State Librarian may make use of federal and other funds available for this purpose.   [PL 2005, c. 651, §1 (NEW).] 3.  Telecommunications education access fund.  The State Librarian or the Commissioner of Education may enter into contracts or order services on behalf of schools and libraries in connection with the telecommunications education access fund pursuant to Title 35-A, section 7104-B. The State Librarian or the Commissioner of Education may take advantage of any discounts available pursuant to the federal Telecommunications Act of 1996.   [PL 2009, c. 274, §17 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2005, c. 651, §1 (NEW). PL 2009, c. 274, §17 (AMD).
27 ME Rev Stat § 61 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 27: LIBRARIES, HISTORY, CULTURE AND ART|Chapter 1: STATE LIBRARY|Subchapter 3: DISTRIBUTION OF BOOKS AND RECORDS|27 §61. Maine Reports (REPEALED)

 §61. Maine Reports (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1971, c. 480, §8 (RP).
27 ME Rev Stat § 62 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 27: LIBRARIES, HISTORY, CULTURE AND ART|Chapter 1: STATE LIBRARY|Subchapter 3: DISTRIBUTION OF BOOKS AND RECORDS|27 §62. Distribution and sale (REPEALED)

 §62. Distribution and sale (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1965, c. 425, §17 (RPR). PL 1971, c. 480, §8 (RP).
27 ME Rev Stat § 63 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 27: LIBRARIES, HISTORY, CULTURE AND ART|Chapter 1: STATE LIBRARY|Subchapter 3: DISTRIBUTION OF BOOKS AND RECORDS|27 §63. Price (REPEALED)

 §63. Price (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1971, c. 480, §8 (RP).
27 ME Rev Stat § 64 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 27: LIBRARIES, HISTORY, CULTURE AND ART|Chapter 1: STATE LIBRARY|Subchapter 3: DISTRIBUTION OF BOOKS AND RECORDS|27 §64. Disposition of proceeds (REPEALED)

 §64. Disposition of proceeds (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1971, c. 480, §8 (RP).
27 ME Rev Stat § 65 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 27: LIBRARIES, HISTORY, CULTURE AND ART|Chapter 1: STATE LIBRARY|Subchapter 3: DISTRIBUTION OF BOOKS AND RECORDS|27 §65. Recipients authorized (REPEALED)

 §65. Recipients authorized (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1965, c. 425, §18 (RPR). PL 1969, c. 37 (AMD). PL 1971, c. 480, §8 (RP).
27 ME Rev Stat § 66 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 27: LIBRARIES, HISTORY, CULTURE AND ART|Chapter 1: STATE LIBRARY|Subchapter 3: DISTRIBUTION OF BOOKS AND RECORDS|27 §66. Reports of departments and institutions

 §66. Reports of departments and institutions The State Librarian shall distribute reports of the departments and institutions of the State and other books and documents published or purchased by the State in such manner as the law may direct. The State Librarian may transmit one copy of each published report of each department of the State Government to each library in the State and to the libraries of other states and territories, and make such other and further distribution as in the State Librarian's judgment seems proper. The State Librarian shall maintain a document room in which must be stored all department reports and other publications of the State intended for distribution and shall keep an accurate account of all books and documents received.   [PL 2013, c. 82, §6 (AMD).]SECTION HISTORY PL 2013, c. 82, §6 (AMD).
27 ME Rev Stat § 67 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 27: LIBRARIES, HISTORY, CULTURE AND ART|Chapter 1: STATE LIBRARY|Subchapter 3: DISTRIBUTION OF BOOKS AND RECORDS|27 §67. Published records of vital statistics purchased (REPEALED)

 §67. Published records of vital statistics purchased (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1967, c. 236 (AMD). PL 1973, c. 626, §5 (RP).
27 ME Rev Stat § 68 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 27: LIBRARIES, HISTORY, CULTURE AND ART|Chapter 1: STATE LIBRARY|Subchapter 3: DISTRIBUTION OF BOOKS AND RECORDS|27 §68. Records of vital statistics distributed (REPEALED)

 §68. Records of vital statistics distributed (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1973, c. 626, §5 (RP).
27 ME Rev Stat § 69 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 27: LIBRARIES, HISTORY, CULTURE AND ART|Chapter 1: STATE LIBRARY|Subchapter 3: DISTRIBUTION OF BOOKS AND RECORDS|27 §69. Purchase of Maine histories

 §69. Purchase of Maine histories 1.  Purchase.  The State Librarian shall purchase at least 2 copies of every town history or other book concerning the history of this State that is published in Maine.   [PL 2013, c. 82, §7 (AMD).] 2.  Distribution.   [PL 2013, c. 82, §7 (RP).] 3.  Surplus.   [PL 2013, c. 82, §7 (RP).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1977, c. 546, §1 (NEW). PL 2005, c. 683, §A45 (AMD). PL 2013, c. 82, §7 (AMD).