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NH Rev Stat § 201-A:2 (2021)
2021 New Hampshire Revised Statutes|Title XVI - Libraries|Title 201-A - The State Library|Section 201-A:2 - Services of the State Library.

    201-A:2 Services of the State Library. –||The state library shall provide the following library services and facilities for the benefit of the various branches of state government and for the people of the state.||I. Legislative Reference Service. A reference service and collection of materials especially designed to provide such information as will aid the members of the general court to meet their legislative responsibilities.||II. [Repealed.]||III. General Reference Service. A collection of books and related materials necessary for an adequate reference service to provide for the needs of state and local officials and employees, educators and scholars, and the general public. This collection shall include:||(a) Materials especially relating to the work of the several departments;||(b) Books, manuscripts and other material concerning the state, including all the official publications of the state and its political subdivisions; and||(c) Books and related materials to supplement and reinforce the resources of public libraries and school libraries.||IV. [Repealed.]||V. Advisory and Planning Assistance. Promote and advance library service throughout the state and serve as the coordinator for a statewide system of libraries. It may supply professional advice and information on the management and operation of libraries through conferences, institutes, correspondence and publications and may organize and administer projects to demonstrate efficient and economical methods of improved service. It shall collect information about libraries; study library problems and make the findings known throughout the state.||VI. Library Services to Persons with Disabilities and Advisory Service to State Institutions.||(a) Provide disabled persons with talking books, large print books, and other federally funded services as provided under P.L. 91-600 as amended.||(b) Provide consultant services to the tax-supported residential-treatment institutions of New Hampshire. Such services shall include, but not be limited to, the following:||(1) To render encouragement, advice and assistance for the establishment and operation of institutional libraries;||(2) To establish guidelines for institutional libraries;||(3) To make grants for developing library media services;||(4) To collect information on the nature, extent and quality of institutional library services and publish statistics on a regular basis;||(5) To promote the need for adequate institutional library service to the community at large;||(6) To promote inter-departmental cooperation and communication between institutional libraries;||(7) To promote cooperation between the public libraries, state agencies and institutional libraries; and||(8) To serve as a channel for informing institutions of federal and other library funding.|||Source. GS 7:1. GL 7:1. PS 8:1. 1917, 59:1. PL 10:1. RL 15:1. 1943, 90:1, par. 7. RSA 201:7. 1963, 21:1. 1977, 241:1. 1981, 365:1; 499:6, I; 510:6. 1990, 140:2, III, X. 1994, 7:8, eff. April 5, 1994.|
NH Rev Stat § 201-A:3 (2021)
2021 New Hampshire Revised Statutes|Title XVI - Libraries|Title 201-A - The State Library|Section 201-A:3 - to 201-A:5 Repealed by 2010, 368:1(20), eff. Dec. 31, 2010.

    201-A:3 to 201-A:5 Repealed by 2010, 368:1(20), eff. Dec. 31, 2010. –|
NH Rev Stat § 201-A:6 (2021)
2021 New Hampshire Revised Statutes|Title XVI - Libraries|Title 201-A - The State Library|Section 201-A:6 - Repealed by 1989, 35:23, II, eff. June 11, 1989.

    201-A:6 Repealed by 1989, 35:23, II, eff. June 11, 1989. –|
NH Rev Stat § 201-A:7 (2021)
2021 New Hampshire Revised Statutes|Title XVI - Libraries|Title 201-A - The State Library|Section 201-A:7 - to 201-A:8-b Repealed by 2010, 368:1(20), eff. Dec. 31, 2010.

    201-A:7 to 201-A:8-b Repealed by 2010, 368:1(20), eff. Dec. 31, 2010. –|
NH Rev Stat § 201-A:9 (2021)
2021 New Hampshire Revised Statutes|Title XVI - Libraries|Title 201-A - The State Library|Section 201-A:9 - Powers and Duties of State Librarian.

    201-A:9 Powers and Duties of State Librarian. –||The state librarian, also known as the director of libraries, shall, in addition to the other powers, duties and responsibilities provided by law:||I. Preserve a sufficient number of copies of all official reports, documents, and records including those enumerated in RSA 20 and in RSA 505 to be deposited in the state library.||II. Collect and analyze statistics and undertake research pertaining to libraries and make the resultant findings available to all public, school and institutional libraries within the state.||III. Publish and submit to the commissioner a biennial report of its activities and of the status and needs of the library as reported by the state librarian, including recommendations for improving library service.||IV. Issue a publication at least 4 times a year which shall contain general and specific information to improve library management. It shall be distributed under the direction of the state librarian.||V. Purchase books and related materials for the state library, subject to RSA 21-I:18, VI.||VI. Operate a cataloging service for the benefit of the statewide development system.|||Source. 1846, 343:2. 1862, 2588:1. 1866, 4232:4. GS 7:5. GL 7:5. PS 8:11. 1917, 59:1. PL 10:11, 23. RL 15:10, 22. 1943, 90:1, pars. 9, 13, 18. RSA 201:10, 15, 20. 1963, 21:1. 1985, 268:14. 1989, 35:17, eff. June 11, 1989.|
NH Rev Stat § 201-A:10 (2021)
2021 New Hampshire Revised Statutes|Title XVI - Libraries|Title 201-A - The State Library|Section 201-A:10 - State Librarian; Authority.

    201-A:10 State Librarian;  Authority. –||In addition to the duties imposed by law, the state librarian may, subject to the approval of the commissioner:||I. Receive and accept at any time such sums of money as may be donated for the purpose of purchasing books or other supplies or facilities for the state library; and money so received shall be converted into a continuous fund or funds which shall not lapse; to be held by the state treasurer from which payments shall be made in accordance with the stipulations of the donor, upon warrant of the governor and council for such purposes as are approved by the commissioner;||II. Dispose by sale, exchange, or otherwise of all or any part of the surplus state publications deposited with the state library after 24 months;||III. Act as custodian for the state of collections of books, pamphlets, maps, manuscripts and other materials, upon such terms as seem proper;||IV. [Repealed.]||V. Enter, with the approval of the governor and council, into any agreement or compact with any other state or states, with the United States, and with library trustees and other agencies, public and private, for the purpose of developing, improving or operating library facilities and services on the basis of mutual advantages and thereby providing more efficient or economical library service;||VI. Issue booklets, bulletins, and other publications as will benefit the libraries of the state and increase the efficiency of the state library;||VII. Award scholarships to qualified persons to attend a graduate library school accredited by the American Library Association;||VIII. Establish, equip, and maintain branch offices when the library needs of the state will be better served;||IX. [Repealed.]||X. Conduct and arrange for training programs for library personnel.|||Source. 1895, 24:6. 1909, 39:1. 1917, 59:1. PL 10:19, 20, 21. RL 15:18, 19, 20. 1943, 90:1, pars. 11, 14. 1947, 26:1. RSA 201:13, 16, 22. 1957, 23:1. 1963, 21:1. 1981, 499:6, II, III. 1985, 268:15, 16. 1988, 47:2. 1989, 35:18, eff. June 11, 1989.|
NH Rev Stat § 201-A:11 (2021)
2021 New Hampshire Revised Statutes|Title XVI - Libraries|Title 201-A - The State Library|Section 201-A:11 - Repealed by 1981, 499:6, IV, eff. Aug. 28, 1981.

    201-A:11 Repealed by 1981, 499:6, IV, eff. Aug. 28, 1981. –|
NH Rev Stat § 201-A:12 (2021)
2021 New Hampshire Revised Statutes|Title XVI - Libraries|Title 201-A - The State Library|Section 201-A:12 - Repealed by 1985, 268:43, II, eff. Jan. 1, 1986.

    201-A:12 Repealed by 1985, 268:43, II, eff. Jan. 1, 1986. –|
NH Rev Stat § 201-A:13 (2021)
2021 New Hampshire Revised Statutes|Title XVI - Libraries|Title 201-A - The State Library|Section 201-A:13 - Acceptance of Funds.

    201-A:13 Acceptance of Funds. –||The advisory council may receive and accept any money granted by the federal government equalizing or strengthening a state-wide system of library service in New Hampshire. Any gift or grant from the federal government shall be deposited in the state treasury and credited to a special fund which shall be continuous and shall not lapse. All moneys so deposited shall be paid out by the treasurer on a warrant of the governor and council for services approved by the advisory council which will improve and equalize library service in this state.|||Source. 1947, 26:1. RSA 201:22. 1963, 21:1. 1985, 268:17. 1989, 35:19, eff. June 11, 1989.|
NH Rev Stat § 201-A:14, 201-A:15 (2021)
2021 New Hampshire Revised Statutes|Title XVI - Libraries|Title 201-A - The State Library|Section 201-A:14, 201-A:15 - Repealed by 1985, 268:43, II, eff. Jan. 1, 1986.

    201-A:14, 201-A:15 Repealed by 1985, 268:43, II, eff. Jan. 1, 1986. –|
NH Rev Stat § 201-A:16 (2021)
2021 New Hampshire Revised Statutes|Title XVI - Libraries|Title 201-A - The State Library|Section 201-A:16 - Repealed by 1989, 35:23, III, eff. June 11, 1989.

    201-A:16 Repealed by 1989, 35:23, III, eff. June 11, 1989. –|
NH Rev Stat § 201-A:17 (2021)
2021 New Hampshire Revised Statutes|Title XVI - Libraries|Title 201-A - The State Library|Section 201-A:17 - Repealed by 1985, 268:43, II, eff. Jan. 1, 1986.

    201-A:17 Repealed by 1985, 268:43, II, eff. Jan. 1, 1986. –|
NH Rev Stat § 201-A:18 (2021)
2021 New Hampshire Revised Statutes|Title XVI - Libraries|Title 201-A - The State Library|Section 201-A:18 - Deposit of Official Reports and Publications.

    201-A:18 Deposit of Official Reports and Publications. –||I. Within 30 days after publication:||(a) The head of every state department and institution, every legislative commission and any commission operating under executive authority shall deliver to the state library 3 copies of all reports and all other publications issued under the authority of the state department or institution,||(b) The head of each state-supported institution of learning, including the University of New Hampshire, shall deliver 2 copies of all reports and all other publications issued under the authority of the state department or institution,||(c) The county commissioners of each county shall forward to the state library 2 copies of the report of the county for the previous fiscal year,||(d) The clerk in each town and city shall forward to the state library 2 copies each, and to the library of the University of New Hampshire one copy each, of the city or town report for the previous fiscal year.||II. [Repealed.]|||Source. 1891, 7:13. 1895, 3:3. 1907, 41:2. 1917, 59:1. PL 10:20, 21, 24, 25, 26. RL 15:19, 20, 23, 24, 25. 1943, 90:1, pars. 14, 15, 21, 22. RSA 201:16, 17, 24, 25. 1963, 21:1. 1973, 153:1. 1977, 337:2. 1981, 510:7, eff. Aug. 28, 1981.|
NH Rev Stat § 201-A:19 (2021)
2021 New Hampshire Revised Statutes|Title XVI - Libraries|Title 201-A - The State Library|Section 201-A:19 - Disposition of Fees, Fines and Exchange of Property.

    201-A:19 Disposition of Fees, Fines and Exchange of Property. –||I. Any funds accruing to the state library from the sale or exchange of books, pamphlets, maps, manuscripts and other related material, or from fees and fines from lost or damaged property, shall be paid into the state treasury and held in a continuous fund for the purchase of books and related materials for the state library.||II. Any funds accruing to the state library from the sale of data base services, barcodes, cataloging records, magnetic tapes, laser discs, video tapes, or related and similar materials shall be paid into the state treasury and held in a continuous fund for the support of the New Hampshire automated information system.|||Source. 1943, 90:1, par. 12. RSA 201:14. 1963, 21:1. 1985, 131:1, eff. July 19, 1985.|
NH Rev Stat § 201-A:20 (2021)
2021 New Hampshire Revised Statutes|Title XVI - Libraries|Title 201-A - The State Library|Section 201-A:20 - Building and Facilities.

    201-A:20 Building and Facilities. –||The state library shall control all space in the state library building. The department of administrative services shall maintain the state library building and grounds in suitable repair and condition for use by the state library.|||Source. 1893, 11:1. 1895, 31:1. 1917, 59:1. PL 10:29, 48. 1939, 184:3. RL 15:28, 48. 1943, 90:1, par. 17. 1950, 5, part 6:1, par. 17. RSA 201:19, 27. 1963, 21:1. 1973, 214:3. 1985, 268:19.|
NH Rev Stat § 201-A:21 (2021)
2021 New Hampshire Revised Statutes|Title XVI - Libraries|Title 201-A - The State Library|Section 201-A:21 - Definitions.

    201-A:21 Definitions. –||As used in this subdivision:||I. [Repealed.]||I-a. "Official locator service" means the system or method by which state government information is disseminated to the public via a telecommunications network or successor technology. This locator service shall identify, locate, and describe publicly available state government information resources, including electronic information resources.||II. "Regional system" means an information network serving one or more communities as established under RSA 201-A:22, II.||III. "Section" means the network services section established as part of the state library under RSA 201-A:22, I.||IV. "System" means the New Hampshire automated information system established under RSA 201-A:22.|||Source. 1983, 271:1; 1992, 51:4. 1995, 33:1. 1997, 202:3, eff. Aug. 17, 1997. 2010, 368:28, IV, eff. Dec. 31, 2010.|
NH Rev Stat § 201-A:22 (2021)
2021 New Hampshire Revised Statutes|Title XVI - Libraries|Title 201-A - The State Library|Section 201-A:22 - New Hampshire Automated Information System.

    201-A:22 New Hampshire Automated Information System. –||I. There shall be a section as part of the state library operated by the division of libraries in the department of natural and cultural resources. The network services section shall oversee the functioning and maintenance of the system.||II. The system shall consist of an integrated automated data processing and information retrieval system, regional systems, and an integrated statewide information network. The information network shall include public, academic, school, and special libraries, organizations, and government departments, agencies, and their subdivisions. The system shall include the following elements and operations as rapidly as funds and circumstances permit:||(a) General and governmental reference and research capabilities.||(b) Unique indexing and retrieval capabilities for New Hampshire state documents.||(c) A union catalog of statewide library holdings.||(d) A directory of information concerning state agencies and their services.||(e) Cataloging, electronic mail, and electronic interlibrary functions for the libraries included in the information network.||(f) Any other operation considered desirable, necessary or feasible.|||Source. 1983, 271:1. 1985, 268:20. 1990, 73:1. 1992, 51:5. 1995, 33:2, 3. 1998, 363:3, eff. Aug. 25, 1998. 2017, 156:38, eff. July 1, 2017.|
NH Rev Stat § 201-A:23 (2021)
2021 New Hampshire Revised Statutes|Title XVI - Libraries|Title 201-A - The State Library|Section 201-A:23 - Purpose of New Hampshire Automated Information System.

    201-A:23 Purpose of New Hampshire Automated Information System. –||The purposes of the system shall be to:||I. Allow New Hampshire library management to assume additional responsibility for the availability, accuracy and validity of data accumulated and processed locally.||II. Allow New Hampshire libraries to utilize distributed data processing solutions which satisfy end-user needs within the policies and procedures which are developed by the commissioner of natural and cultural resources.||III. Provide electronic access to state government information to libraries, state agencies, and the general public.|||Source. 1983, 271:1. 1985, 268:21. 1990, 73:1. 1992, 51:6. 1997, 202:4. 1998, 363:3, eff. Aug. 25, 1998. 2017, 156:38, eff. July 1, 2017.|
NH Rev Stat § 201-A:24, 201-A:24-a (2021)
2021 New Hampshire Revised Statutes|Title XVI - Libraries|Title 201-A - The State Library|Section 201-A:24, 201-A:24-a - Repealed by 2010, 368:1(21), eff. Dec. 31, 2010.

    201-A:24, 201-A:24-a Repealed by 2010, 368:1(21), eff. Dec. 31, 2010. –|
NH Rev Stat § 201-A:26 (2021)
2021 New Hampshire Revised Statutes|Title XVI - Libraries|Title 201-A - The State Library|Section 201-A:26 - Repealed by 1992, 51:9, eff. June 12, 1992.

    201-A:26 Repealed by 1992, 51:9, eff. June 12, 1992. –|
NH Rev Stat § 201-A:27 (2021)
2021 New Hampshire Revised Statutes|Title XVI - Libraries|Title 201-A - The State Library|Section 201-A:27 - Repealed by 2010, 368:1(22), eff. Dec. 31, 2010.

    201-A:27 Repealed by 2010, 368:1(22), eff. Dec. 31, 2010. –|
NH Rev Stat § 201-B:2 (2021)
2021 New Hampshire Revised Statutes|Title XVI - Libraries|Title 201-B - Interstate Library Compact|Section 201-B:2 - Limitation on Capital Expenditures.

    201-B:2 Limitation on Capital Expenditures. –||No city or town of this state shall be party to a library agreement which provides for the construction or maintenance of a library pursuant to Article III, (c)(7) of the compact, nor pledge its credit in support of such a library, or contribute to the capital financing thereof, except after compliance with any laws applicable to such cities or towns relating to or governing capital outlays and the pledging of credit.|||Source. 1963, 106:1, eff. July 23, 1963.|
NH Rev Stat § 201-B:3 (2021)
2021 New Hampshire Revised Statutes|Title XVI - Libraries|Title 201-B - Interstate Library Compact|Section 201-B:3 - Definition.

    201-B:3 Definition. –||As used in the compact, "state library agency", with reference to this state, means the commissioner of natural and cultural resources.|||Source. 1963, 106:1. 1985, 268:6, I(a). 1990, 73:1. 1998, 363:3, eff. Aug. 25, 1998. 2017, 156:38, eff. July 1, 2017.|
NH Rev Stat § 201-B:4 (2021)
2021 New Hampshire Revised Statutes|Title XVI - Libraries|Title 201-B - Interstate Library Compact|Section 201-B:4 - Eligibility for Aid.

    201-B:4 Eligibility for Aid. –||An interstate library district lying partly within this state may claim and be entitled to receive state aid in support of any of its functions to the same extent and in the same manner as such functions are eligible for support when carried on by entities wholly within this state. For the purposes of computing and apportioning state aid to an interstate library district, this state will consider that portion of the area which lies within this state as an independent entity for the performance of the aided function or functions and compute and apportion the aid accordingly. Subject to any applicable laws of this state, such a district also may apply for and be entitled to receive any federal aid for which it may be eligible.|||Source. 1963, 106:1, eff. July 23, 1963.|
NH Rev Stat § 201-B:5 (2021)
2021 New Hampshire Revised Statutes|Title XVI - Libraries|Title 201-B - Interstate Library Compact|Section 201-B:5 - Designation of Administrator.

    201-B:5 Designation of Administrator. –||The state librarian shall be the compact administrator pursuant to Article X of the compact. The assistant state librarian shall be the deputy compact administrator pursuant to said Article.|||Source. 1963, 106:1, eff. July 23, 1963.|
NH Rev Stat § 201-B:6 (2021)
2021 New Hampshire Revised Statutes|Title XVI - Libraries|Title 201-B - Interstate Library Compact|Section 201-B:6 - Withdrawal.

    201-B:6 Withdrawal. –||In the event of withdrawal from the compact the state librarian shall send and receive any notices required by Article XI(b) of the compact.|||Source. 1963, 106:1, eff. July 23, 1963.|
NH Rev Stat § 201-D:1 (2021)
2021 New Hampshire Revised Statutes|Title XVI - Libraries|Title 201-D - Statewide Library Development System|Section 201-D:1 - Definitions.

    201-D:1 Definitions. –||In this chapter:||I. "Accredited library" means a member library which meets the standards of the highest category of affiliation, including providing specified services to other area libraries.||II. "Associate library" means a member library which meets the basic standards for affiliation.||III. "Certified library" means a member library which meets the standards for the middle category of affiliation, including providing specified services to nearby libraries.||IV. "Commissioner" means the commissioner of natural and cultural resources.||V. "Cooperative" means any joint effort by 2 or more libraries to improve library service.||VI. "Development system" means the statewide library development system, a network of public and other than public libraries cooperating in communities, regions and statewide to provide better library service.||VII. "Member library" means a public library which has been granted associate, certified, or accredited status by the commissioner.||VIII. "Public library" means a library which provides customary services, without charge, to all the residents of a town, city, or larger area.||IX. "Other than public library" means a school, college or university, medical, business or other special library.|||Source. 1981, 499:2. 1985, 268:6, I(b), 25. 1990, 73:1. 1998, 363:3, eff. Aug. 25, 1998. 2017, 156:38, eff. July 1, 2017.|
NH Rev Stat § 201-D:2 (2021)
2021 New Hampshire Revised Statutes|Title XVI - Libraries|Title 201-D - Statewide Library Development System|Section 201-D:2 - Member Libraries.

    201-D:2 Member Libraries. –||There shall be 3 categories of member libraries: associate, certified, and accredited. The commissioner, through his rulemaking authority established under RSA 201-D:10, shall set affiliation standards for each category. The commissioner may establish subcategories. Any public library may become a member library by meeting the standards for any of the categories and following the application procedures set by the commissioner. Application for membership or change in status shall require the approval of the local library trustees. The commissioner may revoke the membership or change the category of any library which no longer meets the affiliation standards or which requests a change in status. Any affected library has the right to appeal a commissioner decision on membership.|||Source. 1981, 499:2. 1985, 268:6, I(b).|
NH Rev Stat § 201-D:3 (2021)
2021 New Hampshire Revised Statutes|Title XVI - Libraries|Title 201-D - Statewide Library Development System|Section 201-D:3 - State Aid.

    201-D:3 State Aid. –||Each member library shall receive an annual allocation of state funds to supplement the local appropriation and other income. Library cooperatives which include member libraries may receive state aid. The state aid shall be used only to support library services in member libraries and in cooperatives including member libraries. The amount of the allocation for each library shall be based on specified local expenditures for the library, and on its membership category. The commissioner shall set an allocation rate for each category, with progressively higher rates for certified and accredited libraries in recognition of service beyond their own towns or cities.|||Source. 1981, 499:2. 1985, 268:6, I(b).|
NH Rev Stat § 201-D:4 (2021)
2021 New Hampshire Revised Statutes|Title XVI - Libraries|Title 201-D - Statewide Library Development System|Section 201-D:4 - State Services.

    201-D:4 State Services. –||The state library shall provide services to member libraries within the funds available and in keeping with the goal of efficient use of library resources in the state.|||Source. 1981, 499:2, eff. Aug. 28, 1981.|