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2023 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.
2023 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).
2023 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).
2023 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).
2023 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).
2023 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).
2023 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).
2023 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).
2023 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).
2023 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).
2023 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

§66. Reports of departments
For the purpose of permanent public access to all department reports and other publications of the State as defined in Title 1, section 501‑A, the State Librarian shall maintain a government documents collection at the Maine State Library and an online repository for permanent digital access to government documents 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 2021, c. 549, §7 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2013, c. 82, §6 (AMD). PL 2021, c. 549, §7 (AMD).
2023 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).
2023 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).
2023 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).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 27: LIBRARIES, HISTORY, CULTURE AND ART › Chapter 1: STATE LIBRARY › Subchapter 4: CONSERVATION AND PRESERVATION › 27 §71. Definitions (REALLOCATED FROM TITLE 27, SECTION 94)

§71. Definitions
(REALLOCATED FROM TITLE 27, SECTION 94)
As used in this subchapter, unless the context indicates otherwise, the following terms have the following meanings.   [PL 2003, c. 688, Pt. A, §29 (RAL).]
1.  Agencies and libraries.
"Agencies" and "libraries" means libraries and other agencies collecting, organizing, maintaining and making available to the Maine State Library research materials.
[PL 2003, c. 688, Pt. A, §29 (RAL).]
2.  Conservation or preservation.
"Conservation" or "preservation" means activity for the protection, care and treatment of library materials to prevent loss of their informational content or of the objects themselves, including, but not limited to:
A. Collection condition evaluation and preservation planning;   [PL 2003, c. 688, Pt. A, §29 (RAL).]
B. Environmental control;   [PL 2003, c. 688, Pt. A, §29 (RAL).]
C. Preparation of library research material for storage, including binding, matting, boxing and other protective wrapping;   [PL 2003, c. 688, Pt. A, §29 (RAL).]
D. Disaster prevention, preparedness and recovery;   [PL 2003, c. 688, Pt. A, §29 (RAL).]
E. Surveying to identify items needing preservation or collection maintenance planning;   [PL 2003, c. 688, Pt. A, §29 (RAL).]
F. Rebinding, repair, mending or cleaning;   [PL 2003, c. 688, Pt. A, §29 (RAL).]
G. Reformatting, including photocopying and microfilming; or   [PL 2003, c. 688, Pt. A, §29 (RAL).]
H. Major conservation treatment such as deacidification, leather repair and conservation rebinding.   [PL 2003, c. 688, Pt. A, §29 (RAL).]
[PL 2003, c. 688, Pt. A, §29 (RAL).]
3.  Library research materials.
"Library research materials" means informational materials in print, nonprint manuscript or any other format which is a part of the applicant's collection and are or will be available for reference, on-site examinations or loan. Works of art using oil on canvas as a medium are excluded from this definition.
[PL 2003, c. 688, Pt. A, §29 (RAL).]
4.  Preservation methods.
"Preservation methods" means the activities used in the physical treatment, creation of microforms or environmental control.
[PL 2003, c. 688, Pt. A, §29 (RAL).]
5.  Unique library research materials.
"Unique library research materials" means library research materials which are not accessible to the people of the State in any other collection in the State or materials which have research value not duplicated elsewhere in the State.
[PL 2003, c. 688, Pt. A, §29 (RAL).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2003, c. 688, §A29 (RAL).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 27: LIBRARIES, HISTORY, CULTURE AND ART › Chapter 1: STATE LIBRARY › Subchapter 4: CONSERVATION AND PRESERVATION › 27 §72. Annual appropriation (REALLOCATED FROM TITLE 27, SECTION 95)

§72. Annual appropriation
(REALLOCATED FROM TITLE 27, SECTION 95)
An annual appropriation shall be made for the conservation and preservation of historically significant Maine State Library research material.   [PL 2003, c. 688, Pt. A, §30 (RAL).]
1.  Annual grants.
Annual grants may be made to libraries and agencies for the purpose of conservation or preservation of unique library research materials. Projects proposals shall be evaluated based upon factors, including, but not limited to:
A. Institution commitment to development of a coordinated approach to conservation and preservation of research materials important to the State;   [PL 2003, c. 688, Pt. A, §30 (RAL).]
B. Research value of the materials;   [PL 2003, c. 688, Pt. A, §30 (RAL).]
C. Appropriateness of conservation and preservation methods;   [PL 2003, c. 688, Pt. A, §30 (RAL).]
D. Institutional capacity for successful maintenance of research materials, including facilities, experience and technical expertise;   [PL 2003, c. 688, Pt. A, §30 (RAL).]
E. Availability of staff with appropriate training and expertise;   [PL 2003, c. 688, Pt. A, §30 (RAL).]
F. Volume of interlibrary lending and accessibility of collections to the public; and   [RR 2015, c. 1, §32 (COR).]
G. Contribution of the institution to the grant project in matching funds.   [PL 2003, c. 688, Pt. A, §30 (RAL).]
[RR 2015, c. 1, §32 (COR).]
2.  Approval of grants.
The Maine Library Commission shall approve grants with the advice of the State Librarian.
[PL 2003, c. 688, Pt. A, §30 (RAL).]
3.  Proposals.
Agencies and libraries applying for grants shall submit project proposals in a form prescribed by the Maine State Library.
[PL 2003, c. 688, Pt. A, §30 (RAL).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2003, c. 688, §A30 (RAL). RR 2015, c. 1, §32 (COR).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 27: LIBRARIES, HISTORY, CULTURE AND ART › Chapter 2: STATE MUSEUM › Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 27 §81. Declaration of policy

§81. Declaration of policy
The Legislature declares it is the policy of the State that in order to further the cultural and educational interests of the people of the State, to present through the use of its collections and activities the proud heritage and unique historical background, and to preserve and exhibit the environmental and cultural richness of the State, there is established the Maine State Museum.   [PL 1965, c. 502, §1 (NEW).]
The Legislature further declares its expectation that the Maine State Museum will follow professional museum, scientific and artifact conservation standards to assemble and protect its tangible collections and intellectual assets held in public trust.   [PL 2011, c. 152, §1 (NEW).]
A general diffusion of the advantages of education being essential to promoting the common welfare, the Legislature recognizes these tangible collections and intellectual assets as educational resources essential to the Maine State Museum's mission and public trust responsibilities.   [PL 2011, c. 152, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1965, c. 502, §1 (NEW). PL 2011, c. 152, §1 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 27: LIBRARIES, HISTORY, CULTURE AND ART › Chapter 2: STATE MUSEUM › Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 27 §82. Maine State Museum Commission

§82. Maine State Museum Commission
The Governor shall appoint the Maine State Museum Commission, as established by Title 5, section 12004-G, subsection 7-C, consisting of 15 members especially qualified and interested in the several fields of museum activity. Members are limited to 2 consecutive 5-year terms that expire on August 22nd. Each member serves for the term of the appointment and until a successor is appointed and qualified. The commission shall elect a chair and vice-chair from its members. If a vacancy occurs before the member's term expires, the Governor shall appoint a successor for the unexpired term. Members are entitled to compensation in accordance with the provisions of Title 5, chapter 379.   [PL 2007, c. 100, §1 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1965, c. 502, §1 (NEW). PL 1983, c. 812, §167 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 503, §B113 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 700, §B18 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 706, §4 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 706, §9 (AFF). PL 2007, c. 100, §1 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 27: LIBRARIES, HISTORY, CULTURE AND ART › Chapter 2: STATE MUSEUM › Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 27 §84. Museum Director (REPEALED)

§84. Museum Director
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1965, c. 502, §1 (NEW). PL 1971, c. 610, §15 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 27: LIBRARIES, HISTORY, CULTURE AND ART › Chapter 2: STATE MUSEUM › Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 27 §84-A. Museum director; appointment

§84-A. Museum director; appointment
The Director of the Maine State Museum Commission must be qualified by training or by experience in museum work and is appointed by the Maine State Museum Commission. The director shall serve at the pleasure of the Maine State Museum Commission. The Maine State Museum Commission shall fix compensation for the director within salary range 88.   [PL 2021, c. 496, §1 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1989, c. 700, §B20 (NEW). PL 1991, c. 528, §E30 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 528, §RRR (AFF). PL 1991, c. 591, §E30 (AMD). PL 2021, c. 496, §1 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 27: LIBRARIES, HISTORY, CULTURE AND ART › Chapter 2: STATE MUSEUM › Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 27 §85. Powers and duties of Museum Director (REPEALED)

§85. Powers and duties of Museum Director
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1965, c. 502, §1 (NEW). PL 1971, c. 610, §16 (AMD). PL 1981, c. 8 (AMD). PL 1985, c. 785, §B124 (AMD). PL 1987, c. 465, §1 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 27: LIBRARIES, HISTORY, CULTURE AND ART › Chapter 2: STATE MUSEUM › Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 27 §86. Acquisition, ownership and disposition of property and size and storage of collection

§86. Acquisition, ownership and disposition of property and size and storage of collection
1.  Acquisition.
The Maine State Museum is authorized to solicit and accept donations of property for the sole use of the museum as long as the donations are of a nature to carry out and promote the purposes of this chapter. The Maine State Museum may purchase works of art, artifacts and specimens for the enrichment of the collections from funds provided in the budget, secured from private donations or bequests or generated from the disposition of deaccessioned items.
[PL 2011, c. 151, §2 (AMD).]
2.  Ownership.
The museum shall hold its collections and property for the State and shall not sell, mortgage, transfer or dispose of in any manner, except as provided under this section or other authority of law.
[PL 1985, c. 763, Pt. A, §77 (AMD).]
3.  Disposition.
Notwithstanding any contrary provisions of law, the museum may sell or exchange any duplicates or other property determined to be unnecessary which the museum may have or obtain, and may transfer to other institutions of the State property not deemed applicable or necessary for the purposes of the museum. Funds generated by the disposition of artifacts shall be deposited into a revolving fund to be used exclusively for the increase and care of museum collections, including the purchase of other artifacts, specimens or works of art, or the conservation and preservation of state collections. Disposition of property may be through return of property to the original donor, as deemed appropriate by the Maine State Museum Commission.
[PL 1985, c. 763, Pt. A, §77 (AMD).]
4.  Property of existing museum to be transferred.
[PL 1973, c. 625, §173 (RP).]
5.  Size and storage of collections.
The Maine State Museum shall endeavor to continually upgrade the scope and quality of the collections. New acquisitions are to be sought to fulfill this objective. In order to refine existing holdings the museum shall also maintain an on-going program of artifact disposition permitting the improvement of collections within a finite storage space available for them.
[PL 1985, c. 763, Pt. A, §77 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1965, c. 502, §1 (NEW). PL 1973, c. 625, §173 (AMD). PL 1985, c. 763, §A77 (AMD). PL 2011, c. 151, §2 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 27: LIBRARIES, HISTORY, CULTURE AND ART › Chapter 2: STATE MUSEUM › Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 27 §86-A. Historical materials

§86-A. Historical materials
The Maine State Museum holds title, as trustee for the State, to all historical materials, other than documents or other library or archival items under the administrative jurisdiction of the Maine State Library or the Maine State Archives, that are or may become the property of the State and are or may be housed in the public buildings of the State. These historical materials include the banners and flags presently housed in the State House Hall of Flags and may include, but are not restricted to, paintings, sculptures and other works of art dealing with historic subjects or executed by historically significant artists; flags, banners, insignia, medals, firearms, edged weapons, uniforms and other accoutrements relating to Maine military personnel or units; furnishings, utensils, implements, tools, machinery and other devices having particular historical significance to the State. The State Capitol Building is in the jurisdiction of the State House and Capitol Park Commission.   [PL 1993, c. 361, Pt. A, §3 (AMD).]
Historical materials as described herein which are directly connected with areas under the jurisdiction of the State Park and Recreation Commission shall be exempt from this section.   [PL 1971, c. 401, §1 (NEW).]
The State Museum shall protect, preserve and interpret such materials which may be placed under its trusteeship in accordance with this chapter.   [PL 1971, c. 401, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1971, c. 401, §1 (NEW). PL 1987, c. 816, §EE6 (AMD). PL 1993, c. 361, §A3 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 27: LIBRARIES, HISTORY, CULTURE AND ART › Chapter 2: STATE MUSEUM › Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 27 §86-B. Confidentiality of certain research and personal information

§86-B. Confidentiality of certain research and personal information
1.  Draft research and materials.
Museum draft research, publications and exhibit materials, including scientific, archaeological and historical findings, are confidential and not public records for the purposes of Title 1, chapter 13, subchapter 1 until complete and presented to the public. The Museum Director may authorize disclosure before publication or presentation to the public.
[PL 2013, c. 205, §1 (NEW).]
2.  Personal history research and materials.
Personal information contained in any record about the individual that is obtained by the Maine State Museum in the course of a historical research project is confidential and not a public record for the purposes of Title 1, chapter 13, subchapter 1 until:
A. The individual authorizes the release of the personal information as a public record; or   [PL 2013, c. 205, §1 (NEW).]
B. The death of the individual, except that the Museum Director may, at the request of the individual, designate in writing that personal information about the individual remain confidential for a specified period, not to exceed 25 years after the death of the individual, to protect the privacy of the individual or the privacy of the parent or child of the individual.   [PL 2013, c. 205, §1 (NEW).]
[PL 2013, c. 205, §1 (NEW).]
For the purposes of this section, "personal information" means any information about an individual's personal history, including, but not limited to, medical, psychiatric, employment, counseling and other information of a personal or private nature.   [PL 2013, c. 205, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2013, c. 205, §1 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 27: LIBRARIES, HISTORY, CULTURE AND ART › Chapter 2: STATE MUSEUM › Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 27 §87. Assistance from other state agencies

§87. Assistance from other state agencies
The heads of the various state departments, agencies and institutions are authorized to consult with the Maine State Museum upon request concerning any aspect of museum operations. The Maine Arts Commission shall furnish the Maine State Museum Commission with such assistance as necessary to administer section 86-A.   [PL 1985, c. 763, Pt. A, §78 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1965, c. 502, §1 (NEW). PL 1971, c. 485, §1 (AMD). PL 1985, c. 763, §A78 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 27: LIBRARIES, HISTORY, CULTURE AND ART › Chapter 2: STATE MUSEUM › Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 27 §88. Federal funds

§88. Federal funds
The museum through its commission and director may be an official agency of the State to receive and disburse any funds made available by the Federal Government for programs related to the purposes of the museum.   [PL 1971, c. 544, §84 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1971, c. 544, §84 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 27: LIBRARIES, HISTORY, CULTURE AND ART › Chapter 2: STATE MUSEUM › Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 27 §89. Publication fund (REPEALED)

§89. Publication fund
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1971, c. 544, §84 (NEW). PL 1987, c. 465, §3 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 780, §M3 (AMD). PL 2005, c. 386, §M1 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 27: LIBRARIES, HISTORY, CULTURE AND ART › Chapter 2: STATE MUSEUM › Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 27 §89-A. Museum sales program and publishing endowment

§89-A. Museum sales program and publishing endowment
1.  Revolving fund.
There is established within the Maine State Museum a revolving fund for the use of the museum to cover the operation of the museum sales program. The Museum Director is authorized to purchase, establish the price of, sell and restock through the museum sales program publications, reproductions, handcrafts, prints and paintings, gifts and decorative items, paper products, education materials, hobbyist materials and other items that relate to the museum's mission and programs. Income from the sale of these materials must be credited to the revolving fund to be used as a continuing carrying account to carry out the purposes of this subsection and subsection 2.
[PL 2005, c. 386, Pt. M, §2 (NEW).]
2.  Maine State Museum Endowment for Publishing.
The Maine State Museum Endowment for Publishing is established. On an annual basis, a percentage of the proceeds from the museum sales program's revolving fund established in subsection 1 may be deposited in the Maine State Museum Endowment for Publishing to be invested by the Treasurer of State according to the laws governing the investment of trust funds. The percentage deposited must be determined by the Museum Director and approved by the Maine State Museum Commission after the director ensures that the funds remaining in the revolving fund are sufficient to sustain the museum sales program in a fiscally sound manner.
As determined by the Museum Director, the endowment's principal and interest may be used periodically to fund all or part of the costs of preparation, design and printing of museum publications that will be sold or distributed through the museum sales program.
Private donations or grant funds to support the museum's publishing program may also be deposited into the endowment established in this subsection.
[PL 2005, c. 386, Pt. M, §2 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2005, c. 386, §M2 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 27: LIBRARIES, HISTORY, CULTURE AND ART › Chapter 2: STATE MUSEUM › Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 27 §90. Conservation fund

§90. Conservation fund
1.  Revolving fund.
There is established within the Maine State Museum a revolving fund for conservation, within the Maine State Museum Conservation Center, of objects which are of significance to the cultural and environmental heritage of Maine for which a charge is made.
[PL 1975, c. 746, §25 (NEW).]
2.  Prices and rates.
The director is authorized to establish such prices, fees or rates for materials or services provided by the Conservation Center as may be appropriate to assure maintenance of the fund and continuation of conservation activities.
[PL 1975, c. 746, §25 (NEW).]
3.  Income.
Income received from such fees for services or materials, or through contributions, allocations, grants or bequests from private, corporate, institutional and governmental sources for this purpose, shall be credited to the revolving fund to be used as a continuing carrying account to carry out the purposes of subsection 1.
[PL 1975, c. 746, §25 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1975, c. 746, §25 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 27: LIBRARIES, HISTORY, CULTURE AND ART › Chapter 2: STATE MUSEUM › Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 27 §90-A. Reproductions of museum collections

§90-A. Reproductions of museum collections
1.  Authorization.
The Maine State Museum may enter into licensing or similar arrangements for reproductions of selected items from the museum collections.
[PL 1987, c. 465, §4 (NEW).]
2.  Fees; royalties.
Income received from those arrangements, including the sale of reproductions directly or indirectly through vendor arrangements, shall be credited to the General Fund.
[PL 1987, c. 465, §4 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 465, §4 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 27: LIBRARIES, HISTORY, CULTURE AND ART › Chapter 2: STATE MUSEUM › Subchapter 2: ACCEPTANCE OF WORKS OF ART FROM ESTATES › 27 §91. Definitions

§91. Definitions
As used in this subchapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms shall have the following meanings.   [PL 1979, c. 526, §2 (NEW).]
1.  Commission.
"Commission" means the Maine State Museum Commission.
[PL 1979, c. 526, §2 (NEW).]
2.  Work of art.
"Work of art" includes any painting, portrait, mural, decoration, stained glass, statue, tablet, bas-relief, ornament, fountain or other article or structure of a permanent character intended for decoration or commemoration, and any historical material defined in section 86-A.
[PL 1979, c. 526, §2 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1979, c. 526, §2 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 27: LIBRARIES, HISTORY, CULTURE AND ART › Chapter 2: STATE MUSEUM › Subchapter 2: ACCEPTANCE OF WORKS OF ART FROM ESTATES › 27 §92. Payment of inheritance and estate tax in works of art

§92. Payment of inheritance and estate tax in works of art
A decedent's estate may pay all or part of any tax owed by the decedent's estate to the State by payment in the form of one or more works of art, subject to section 93. An executor, administrator or trustee shall follow the procedure set out in section 93 to make payment in works of art taken from the decedent's estate:   [PL 1979, c. 526, §2 (NEW).]
1.  Decedent directs.
If the decedent has so directed by a will; or
[PL 1979, c. 526, §2 (NEW).]
2.  Executor, administrator or trustee finds advantage.
In the absence of a direction in the decedent's will, if the executor, administrator or trustee finds that this method of payment is advantageous to the estate.
[PL 1979, c. 526, §2 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1979, c. 526, §2 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 27: LIBRARIES, HISTORY, CULTURE AND ART › Chapter 2: STATE MUSEUM › Subchapter 3: CONSERVATION AND PRESERVATION › 27 §94. Definitions (REALLOCATED TO TITLE 27, SECTION 71)

§94. Definitions
(REALLOCATED TO TITLE 27, SECTION 71)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1985, c. 754, §1 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 688, §A29 (RAL).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 27: LIBRARIES, HISTORY, CULTURE AND ART › Chapter 2: STATE MUSEUM › Subchapter 3: CONSERVATION AND PRESERVATION › 27 §95. Annual appropriation (REALLOCATED TO TITLE 27, SECTION 72)

§95. Annual appropriation
(REALLOCATED TO TITLE 27, SECTION 72)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1985, c. 754, §1 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 700, §B23 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 688, §A30 (RAL).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 27: LIBRARIES, HISTORY, CULTURE AND ART › Chapter 3: PUBLIC LIBRARIES › 27 §101. Free public libraries established in towns

§101. Free public libraries established in towns
Any town may establish a free public library therein for the use of its inhabitants and provide suitable rooms therefor under such regulation for its government as the inhabitants from time to time prescribe, and may levy and assess a tax and make appropriation therefrom for the foundation and commencement of such library and for its maintenance and increase annually. Any town in which there is a public library may establish and maintain under the same general management and control such branches of the same as the convenience and wants of its citizens seem to demand.
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 27: LIBRARIES, HISTORY, CULTURE AND ART › Chapter 3: PUBLIC LIBRARIES › 27 §102. Free public libraries established in village corporations

§102. Free public libraries established in village corporations
Any village corporation located in a town where no free library exists may establish a library within its limits for the free use of all its inhabitants and may levy and assess a corporate tax and make appropriation therefrom for its maintenance and increase annually. Village libraries established under this section shall be subject to all the duties and entitled to all the privileges prescribed by the laws relating to free public libraries in towns.
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 27: LIBRARIES, HISTORY, CULTURE AND ART › Chapter 3: PUBLIC LIBRARIES › 27 §104. Towns uniting for libraries

§104. Towns uniting for libraries
Two or more towns may unite in establishing and maintaining a free public library with branches thereof in each town for the free use of all the inhabitants of said towns and may each raise and make appropriation for that purpose annually. Such towns shall be subject to all duties and entitled to all the benefits prescribed by the laws relating to free libraries.
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 27: LIBRARIES, HISTORY, CULTURE AND ART › Chapter 3: PUBLIC LIBRARIES › 27 §106. Libraries controlled by associations assisted by towns

§106. Libraries controlled by associations assisted by towns
Any town or city in which there is a library owned or controlled by a corporation or association or by trustees may levy and assess a tax and make appropriation therefrom annually to procure from that library the free use of its books for all the inhabitants of the town or city, under those restrictions and regulations necessary to ensure the safety and good usage of the books.   [PL 2003, c. 20, Pt. O, §2 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2003, c. 20, §O2 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 27: LIBRARIES, HISTORY, CULTURE AND ART › Chapter 3: PUBLIC LIBRARIES › 27 §107. Custody of public documents; list of books purchased (REPEALED)

§107. Custody of public documents; list of books purchased
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2003, c. 20, §O3 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 27: LIBRARIES, HISTORY, CULTURE AND ART › Chapter 3: PUBLIC LIBRARIES › 27 §109. Gifts and devises to towns

§109. Gifts and devises to towns
Any town, as such, may receive, hold and manage devises, bequests or gifts for the establishment, increase or maintenance of a public library therein; and may accept by vote of the legal voters thereof any land or land and buildings thereon, to be used as a public library or art gallery, or both combined. When any plantation is incorporated into a town such gifts and the proceeds thereof fully vest in such town.
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 27: LIBRARIES, HISTORY, CULTURE AND ART › Chapter 4: REGIONAL LIBRARY SYSTEMS › 27 §111. Regional library development

§111. Regional library development
1.  Maine Library Commission.
There is created the Maine Library Commission, as established by Title 5, section 12004‑G, subsection 7‑E, which consists of 15 members appointed by the Governor. The commission membership must be broadly representative of the State's libraries and ensure geographic diversity and broad individual experiences and consist of the following:
A. Two members representing public libraries;   [PL 2019, c. 150, §10 (NEW).]
B. Two members representing kindergarten to grade 12 libraries;   [PL 2019, c. 150, §10 (NEW).]
C. One member representing a large university library;   [PL 2019, c. 150, §10 (NEW).]
D. One member representing a small college library;   [PL 2019, c. 150, §10 (NEW).]
E. One member representing a community college library;   [PL 2019, c. 150, §10 (NEW).]
F. One member representing a special or institution library;   [PL 2019, c. 150, §10 (NEW).]
G. One member representing persons with disabilities;   [PL 2019, c. 150, §10 (NEW).]
H. One member serving as a trustee for a library in the State;   [PL 2019, c. 150, §10 (NEW).]
I. One member of the Maine Library Advisory Council pursuant to section 114‑A, subsection 1;   [PL 2019, c. 150, §10 (NEW).]
J. One member representing underserved and rural communities;   [PL 2019, c. 150, §10 (NEW).]
K. One member representing a Native American community; and   [PL 2019, c. 150, §10 (NEW).]
L. Two at-large members.   [PL 2019, c. 150, §10 (NEW).]
The term of each appointed member is 3 years or until a successor is appointed and qualified. A member may not serve more than 2 successive terms. In the case of a vacancy other than the expiration of a term, the appointment of a successor must be made in like manner for the balance of the term.
In addition to the 15 appointed members, the directors of the area reference and resource centers shall serve as permanent, nonvoting ex officio members of the Maine Library Commission.
The commission shall meet at least 4 times a year. It shall elect a chair and vice-chair for terms of 2 years and frame and modify bylaws for its internal organization and operation.
The State Librarian shall serve as secretary to the commission. The members of the commission are compensated according to the provisions of Title 5, chapter 379.
[PL 2019, c. 150, §10 (RPR).]
2.  Rules.
The Maine Library Commission may adopt rules to carry out its responsibilities under this Title. Rules adopted pursuant to this subsection are routine technical rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2‑A.
[PL 2009, c. 2, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1973, c. 626, §6 (NEW). PL 1983, c. 245 (AMD). PL 1983, c. 812, §168 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 503, §B114 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 700, §B26 (AMD). PL 1993, c. 349, §57 (AMD). PL 2009, c. 2, §1 (AMD). PL 2019, c. 150, §10 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 27: LIBRARIES, HISTORY, CULTURE AND ART › Chapter 4: REGIONAL LIBRARY SYSTEMS › 27 §112. Maine Library Commission functions

§112. Maine Library Commission functions
The Maine Library Commission shall:   [PL 2021, c. 496, §3 (AMD).]
1.  Appointment of State Librarian.
Appoint the State Librarian. The State Librarian must be qualified through training or experience in library work. The State Librarian shall serve at the pleasure of the Maine Library Commission. The Maine Library Commission shall fix compensation for the State Librarian within salary range 88;
[PL 2021, c. 496, §4 (AMD).]
2.  Policies.
Establish the policies and operations of the Maine State Library and the State's library program including minimum standards of library service, the apportionment of state aid to libraries, the designation of library regions and their boundaries, the endorsement of the designation of area reference and resource centers and the designation of research centers after full consideration of the advice of the State Librarian;
[PL 2019, c. 150, §11 (AMD).]
3.  Review.
Act, on written request by any interested library, as an appeals board concerning decisions of the State Librarian regarding the items in subsection 2. The written request for a hearing must be filed within 30 days from the date of the decision; and
[RR 1991, c. 2, §102 (COR).]
4.  Federal program.
Serve as the State Advisory Council on Libraries and in that capacity give advice and make recommendations to the State Librarian with regard to the administration of federal funds, in accordance with the terms thereof, which may now or in the future become available for library purposes.
[PL 1989, c. 700, Pt. B, §28 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1973, c. 626, §6 (NEW). PL 1977, c. 125, §2 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 700, §§B27,28 (AMD). RR 1991, c. 2, §102 (COR). PL 1991, c. 528, §E31 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 528, §RRR (AFF). PL 1991, c. 591, §E31 (AMD). PL 2019, c. 150, §11 (AMD). PL 2021, c. 496, §§2-4 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 27: LIBRARIES, HISTORY, CULTURE AND ART › Chapter 4: REGIONAL LIBRARY SYSTEMS › 27 §113. Library regions

§113. Library regions
The Maine Library Commission shall divide the State into as many regions as the commission determines are required and shall establish or modify the geographical boundaries of each region.   [PL 2019, c. 150, §12 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1973, c. 626, §6 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 700, §B29 (RPR). PL 2019, c. 150, §12 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 27: LIBRARIES, HISTORY, CULTURE AND ART › Chapter 4: REGIONAL LIBRARY SYSTEMS › 27 §114. District council (REPEALED)

§114. District council
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1973, c. 626, §6 (NEW). PL 1977, c. 125, §§3,4 (AMD). PL 1981, c. 464, §30 (AMD). PL 2019, c. 150, §13 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 27: LIBRARIES, HISTORY, CULTURE AND ART › Chapter 4: REGIONAL LIBRARY SYSTEMS › 27 §114-A. Maine Library Advisory Council

§114-A. Maine Library Advisory Council
There is created the Maine Library Advisory Council, as established in Title 5, section 12004‑I, subsection 5‑D and referred to in this section as "the council."   [PL 2019, c. 150, §14 (NEW).]
1.  Membership.
The council consists of one member from each established library region appointed in accordance with the council's bylaws. An additional member is appointed by the Governor to serve as a liaison with the Maine Library Commission pursuant to section 111, subsection 1, paragraph I. The council shall elect from its membership officers as appropriate. The council shall meet at least 4 times a year.
[PL 2019, c. 150, §14 (NEW).]
2.  Duties.
The council shall:
A. Serve as an advisory body for the regions;   [PL 2019, c. 150, §14 (NEW).]
B. Evaluate library services in all regions in order to advise the Maine State Library and the Maine Library Commission regarding services that encourage cooperative activity among all types of libraries;   [PL 2019, c. 150, §14 (NEW).]
C. Provide liaison services among all local libraries in a region;   [PL 2019, c. 150, §14 (NEW).]
D. Make recommendations to Maine State Library staff and the Maine Library Commission regarding programs and services that help to make libraries accessible to all; and   [PL 2019, c. 150, §14 (NEW).]
E. Advise the State Librarian on the need for and the designation of area reference and resource centers and research centers in any region.   [PL 2019, c. 150, §14 (NEW).]
[PL 2019, c. 150, §14 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2019, c. 150, §14 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 27: LIBRARIES, HISTORY, CULTURE AND ART › Chapter 4: REGIONAL LIBRARY SYSTEMS › 27 §115. Area reference and resource centers

§115. Area reference and resource centers
Each library region must be affiliated with an area reference and resource center designated by the State Librarian.   [PL 2019, c. 150, §15 (AMD).]
1.  Duties.
An area reference and resource center may:
A. Provide a common borrower's card for libraries and residents within library regions, as determined through contractual arrangements between the Maine State Library and the area reference and resource center;   [PL 2019, c. 150, §15 (AMD).]
B. Participate with the Maine State Library consultant or specialist in planning and conducting workshops on community-library planning;   [PL 2019, c. 150, §15 (AMD).]
C. Provide office space and support services to the extent able to the Maine State Library consultant or specialist; and   [PL 2019, c. 150, §15 (AMD).]
D. [PL 2019, c. 150, §15 (RP).]
E. Provide other cooperative activities and services as libraries may need or require.   [PL 2019, c. 150, §15 (AMD).]
[PL 2019, c. 150, §15 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1973, c. 626, §6 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 700, §§B30,31 (AMD). PL 2019, c. 150, §15 (AMD).