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Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 16 - History, Humanities and Arts › Part 110 - BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS › Chapter 1 - Bylaws of the Board › Rule 16-110.1.2 - Officers and Duties

Current through June 25, 2024
Nomination and Election of Officers - The Board shall
				  annually elect officers, Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson, and Secretary,
				  nominated by a committee appointed by the Chairperson. No member shall serve
				  more than one (1) consecutive year as chairperson.
A. Chairperson. The Chairperson presides at
				all Board meetings; executes all documents authorized by the Board; calls
				special meetings or reschedules a regular meeting; appoints ad-hoc committees;
				represents the Library Commission and the Board as required; exercises and
				performs such other powers and duties as necessary to carry out Board
				responsibilities; and, in general, performs all duties incident to office of
				Chairperson.
B. Vice Chairperson.
				The vice chairperson serves in the absence of a Chairperson, performing all
				duties of Chairperson; perform such other duties as may be prescribed by the
				Chairperson or the Board.
C.
				Secretary. The secretary shall keep a true and accurate record of Board
				meetings and may be assisted by the Executive Director or a designated staff
				member of the Library Commission. Minutes shall be kept in accordance with
				§
									25-41-11.
Mississippi Code of
				  1972, Annotated §
										39-3-107
				  (Rev. 1988).
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 16 - History, Humanities and Arts › Part 110 - BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS › Chapter 1 - Bylaws of the Board › Rule 16-110.1.3 - Meetings

Current through June 25, 2024
A. Open Meetings. All meetings of the Board
				shall be conducted in compliance with the Mississippi Open Meetings Act,
				codified in §
									25-41-1
				to §
									25-41-17.
				Any member of the public may attend Board meetings.
B. Persons with Disabilities. The Board shall
				hold all meetings in buildings accessible to persons with disabilities. Persons
				with disabilities wishing to participate who require auxiliary aids and
				services such as interpreters, note takers, readers, Braille materials or large
				print materials shall contact the Library Commission at least five (5) working
				days prior to the meeting.
C.
				Regular Meetings. The Board shall meet at least six (6) times per year, or upon
				call by the Chairperson. Regular meetings of the Board shall take place on the
				fourth Tuesday of the month, at the Library Commission building unless
				otherwise predetermined by the Board.
D. Notice. Notice of all meetings shall be
				consistent with the Open Meetings Law and other applicable statutes.
E. Order of Business. The Executive Director
				and the chairperson of the Board shall set the order of business for regular
				meetings of the Board. Board members may decide that a point of business is
				necessary and place that point of business on the agenda without prior
				notice.
F. Special Called Meetings.
				The Board Chairperson or a majority of Board members have the authority to call
				a special meeting of the Board.
1. Notice -
				Notice and conduct of said meetings shall be consistent with the Open Meetings
				Law and other applicable statutes.
2. Order of Business - No business shall be
				transacted at a called special meeting except that mentioned in the notice of
				the meeting.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 16 - History, Humanities and Arts › Part 110 - BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS › Chapter 1 - Bylaws of the Board › Rule 16-110.1.4 - Conduct of Persons Attending Meetings

Current through June 25, 2024
A. Any person
				attending a meeting of the Board shall act in a courteous, professional manner.
				The authority of the chairperson of the Board shall be observed.
B. Public Participation in Board Meetings.
1. Requests to Place Business on the Agenda -
				Persons may request to place specific business on the agenda by making a
				written request to the Executive Director. The request shall be specific about
				the issue or topic of business. The request and any relevant data shall be
				received at least ten (10) working days prior to a scheduled Board meeting so
				that Board members have adequate time to receive and evaluate the
				material.
2. Public Comments -
				Persons wishing to make brief comments at a Board meeting shall register on a
				Public Comments sheet which is available prior to the start of each Board
				meeting and state the topic to be addressed; be acknowledged by the
				Chairperson; and limit remarks to two (2) minutes.
3. Presentations to the Board - Persons
				wishing to make formal presentations before the Board shall submit a written
				request to the Executive Director not less than ten (10) days prior to a
				scheduled Board meeting. Presentations shall be allowed at the discretion of
				the chairperson. The chairperson may impose limits on the length of time each
				person may speak. Members of the public attending a Board meeting shall have no
				standing in the conduct of the business of the Board.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 16 - History, Humanities and Arts › Part 110 - BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS › Chapter 1 - Bylaws of the Board › Rule 16-110.1.5 - Committees

Current through June 25, 2024
A. Standing Committees. The Chairperson may
				appoint Board members to ad hoc committees to support various Board activities
				and responsibilities. Responsibilities and powers of such committees may be
				established, changed, or disposed of at any time by an affirmative vote of the
				Board.
B. Other Committees. Other
				committees to undertake special projects may be established by the Board.
				Committee members may be appointed and removed by the chairperson. Staff
				members may be appointed to assist other committees of the Board.
C. Committee Authority. Committees shall have
				only advisory power.
Mississippi Code of
				  1972, Annotated §
										39-3-107
				  (Rev. 1988).
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 16 - History, Humanities and Arts › Part 120 - ORGANIZATION AND OPERATIONS OF AGENCY › Chapter 1 - Overview

Current through June 25, 2024
The Library Commission is organized into units that support
				programs and services of the agency, including administrative, networking,
				library, consulting, and grants services.
A. Contact Information. The public may obtain
			 information or make submissions or requests by mail, phone, fax, email, or
			 personal visit to the Library Commissions Jackson offices.
The mailing address is: Mississippi Library Commission, 3881
				Eastwood Drive, Jackson, Mississippi 39211.
The agencys phone number is (601) 432-4111 and fax number is
				(601) 432-4480. The agency wide area telephone service (toll free) line number
				is (800) 647-7542 or 1-800-MISSLIB.
The agency email address is: mslib@mlc.lib.ms.us [File Link Not
				Available]
The agency website address is:
www.mlc.lib.ms.us
B. Physical Location. Location and
			 Office Hours. The Library Commission is located in Jackson, Mississippi, at
			 3881 Eastwood Drive. The offices are open Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m.
			 to 5:00 p.m., except legal state holidays.
C. Accessibility. The Library Commission
			 facility is physically accessible to persons with disabilities.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 16 - History, Humanities and Arts › Part 120 - ORGANIZATION AND OPERATIONS OF AGENCY › Chapter 2 - Public Meeting Facilities › Rule 16-120.2.1 - Use of Public Meeting Facilities

Current through June 25, 2024
A. The Library
				Commissions public meeting facilities are primarily intended for functions
				sponsored by the Library Commission. When not needed for Library Commission
				functions, the public meeting areas may, at the discretion of the Library
				Commission, be used by other state agencies.
B. Reservations. Reservations shall be made
				by completing and submitting an application to the Executive Directors Office
				or a designee of the Executive Director no more than three (3) months in
				advance of the meeting. The Library Commission has the right to determine if
				the request for space shall be honored and, if so, to determine the meeting
				area that shall be reserved for the requesting agency. In the event of an
				emergency, the Library Commission may cancel a reservation giving the
				requesting agency as much notice as possible.
C. Accessibility. The Library Commission
				facility is physically accessible to persons with disabilities. Other
				accommodations needed for persons with disabilities shall be the responsibility
				of the agency scheduled to use the facility.
D. Smoking and Other Tobacco Products. The
				use of tobacco products is not permitted inside the Library Commission
				facility. A specific area outside the building shall be designated as a smoking
				area.
E. Special Arrangements. The
				Library Commission has limited equipment that may be used for meetings. The
				scheduled group may request the use of and reserve this equipment when making
				reservations for a meeting area. Any other special arrangements should be
				requested and arranged for when reserving the meeting area.
F. The scheduled group must adhere to usage
				guidelines and must allow the Library Commission to present, at the beginning
				of the meeting, a brief (five [5] to ten [10] minutes) welcome and overview of
				library services available to attendees.
G. The scheduled group is responsible for
				cleaning up after the meeting; failure to return the meeting room to the former
				condition may prevent the group from using Library Commission meeting rooms in
				the future.
H. Liability. The
				scheduled group shall assume responsibility for any theft and/or damage to
				meeting area or contents.
I.
				Disclaimers. Use of Library Commission meeting facilities does not constitute
				an endorsement of the beliefs of the group, or the actions of the group by the
				Board or the Library Commission. The Library Commission shall not be
				responsible for any equipment, supplies, materials, clothing, or other items
				brought by any agency or individual attending a meeting in the Library
				Commission. The Library Commission assumes no liability for agencies or
				individuals attending a meeting at the Library Commission.
Mississippi Code of
				  1972, Annotated §
										39-3-107
				  (Rev. 1988).
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 16 - History, Humanities and Arts › Part 120 - ORGANIZATION AND OPERATIONS OF AGENCY › Chapter 2 - Public Meeting Facilities › Rule 16-120.2.2 - Displays and Informational Materials in Public Areas

Current through June 25, 2024
A.
				The Library Commission may, at its own discretion, provide exhibits to be
				viewed by the general public. The Library Commission may make space available
				in the building for the display of brochures, informational material, and other
				materials of general interest provided by other state agencies.
B. Requests to display materials must be made
				to the Executive Directors Office or a designee of the Executive Director. No
				poster, pamphlet, brochure, leaflet, or booklet, shall be exhibited, displayed,
				or placed in the Library Commission without prior permission.
Mississippi Code of
				  1972, Annotated §
										39-3-107
				  (Rev. 1988).
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 16 - History, Humanities and Arts › Part 130 - PUBLIC PARTICIPATION › Chapter 1 - Proceedings › Rule 16-130.1.2 - Informal Proceedings

Current through June 25, 2024
The Library Commission provides the public with
				  opportunities to participate and provide input into its operations through
				  various and sundry informal proceedings, including constituent meetings,
				  advisory groups, public hearings, and requests for public comment. Informal
				  proceedings are of an advisory or informational nature only and are not binding
				  on the Library Commission or the Board.
Mississippi Code of
				  1972, Annotated §
										39-3-107
				  (Rev. 1988).
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 16 - History, Humanities and Arts › Part 150 - PUBLIC ACCESS TO INFORMATION › Chapter 1 - Patron Confidentiality › Rule 16-150.1.1 - User Records

Current through June 25, 2024
In accordance with §
									39-3-365,
				  records maintained by the Library Commission which contain information related
				  to the identity of a library user, relative to the user's use of books and
				  other materials in the agency's library are confidential and shall only be
				  released with the express consent of the user or as a result of a court
				  order.
Mississippi Code of
				  1972, Annotated §
										39-3-107
				  (Rev. 1988).
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 16 - History, Humanities and Arts › Part 150 - PUBLIC ACCESS TO INFORMATION › Chapter 2 - Public Records › Rule 16-150.2.1 - Mississippi Public Records Act of 1983

Current through June 25, 2024
Found in §
									25-61-1
				  to §
									25-61-17,
				  is hereby adopted and incorporated by reference. Unless exempted by §
									25-61-9,
				  §
									25-61-11,
				  §
									39-3-365,
				  or in this section, all public records held by the Library Commission are
				  hereby declared to be public property, and any person shall have the right to
				  inspect, copy, or mechanically reproduce or obtain a reproduction of any such
				  record in accordance with the procedures outlined below.
Records furnished to the Library Commission by a third party,
				  unless declared exempt in this section, shall also be released in accordance
				  with these rules. A third party shall be notified of public records requests
				  impacting the records of the third party.
Mississippi Code of
				  1972, Annotated §
										39-3-107
				  (Rev. 1988).
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 16 - History, Humanities and Arts › Part 150 - PUBLIC ACCESS TO INFORMATION › Chapter 2 - Public Records › Rule 16-150.2.3 - Procedures for Requesting Access to Records

Current through June 25, 2024
Public access to Library Commission non-exempt records shall
				  be governed by the following procedures:
A. Individuals desiring to obtain access to
				public records information held by the Library Commission should make a written
				request, signed by the individual or duly authorized agent, either by mail to
				the Executive Director or in person at the Library Commission offices during
				normal working hours.
B. Requests
				for public records shall be received and the request acted upon during the
				regular business hours.
C. The
				written request and the envelope must be plainly marked "Request for Public
				Records." Failure to so mark the request may delay the Library Commission's
				response.
D. The written request
				shall describe in reasonable detail the records sought. The request should
				include, if possible, a description of the type of records, dates, title of a
				publication, and other information which may aid in locating the
				records.
E. The written request
				shall:
1. Specify whether requestor proposes
				to access record by inspection or copying.
2. State date and time for proposed
				activity.
3. State number of
				persons scheduled to participate.
4. Provide name, address, and home and office
				telephone number of requestor.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 16 - History, Humanities and Arts › Part 150 - PUBLIC ACCESS TO INFORMATION › Chapter 2 - Public Records › Rule 16-150.2.4 - Production of Records or Denial of Access

Current through June 25, 2024
The Executive Director shall determine whether records
				  sought are exempt and shall either produce records or access to records or deny
				  access to or production of records sought within seven (7) working days of
				  receipt of request.
If Executive Director determines that records requested are
				  exempt or privileged under law, the Executive Director shall deny request and
				  send requesting individual a statement of specific reasons for denial. Where
				  possible, nonexempt material shall be separated from exempt material and only
				  exempt material shall be withheld. (§
									25-61-9)
				  Such denials shall be kept on file for period of three (3) years and be made
				  available for inspection and/or copying during regular working hours by any
				  person upon written request. (§
									25-61-5)
Individuals provided access to records may do so within
				  normal working hours, in Library Commission offices, and under supervision of
				  agency staff member. Records which an individual wishes to have copied shall be
				  marked by the individual, and the staff member shall attend to reproduction of
				  documents. No records, only reproductions, shall leave
				  building.
Mississippi Code of
				  1972, Annotated §
										39-3-107
				  (Rev. 1988).
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 16 - History, Humanities and Arts › Part 150 - PUBLIC ACCESS TO INFORMATION › Chapter 2 - Public Records › Rule 16-150.2.5 - Appeal of a Denial

Current through June 25, 2024
In the event a public records request is denied, the
				  requesting individual may appeal the decision using the following
				  procedures:
A. A requesting individual
				has thirty (30) calendar days from receipt of the Library Commission's response
				to appeal the denial.
B. The appeal
				shall be submitted in writing to the Executive Director for consideration by
				the Board for a final administrative determination.
C. The appeal should contain a copy of the
				original request, the denial, and the justification for
				reconsideration.
D. The appeal and
				the envelope shall be plainly marked "Public Records Appeal." Failure to so
				mark the appeal may delay the response from the Board.
E. The Board shall issue a written decision
				granting or denying the appeal within sixty (60) working days after receipt of
				the appeal unless, after showing good cause, the Board extends the sixty (60)
				day period. If the appeal is granted, the procedures outlined in "Procedures
				for Requesting Access to Public Records" shall be initiated. If the appeal is
				denied, in whole or part, the decision shall set forth reasons for the
				denial.
Mississippi Code of
				  1972, Annotated §
										39-3-107
				  (Rev. 1988).
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 16 - History, Humanities and Arts › Part 150 - PUBLIC ACCESS TO INFORMATION › Chapter 2 - Public Records › Rule 16-150.2.6 - Reference Requests as Public Records Requests

Current through June 25, 2024
As a resource library with a large bibliographic collection,
				  the Library Commission routinely receives reference requests for information.
				  On occasion, a request submitted as a reference request is actually a public
				  records request. In such cases, the following procedure shall be
				  initiated:
A. The reference request in
				question shall be referred to the Executive Director for review and validation
				of the public records issue.
B.
				Upon validation that the reference question is actually a public records
				request, the reference question shall be returned to the requestor with
				instructions as to how to resubmit the question as a public records
				request.
C. The individual
				resubmitting the reference request as a public records request shall be
				required to follow the procedures outlined in "Procedures for Requesting Access
				to Public Records."
Mississippi Code of
				  1972, Annotated §
										39-3-107
				  (Rev. 1988).
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 16 - History, Humanities and Arts › Part 150 - PUBLIC ACCESS TO INFORMATION › Chapter 2 - Public Records › Rule 16-150.2.7 - Costs Reimbursement

Current through June 25, 2024
The Library Commission hereby establishes a schedule of
				  costs reimbursement to cover the agency's costs associated with searching,
				  reviewing, overseeing, duplicating and if applicable, mailing copies of public
				  records. Fees shown herein are subject to change. (§
									25-61-7)
A. Reimbursement schedule:
1. No charges, except for packing/handling
				fees, shall be applied for searching, reviewing and/or duplicating public
				records if query requires one (1) hour or less or if number of copies required
				is thirty (30) pages or less.
2. If
				query requires more than one (1) hour, $10.00 per hour per person may be
				charged for searching, reviewing, and/or duplicating public records. Any part
				of an hour spent in such activities shall be charged at full hourly
				rate.
3. If query requires more
				than one hundred (100) pages of copies, $0.15 per page shall be charged for
				each copy. Copies of pages printed on both front and back shall be considered
				as two pages for copy charge purposes.
4. $5.00 packing/handling fee shall be
				charged on all requests for copies of public records to be shipped or
				mailed.
5. Costs shall be
				calculated at applicable rate for each such mailing. If request involves notice
				to be given to third party, cost of mailing such notice via certified mail
				return receipt requested shall be charged to person requesting
				records.
6. Prior to complying with
				request for public records, Library Commission shall estimate anticipated time
				and associated charges that may be required and notify the requestor. The
				requesting individual shall pay the Library Commission estimated charges,
				according to reimbursement schedule. If actual costs exceed estimated costs,
				the individual shall remit difference prior to Library Commission releasing
				public records. Cost reimbursements shall apply even if search is
				unproductive.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 16 - History, Humanities and Arts › Part 160 - LIBRARY SERVICES › Chapter 2 - Users › Rule 16-160.2.1 - Targeted Clientele

Current through June 25, 2024
The collection of the Library Commission is developed to
				  meet the needs of targeted clientele - the library community; State government;
				  individuals with visual impairments and physical disabilities; and individuals
				  researching intellectual property.
A.
				Library Community. Other Mississippi libraries, library science students, and
				library organizations are targeted users of the Library Commission collection.
				A wide range of resources is maintained to assist the practicing librarian and
				to support library development. In accordance with §
									39-3-359
				the Library Commission, "shall be the primary resource library for Mississippi
				public libraries; shall develop its collection accordingly; and shall provide
				services to libraries within the funds available and in keeping with the goal
				of efficient use of library resources in the State."
B. State Government. Employees and officials
				of Mississippi state government are targeted users of the Library Commission
				collections for job-related purposes.
C. Individuals with Visual or Physical
				Impairments - The Blind and Physically Handicapped Collection serves as the
				state's public library for people with certain visual impairments and physical
				disabilities which prevent the reading of standard printed material.
				Individuals who have been certified as eligible by meeting one of the federal
				requirements for service have direct access to the Blind and Physically
				Handicapped resources and services of the Library Commission. Certifying
				authorities must meet guidelines established by the Library of Congress,
				National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped.
D. Intellectual Property Researchers -
				Inventors, attorneys, researchers, and other individuals seeking patent and
				trademark information are targeted users. Specialized print and online
				resources are available to support the research needed in preparation for
				applying for a patent or trademark. Specialists are available to provide users
				with an orientation to the research process and to the necessary
				resources.
Mississippi Code of
				  1972, Annotated §
										39-3-107
				  (Rev. 1988).
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 16 - History, Humanities and Arts › Part 160 - LIBRARY SERVICES › Chapter 2 - Users › Rule 16-160.2.2 - General Public

Current through June 25, 2024
Members of the general public who are Mississippi residents
				  access library services primarily through the state's network of libraries. The
				  Library Commission is a state agency with specialized collections designed to
				  serve the library community, state government, eligible individuals with
				  visually impairments and physical disabilities, and intellectual property
				  researchers. Although not targeted users of the Library Commission, members of
				  the general public may access the collections of the Library Commission
				  directly in person, or indirectly through interlibrary loan at libraries
				  statewide.
Mississippi Code of
				  1972, Annotated §
										39-3-107
				  (Rev. 1988).
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 16 - History, Humanities and Arts › Part 160 - LIBRARY SERVICES › Chapter 3 - Usage Policies › Rule 16-160.3.2 - Loans from Collections and Restrictions

Current through June 25, 2024
In the interest of equitable access to materials/formats,
				  the Library Commission reserves the right to limit the maximum number of
				  materials loaned to a user and the types of materials to be loaned.
A. Loan periods for library materials from
				the Primary Resource Collection of the Library Commission shall be determined
				based on material type, format, and user class.
B. Loan periods and other parameters for
				materials from the Blind and Physically Handicapped Collection shall follow the
				procedures and guidelines for service set forth by National Library Service
				(NLS). Loan periods for Blind and Physically Handicapped Collection materials
				not provided by NLS shall be determined based on material type and
				format.
Mississippi Code of
				  1972, Annotated §
										39-3-107
				  (Rev. 1988).
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 16 - History, Humanities and Arts › Part 160 - LIBRARY SERVICES › Chapter 3 - Usage Policies › Rule 16-160.3.3 - User Responsibilities

Current through June 25, 2024
A. Presentation of
				Library Card or Identification. Individuals wishing to borrow Library
				Commission materials in person must present a valid Library Commission card.
				Presentation of a valid local library card or other photo identification may
				also be required for specialized services. Users desiring to borrow materials
				from the Blind and Physically Handicapped Collection, in person, must show
				valid photo identification in order to verify registration or certification of
				eligibility.
B. Timely Return of
				Materials. Library Commission users are responsible for the timely return of
				materials borrowed. The Library Commission may establish a schedule of daily
				fines and a maximum total fine for overdue materials loaned to state government
				users, intellectual property researchers, and the general public. Such fines
				may vary by material type. The Library Commission reserves the right to reduce
				or waive charge under special circumstances, including an "act of nature" such
				as a fire, flood, or tornado. Individuals with overdue materials may not borrow
				additional material until overdue materials are returned and fines have been
				paid in full.
In accordance with NLS guidelines, no fines are levied for
				  Blind and Physically Handicapped overdue materials. Users accept responsibility
				  for returning materials according to established loan policies. Users of Blind
				  and Physically Handicapped materials may not lend NLS or network-produced
				  books, magazines, and equipment to non-eligible persons.
Mississippi Code of
				  1972, Annotated §
										39-3-107
				  (Rev. 1988).
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 16 - History, Humanities and Arts › Part 160 - LIBRARY SERVICES › Chapter 3 - Usage Policies › Rule 16-160.3.4 - Proper Care of Materials

Current through June 25, 2024
Users are responsible for the proper care and use of
				  materials borrowed from the Library Commission and shall be charged repair or
				  replacement costs in the event of damage to or loss of materials due to
				  negligence. Individuals owing for lost or damaged materials may not borrow
				  additional materials until such charges have been paid in full. Borrowing
				  libraries are expected to pay for lost or damaged materials without regard to
				  the library's ability to collect from their customer. The Library Commission
				  reserves the right to reduce or waive charges for materials damaged or lost due
				  to special circumstances, including an "act of nature," such as a fire, flood,
				  or tornado. Documentation of the act of nature may be required before an
				  exemption is granted. The Library Commission cannot refund payments for
				  materials later found and returned.
Eligible users of the Blind and Physically Handicapped
				  Collection who borrow NLS materials accept responsibility for using materials
				  and equipment with reasonable care. In accordance with NLS guidelines, no
				  charges may be levied for the loss or damage of NLS-produced books and
				  equipment. Eligible users who lose or damage materials which were purchased
				  with donated or State funds shall be assessed fees based on the current cost of
				  repairing or replacing the item.
Mississippi Code of
				  1972, Annotated §
										39-3-107
				  (Rev. 1988).
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 16 - History, Humanities and Arts › Part 160 - LIBRARY SERVICES › Chapter 3 - Usage Policies › Rule 16-160.3.5 - Unauthorized Removal or Mutilation of Materials

Current through June 25, 2024
Removal of library materials from the library without
				  authorization is prohibited and is subject to legal action. Willful mutilation
				  of library materials is prohibited and is subject to legal action. (§
									39-3-303
				  to
				  39-3-313)
Mississippi Code of
				  1972, Annotated §
										39-3-107
				  (Rev. 1988).
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 16 - History, Humanities and Arts › Part 160 - LIBRARY SERVICES › Chapter 3 - Usage Policies › Rule 16-160.3.6 - Reimbursement for Operational Expenses

Current through June 25, 2024
Users may access the Library Commission photocopy equipment
				  or printers attached to public computers. Charges may be assessed for
				  photocopying or computer printing in order to cover operational
				  expenses.
Mississippi Code of
				  1972, Annotated §
										39-3-107
				  (Rev. 1988).
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 16 - History, Humanities and Arts › Part 160 - LIBRARY SERVICES › Chapter 3 - Usage Policies › Rule 16-160.3.7 - Proper Use of Internet

Current through June 25, 2024
A. Permitted
				Activities. Individuals may utilize Library Commission public access computers
				for the purpose of meeting research and information needs.
B. Unauthorized Activities.
1. Prohibited Uses - No email service shall
				be provided. Library Commission users may not use the public access computers
				to display, store, or send, by email or any other form of electronic
				communication such as bulletin boards, chat rooms, or Usenet groups, material
				that is fraudulent, harassing, embarrassing, sexually explicit, profane,
				obscene, intimidating, defamatory or otherwise inappropriate or
				unlawful.
2. Frivolous Use - Users
				of Library Commission computers have a duty to recognize that computer
				resources of the Library Commission have finite limits. Users shall not
				deliberately perform acts that waste computer resources or unfairly monopolize
				resources to the exclusion of others.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 16 - History, Humanities and Arts › Part 160 - LIBRARY SERVICES › Chapter 3 - Usage Policies › Rule 16-160.3.8 - Proper Conduct

Current through June 25, 2024
A. General Rules of
				Conduct.
1. All library users are entitled to
				a clean and safe facility; courteous assistance for knowledgeable staff;
				reasonable access to library resources; and a quiet research
				environment.
2. All library users
				have an obligation to interact courteously with other users and staff; maintain
				accessibility to library materials by checking out and returning materials
				properly; maintaining a quiet research environment while in the facility; and
				abide by the Library Commission Code of Use and Conduct.
3. Library users shall conduct themselves in
				a manner which enables other users, staff, and themselves to accomplish
				intended tasks in a safe, pleasant, and orderly atmosphere. Users shall respect
				the rights of others and to treat the facility and resources with due
				care.
4. Supervision, behavior, use
				of resources, and safety of children in the Library Commission is the
				responsibility of the child's parent, guardian, or caregiver. Rules of conduct
				shall be enforced.
5. Agency staff
				will listen to, and respond when appropriate, to complaints voiced. Staff will
				take appropriate action when user behavior causes disruption or unreasonable
				interference in the delivery or receipt of services.
6. Carrying firearms or other items used as
				weapons on Library Commission property is not permissible except by authorized
				law enforcement officers.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 16 - History, Humanities and Arts › Part 160 - LIBRARY SERVICES › Chapter 3 - Usage Policies › Rule 16-160.3.9 - Suspension of Access

Current through June 25, 2024
In the event a user violates Library Commission policy,
				  access may be suspended by the Library Commission for a period of time, not to
				  exceed six (6) months, after receiving written warning and an opportunity to
				  reply. If, after such a suspension, policies continue to be violated, service
				  may again be suspended. Any suspended individual may request a reconsideration
				  of the action taken by the Library Commission in accordance with
				  Reconsideration Hearings procedures."
Mississippi Code of
				  1972, Annotated §
										39-3-107
				  (Rev. 1988).
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 16 - History, Humanities and Arts › Part 160 - LIBRARY SERVICES › Chapter 4 - Services › Rule 16-160.4.1 - Reference Services

Current through June 25, 2024
The Library Commission's Primary Resource Collection is
				  specialized and designed to meet the needs of targeted user groups. Reference
				  services are offered based on the specialized resources available. Reference
				  librarians shall be available to assist individuals in using the collections.
				  Reference librarians shall respond to questions which are received in person or
				  by mail, telephone, fax, email, and messaging from State employees and
				  officials, other libraries, and the general public. Staff shall provide
				  in-depth assistance to libraries and State government for job-related
				  inquiries. Staff shall also offer assistance to the general public by providing
				  information in the form of short answers to specific questions or guidance in
				  locating materials. In response to telephone, fax, mail and email inquiries,
				  staff may mail brief printouts or photocopies to the user. The Library
				  Commission will not mail circulating materials directly to the general public.
				  Circulating materials may be checked out in person to eligible users or
				  requested through the interlibrary loan services of a local library.
Reference staff for the Blind and Physically Handicapped
				  Collection shall provide routine, ready reference for registered users and
				  respond to inquiries from libraries, institutions, and interested parties.
				  Ready access to an in-depth print collection, concentrating on the areas of
				  visual impairments and physical disabilities, shall be maintained. When
				  appropriate, questions that cannot be answered by staff shall be referred to
				  another entity.
Mississippi Code of
				  1972, Annotated §
										39-3-107
				  (Rev. 1988).
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 16 - History, Humanities and Arts › Part 160 - LIBRARY SERVICES › Chapter 4 - Services › Rule 16-160.4.2 - Interlibrary Loan Services

Current through June 25, 2024
A. Lending
				Services. Most materials in the Library Commission's Primary Resource
				Collection are available for interlibrary loan to public, university, community
				or junior college, school, and special libraries. Photocopied materials,
				including periodical articles and copies from reference materials, are limited
				to thirty (30) pages from any one source, within copyright restrictions. Such
				copied material is provided free-of-charge and becomes the property of the
				requesting library. Libraries which borrow materials from the Library
				Commission shall bear the cost of return postage and insurance for materials
				mailed to the Library Commission
.
B.
Borrowing Services.
The
				Library Commission shall initiate interlibrary loans as needed for state
				employees and officials. State employees and officials may request interlibrary
				loan directly from the Library Commission or through the state agency library
				of the employee or official. Such materials may be picked up at the Library
				Commission or mailed to a state government work address. Individuals are
				required to return materials to the Library Commission by the due date and to
				pay any fines/fees for late, lost, or damaged material assessed by the owning
				library. If the request is initiated by the state government library, the state
				government library is responsible for any fines/fees assessed regardless of
				ability to obtain payment from the requesting employee or official. Failure to
				comply may result in loss of interlibrary loan privileges.
Interlibrary loan from the Blind and Physically Handicapped
				  Collection provides users with visual impairments and physical disabilities
				  with access to additional titles and copies of materials from other sources. No
				  interlibrary loan charges are assessed for blind and physically handicapped
				  materials and resources.
C.
				Training.
1. Electronic Resources - Search
				suggestions and brief orientations may be offered to available electronic
				resources. In-depth Internet and database training is not provided to the
				general public.
2. Intellectual
				Property - In-depth orientation to the specialized patent and trademarks
				databases and search techniques needed to research intellectual property is
				offered. First-time intellectual property researchers must make an appointment
				with the patent librarian to schedule an orientation. In accordance with
				guidelines set forth by the U. S. Patents and Trademarks Office, Library
				Commission staff cannot perform individual patent or trademark
				searches.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 16 - History, Humanities and Arts › Part 170 - LIBRARY EXTENSION AND DEVELOPMENT › Chapter 1 - Consulting Services and Continuing Education › Rule 16-170.1.1 - Consulting Services

Current through June 25, 2024
Advice and assistance on matters pertaining to library
				  operations and management may be provided, upon request by a public library
				  system director, library trustee, public official, or library organization.
				  Libraries obtaining extensive consulting services from the Library Commission
				  may be required to enter into a statement of work with the Library Commission
				  outlining the responsibilities of each party.
Mississippi Code of
				  1972, Annotated §
										39-3-107
				  (Rev. 1988).
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 16 - History, Humanities and Arts › Part 170 - LIBRARY EXTENSION AND DEVELOPMENT › Chapter 1 - Consulting Services and Continuing Education › Rule 16-170.1.2 - Continuing Education

Current through June 25, 2024
Training opportunities for the public library community are
				  provided.
Mississippi Code of
				  1972, Annotated §
										39-3-107
				  (Rev. 1988).
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 16 - History, Humanities and Arts › Part 170 - LIBRARY EXTENSION AND DEVELOPMENT › Chapter 1 - Consulting Services and Continuing Education › Rule 16-170.1.3 - Continuing Education Unit (CEU) and Contact Hour Credit

Current through June 25, 2024
Credit may be given for planned learning experiences
				  designed to bring about changes in knowledge, skills, or attitudes which
				  contribute directly to the delivery of quality library services and the
				  competent practice of librarianship.
A. Presenting Entities. In order to offer
				CEUs or contact hours to participants, the entity presenting the
				training/workshop must obtain prior approval from the Library Commission. The
				entity must complete and submit a CEU Credit Form to the Library Commission for
				review and approval by the Executive Director or his/her designee.
B. Participants. To receive CEU or contact
				hour credits for attending a training workshop, participants must request
				credits from an approved presenting entity for having satisfactorily completed
				said training/workshop.
The Library Commission website contains a list of scheduled
				  courses, registration information, and complete information on CEUs and contact
				  hours, including guidelines, instructions, and the CEU Credit
				  Form.
Mississippi Code of
				  1972, Annotated §
										39-3-107
				  (Rev. 1988).
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 16 - History, Humanities and Arts › Part 170 - LIBRARY EXTENSION AND DEVELOPMENT › Chapter 2 - MissIN Network › Rule 16-170.2.1 - Services

Current through June 25, 2024
. MissIN services include, but are not limited to, internet
				  access, help desk support, vendor liaison services, technical consulting,
				  technical assessments, web site hosting, internet protocol addresses, email
				  accounts, web email, email anti-virus and spam filtering, technical
				  blogs/wikis, and an SMS alert network.
MissIN Network Standards and Operational
				  Policies
are on the agency website and are applicable to all
				  customers, contractors, temporaries, and other workers and users of the Library
				  Commission's MissIN network.
Mississippi Code of
				  1972, Annotated §
										39-3-107
				  (Rev. 1988).
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 16 - History, Humanities and Arts › Part 170 - LIBRARY EXTENSION AND DEVELOPMENT › Chapter 2 - MissIN Network › Rule 16-170.2.2 - Participation

Current through June 25, 2024
. by libraries in MissIN is voluntary. Public libraries
				  opting to not participate in MissIN shall notify the Library Commission in
				  writing.
Mississippi Code of
				  1972, Annotated §
										39-3-107
				  (Rev. 1988).
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 16 - History, Humanities and Arts › Part 170 - LIBRARY EXTENSION AND DEVELOPMENT › Chapter 2 - MissIN Network › Rule 16-170.2.3 - Violations

Current through June 25, 2024
A MissIN customer violating any MissIN rule that a violation
				  has occurred, discuss the violation or violations with the customer, and seek
				  resolution will be notified. In the event of repeated violations or a critical
				  violation, the Library Commission may suspend or revoke a MissIN customer's
				  network privileges. Any MissIN customer whose network privileges have been
				  suspended or revoked by the Library Commission may request reconsideration in
				  accordance with the procedures outlined under Reconsideration
				  Hearings.
Mississippi Code of
				  1972, Annotated §
										39-3-107
				  (Rev. 1988).
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 16 - History, Humanities and Arts › Part 170 - LIBRARY EXTENSION AND DEVELOPMENT › Chapter 2 - MissIN Network › Rule 16-170.2.4 - Emergency Response

Current through June 25, 2024
. The agency's internal Network Services Security and Plan,
				  is followed in case of a network outage, security breach, or increase to
				  internet threat levels.
Mississippi Code of
				  1972, Annotated §
										39-3-107
				  (Rev. 1988).
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 16 - History, Humanities and Arts › Part 170 - LIBRARY EXTENSION AND DEVELOPMENT › Chapter 3 - Part 170 . Public Library Statistics › Rule 16-170.3.1 - Annual Submission of Information

Current through June 25, 2024
. All public libraries shall submit the above described
				  information annually to the Library Commission in a format and at a time
				  prescribed by the Library Commission.
Mississippi Code of
				  1972, Annotated §
										39-3-107
				  (Rev. 1988).
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 16 - History, Humanities and Arts › Part 170 - LIBRARY EXTENSION AND DEVELOPMENT › Chapter 4 - Cooperative Programs › Rule 16-170.4.1 - Local and Regional Cooperatives

Current through June 25, 2024
The Library Commission may provide guidance in the
				  development of local and regional multi-library and multi-type library
				  cooperatives under mutually agreed upon terms.
Mississippi Code of
				  1972, Annotated §
										39-3-107
				  (Rev. 1988).
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 16 - History, Humanities and Arts › Part 170 - LIBRARY EXTENSION AND DEVELOPMENT › Chapter 4 - Cooperative Programs › Rule 16-170.4.2 - Statewide Virtual Union Catalog

Current through June 25, 2024
The statewide virtual union catalog and interlibrary loan
				  system are library cooperative efforts. Participation requires library systems
				  to adhere to technical standards, agree to loan as well as borrow library
				  materials, and to abide by protocols. Expansion of the system to non-public
				  libraries shall be dependent upon available funds.
Mississippi Code of
				  1972, Annotated §
										39-3-107
				  (Rev. 1988).
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 16 - History, Humanities and Arts › Part 170 - LIBRARY EXTENSION AND DEVELOPMENT › Chapter 4 - Cooperative Programs › Rule 16-170.4.3 - Interstate Cooperatives

Current through June 25, 2024
The Library Commission may enter into cooperative programs
				  with other states as allowed by §
									39-3-201
				  through
				  39-3-211
				  of the
Mississippi Code of 1972, Annotated
.
Mississippi Code of
				  1972, Annotated §
										39-3-107
				  (Rev. 1988).
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 16 - History, Humanities and Arts › Part 170 - LIBRARY EXTENSION AND DEVELOPMENT › Chapter 4 - Cooperative Programs › Rule 16-170.4.4 - Other

Current through June 25, 2024
The Library Commission may establish agreements with
				  libraries, government agencies, or bodies organized for library purposes, to
				  provide needed services. Such arrangements may include, but are not limited to:
				  use of space to conduct programs; use of staff specialists to conduct training
				  programs or act as special consultants; development of local resources such as
				  compilation of regional holdings of library materials; extension of library
				  support services such as acquisition, cataloging and processing of library
				  materials; implementation of special services; and planning and implementation
				  of regionally based library services.
Mississippi Code of
				  1972, Annotated §
										39-3-107
				  (Rev. 1988).
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 16 - History, Humanities and Arts › Part 180 - LIBRARY FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS › Chapter 1 - Requirements Applicable To All Grant Programs › Rule 16-180.1.1 - Improvement of Library Services

Current through June 25, 2024
The Library Commission receives federal, State, and other
				  funds which are used to improve library services in the State through services,
				  statewide programs, and grants.
Mississippi Code of
				  1972, Annotated §
										39-3-107
				  (Rev. 1988).