Arizona Revised Statutes Title 41. State Government § 41-151.07. Library development services

1. Direct and coordinate statewide public library services.

2. Encourage and assist the development of library services in state and local institutions and governmental units.

3. Compile and disseminate statistics and other data relating to libraries and library services.

4. Give professional advice and assistance in the establishment and operation of county free libraries, municipal or other libraries, or any combinations of county free and municipal or other libraries, and to joint ventures of public and private or nonprofit libraries in this state that make library information available to the public and that request such professional advice and assistance.

5. Develop library services for the blind and persons with physical disabilities regardless of the type of technology used.

6. Perform all other duties necessary or appropriate to the development of statewide library services.