Indiana Code Title 4. State Offices and Administration § 4-23-7.1-8

(1) collecting pertinent statistics and other information;

(2) assessing the condition and capacity of existing library facilities, resources, and services;

(3) defining the needs of society which are the responsibility of libraries to meet;

(4) evaluating library performance in relation to these needs;  and

(5) preparing recommendations and plans which will develop and strengthen library service in Indiana.