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Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by FindLaw Staff
A. The state librarian shall:
(1) administer the state library;
(2) administer grants-in-aid and encourage local library service and generally promote an effective statewide library system;
(3) make studies and surveys of public library needs;
(4) supply advice and information to existing libraries and aid in the establishment of new libraries;
(5) obtain each year, from all libraries in the state, reports showing the conditions, growth and development together with such other facts and statistics regarding them as are of public interest;
(6) cooperate with other educational services and governmental agencies of the state and with library agencies of other states and with national library agencies;
(7) cooperate with the administrative services division of the cultural affairs department in preparing the budget for the state library;
(8) administer the library extension service;
(9) make rules and regulations necessary to administer the library division as provided by law and to perform other duties as provided by law; and
(10) establish and administer a library depository and distribution system for state documents and publications.
B. The state librarian may solicit and receive funds or property, including federal funds and public and private grants, for programs and activities administered by the state librarian.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - New Mexico Statutes Chapter 18. Libraries, Museums, and Cultural Properties § 18-2-4. Duties of the state librarian - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/nm/chapter-18-libraries-museums-and-cultural-properties/nm-st-sect-18-2-4/
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