14-1-39. Definition of terms.Terms used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise plainly requires, shall mean:(1)'Academic library,' a library that supports the curriculum and research needs of a college, university, or other postsecondary educational institution;(2)'Libraries,' public, school, academic and special libraries when all libraries are to be involved collectively;(3)'Library materials,' the various forms in which knowledge and information are recorded;(4)'Library service,' the performance of all activities of a library relating to the collection and organization of library materials and to making the materials and information of a library available to a clientele;(5)'Public library,' any library that serves free of charge all residents of a chartered governmental unit, county, municipality, township, or a combination of any of the above, and receives its financial support in whole or in part from public funds;(6)'School library,' any library that supports the curriculum of a school or a group of schools;(7)'Special library,' any library that supports the research needs of an industry, governmental agency, or other noneducational agency or institution; and(8)'State m of a school or a group of schools;(7)'Special library,' any library that supports the research needs of an industry, governmental agency, or other noneducational agency or institution; and(8)'State Library Agency,' the State Library Office. Source: SL 1975, ch 155, §1.
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