Section 137.1. Purpose of the State Library  


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  • The purpose of the State Library is to provide information and foster continuing education by:

    (1) Making available all library materials of the State Library for use by libraries, agencies of State and local government and to the public generally.

    (2) Coordinating a statewide system of local libraries.

    (3) Providing advice and counsel to local libraries, district library centers, and regional resource centers, municipalities and groups on the development and improvement of library service.

    (4) Inspecting local libraries, district library centers and regional resource centers.