- (a) The state shall encourage the establishment, maintenance, and development of public libraries throughout Indiana as part of the provision for public education of Indiana.
- (b) Public libraries provide free library services in order to meet the educational, informational, and recreational interests and needs of the public.
(c) Library services include:
- (1) collecting and organizing books and other library materials; and
- (2) providing reference, loan, and related services to library patrons.
(d) Library services are provided by public libraries supported by public funds.
[Pre-2005 Elementary and Secondary Education Recodification Citation: 20-14-1-3.]
As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.49. Amended by P.L.84-2012, SEC.19.