The state library shall maintain, develop, and service a collection of books, periodicals, newspapers, maps, manuscripts, audiovisual materials, and other library materials for the purpose of:

1. (1) meeting the informational, educational, and research needs of state government;
2. (2) preserving and making available for use, materials bearing on the history of the state;
3. (3) meeting the specialized library needs and interests of citizens of Indiana; and

4. (4) supplementing the reference and materials resources of the libraries of the state.

   As added by Acts 1981, P.L.40, SEC.7.