The state library shall conduct research in appropriate areas of library activity and survey and study the library community in Indiana, including all types of libraries, therein, on a continual basis for the purpose of:

1. (1) collecting pertinent statistics and other information;
2. (2) assessing the condition and capacity of existing library facilities, resources, and services;
3. (3) defining the needs of society which are the responsibility of libraries to meet;
4. (4) evaluating library performance in relation to these needs; and

5. (5) preparing recommendations and plans which will develop and strengthen library service in Indiana.

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