Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 78 – Libraries | Midpage

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Massachusetts General Laws

Chapter 78

Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 78

Libraries

1Existing corporations 2Organization of county law libraries 3Use by residents of county 4Source of funds 5Right to receive legislative documents 6Right to receive other books and documents 7Establishment by cities and towns; records 8Use of facilities by non-residents 9Return of unwanted state publications 10Town libraries; selection of trustees and officers 11Board of trustees; powers and duties 12Annual report of trustees 13Applicability of sections relating to trustees 14Board of library commissioners; members; appointment; term; by-laws; reimbursement; officers; staff 15Duties relating to management and maintenance of libraries 19Powers, duties and status of board 19AState aid; determination 19BState aid; annual reports by libraries; requisites for aid 19CRegional public library service; annual appropriation 19DRegional public library service; council of members 19ELibrary media services; comprehensive statewide program; funds; standards 19FRegional public library service; arrangement for delivery and retrieval of materials or services 19GState assistance for public library projects 19HDefinitions 19IApplication for and distribution of funds 19JAllocation of funds; priorities 19KGifts and grants 19LMassachusetts library and information network 19MStatewide advisory council on cooperative library programs 19NRules and regulations 20Librarians; appointment; examination; registration 21Inapplicability of certain sections to cities 22Certification of librarians 23Board meetings; quorum 24Definitions applicable to Secs. 22 to 31 25Rules and regulations 27Clerical assistance, etc.; expenditures 28Duties of board 29Librarians; qualifications 30Fees 31Status of existing librarians; certificates 32Library staff members; leaves of absence for study or research 33Policy for selection and use of library materials and facilities 34Employment contracts for library employees