N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 201-A:9
Powers and Duties of State Librarian
Effective Jun 11, 19891846, 343:2. 1862, 2588:1. 1866, 4232:4. GS 7:5. GL 7:5. PS 8:11. 1917, 59:1. PL 10:11, 23. RL 15:10, 22. 1943, 90:1, pars. 9, 13, 18. RSA 201:10, 15, 20. 1963, 21:1. 1985, 268:14. 1989, 35:17, eff. June 11, 1989.
The state librarian, also known as the director of libraries, shall, in addition to the other powers, duties and responsibilities provided by law:
- I. Preserve a sufficient number of copies of all official reports, documents, and records including those enumerated in RSA 20 and in RSA 505 to be deposited in the state library.
- II. Collect and analyze statistics and undertake research pertaining to libraries and make the resultant findings available to all public, school and institutional libraries within the state.
- III. Publish and submit to the commissioner a biennial report of its activities and of the status and needs of the library as reported by the state librarian, including recommendations for improving library service.
- IV. Issue a publication at least 4 times a year which shall contain general and specific information to improve library management. It shall be distributed under the direction of the state librarian.
- V. Purchase books and related materials for the state library, subject to RSA 21-I:18, VI.
- VI. Operate a cataloging service for the benefit of the statewide development system.
Source. 1846, 343:2. 1862, 2588:1. 1866, 4232:4. GS 7:5. GL 7:5. PS 8:11. 1917, 59:1. PL 10:11, 23. RL 15:10, 22. 1943, 90:1, pars. 9, 13, 18. RSA 201:10, 15, 20. 1963, 21:1. 1985, 268:14. 1989, 35:17, eff. June 11, 1989.