Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 11, June 11, 2024
Section 4.5.3.8 - ELIGIBILITYInstitutions will be judged eligible for funding on the basis of the following criteria:
A. The institution must be state-supported. At least 51 percent of the institution's operating budget must be supported by state funds.B. The library must have written long-range plans, based on agency goals and objectives, which reflect nationally-accepted professional library standards for the various institutions. A copy of these plans must be filed with the library development bureau of the state library.C. A staff member of the institution must be assigned to direct and supervise library service to residents.D. Each institution shall have a written collection development policy which shall be on file with the library development bureau of the state library.E. There shall be an area dedicated to library use which includes the following:(1) central location within the institution, i.e. easily accessible to the greatest number of residents;(2) space enough to accommodate collections, programs and users comfortably;(3) good lighting, climate control and comfortable furnishings.F. Each institution library shall have a budget, drawn from institution funds, which supports its library programs and operations. The budget shall include salary for library personnel and for collection development.G. The institution must agree to meet all Federal LSCA, Title I requirements and have fulfilled all accountability requirements pertaining to previous LSCA I grants received.H. The institution must file an annual report and application with the library development bureau of the state library.