Section 4-23-7.1-8 - Library activity within state; research; purposes 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 in Indiana, on a continual basis for the purpose of:
(1) collecting pertinent statistics and other information;(2) assessing the condition and capacity of existing library facilities, resources, and services;(3) defining the needs of society which are the responsibility of libraries to meet;(4) evaluating library performance in relation to these needs; and(5) preparing recommendations and plans which will develop and strengthen library service in Indiana.Amended by P.L. 42-2018,SEC. 8, eff. 7/1/2018.As added by Acts1981 , P.L. 40, SEC.7.