14-1-39. Definition of terms.
Terms used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise plainly requires, shall mean:
(1)"Academic library," a library that supports the curriculum and research needs of a college, university, or other postsecondary educational institution;
(2)"Libraries," public, school, academic and special libraries when all libraries are to be involved collectively;
(3)"Library materials," the various forms in which knowledge and information are recorded;
(4)"Library service," the performance of all activities of a library relating to the collection and organization of library materials and to making the materials and information of a library available to a clientele;
(5)"Public library," any library that serves free of charge all residents of a chartered governmental unit, county, municipality, township, or a combination of any of the above, and receives its financial support in whole or in part from public funds;
(6)"School library," any library that supports the curriculum of a school or a group of schools;
(7)"Special library," any library that supports the research needs of an industry, governmental agency, or other noneducational agency or institution; and
(8)"State Library Agency," the State Library Office.
Source: SL 1975, ch 155, §1.