(a) A public library established under this section shall provide at least the following services free of charge to the residents of the municipality or community:

Terms Used In Alaska Statutes 14.56.400

  • municipality: means a political subdivision incorporated under the laws of the state that is a home rule or general law city, a home rule or general law borough, or a unified municipality. See Alaska Statutes 01.10.060
  • state: means the State of Alaska unless applied to the different parts of the United States and in the latter case it includes the District of Columbia and the territories. See Alaska Statutes 01.10.060
(1) establish and maintain a collection of books and other materials for loaning;
(2) provide access to interlibrary loan services;
(3) provide reading or other educational programs for children; and
(4) provide reference information.
(b) A public library established under this section shall submit an annual report of its operations and the services it provides to the director of the division that has responsibility for state libraries.