Research centers may be designated by the State Librarian with the advice of the Maine Library Commission. [PL 2013, c. 82, §9 (AMD).]
1. Duties. The research center shall:
A. Provide for advanced research needs; [PL 1973, c. 626, §6 (NEW).]
B. Act as a back-up collection for the specialized reference needs of the reference and resource centers; [PL 1973, c. 626, §6 (NEW).]
C. Provide such other cooperative activities and services as libraries may need or require. [PL 2019, c. 150, §16 (AMD).]

[PL 2019, c. 150, §16 (AMD).]

SECTION HISTORY

PL 1973, c. 626, §6 (NEW). PL 2013, c. 82, §9 (AMD). PL 2019, c. 150, §16 (AMD).

Terms Used In Maine Revised Statutes Title 27 Sec. 116

  • Research center: means any library designated as such by the State Librarian and receiving state aid for the purposes of making its major research collections, under such rules and regulations as are defined by its governing board and head librarian, available to the residents of the State. See Maine Revised Statutes Title 27 Sec. 110