South Carolina Code 60-1-140. State Library to establish statewide library network
(a) recommend statewide priorities for interlibrary cooperation and resource sharing;
(b) develop and publish a state plan for library network activities;
(c) promulgate policies, regulations, and guidelines consistent with the provisions of this chapter;
(d) establish and operate a network computer system and telecommunication systems which will expedite interlibrary loan, reference, and referral;
(e) acquire or create computer programs and data bases and make them available to libraries of the network;
(f) provide grants for networking activities and establish standards under which libraries may be eligible for the grants;
(g) encourage public awareness of the need for interlibrary cooperation and resource sharing;
(h) provide for state participation in and compatibility with regional, national, or international library networks and systems which will increase the quality of library service to the people of this State;
(i) encourage and assist the efforts of libraries and local governments to develop mutual and cooperative solutions to library service problems;
(j) establish a network advisory body made up of representatives of the several network constituencies to advise and assist the State Library in network planning and development.