The State Library Office shall execute the library policy of the State of South Dakota and shall:

(1) Promote adequate library service for all the people of the state;

(2) Supplement the services of libraries throughout the state;

(3) Increase the proficiency of library personnel through provision of in-service and continuing education programs for library personnel employed in the state;

(4) Provide for the citizens of the state specialized library services and materials not generally appropriate, economical, or available in other libraries of the state;

(5) Establish and operate a state publications library distribution program; and

(6) Collect and publish annual statistical data of libraries in the state.

Source: SL 1975, ch 155, § 23; SL 2017, ch 89, § 1.