LIBRARIES ACT 1982 - SECT 14
LIBRARIES ACT 1982 - SECT 14
The functions of the Board are—
(a) to
formulate policies and guidelines for the provision of public library
services; and
(b) to
establish, maintain and expand collections of library materials and, in
particular, collections of such materials that are of South Australian origin,
or have a particular relevance to this State; and
(c) to
administer the State Library; and
(d) to
establish and maintain such other public libraries and public library services
as may best conduce to the public interest; and
(e) to
promote, encourage and assist in the establishment, operation and expansion of
public libraries and public library services by councils and others; and
(f) to
collaborate with an administrative unit of the Public Service or any other
public sector agency (within the meaning of the Public Sector Act 2009 )
and any other authority or body, in the provision of library and information
services; and
(g) to
make recommendations to the Minister on the allocation of funds that are
available for the purposes of public libraries and public library services;
and
(k) to
initiate and monitor research and experimental projects in relation to public
libraries and public library services; and
(n) to
keep library services provided in the State under continuing evaluation and
review; and
(o) to
carry out any other functions assigned to the Board under this or any other
Act or by the Minister.