IC 4-23-7.1-8: Library activity within state; research; purposes

Sec. 8. The state library shall conduct research in appropriate areas of library activity and survey and study the library community in Indiana, including all types of libraries in Indiana, on a continual basis for the purpose of:

(1) collecting pertinent statistics and other information;

(2) assessing the condition and capacity of existing library facilities, resources, and services;

(3) defining the needs of society which are the responsibility of libraries to meet;

(4) evaluating library performance in relation to these needs; and

(5) preparing recommendations and plans which will develop and strengthen library service in Indiana.