ORS 357.002: Policy.

It is the policy of the State of Oregon to have a State Library that:

      (1) Provides library services suitable to support state government needs and operations;

      (2) Provides efficient library services for Oregonians who are print-disabled;

      (3) Promotes the establishment, development and support of local library services;

      (4) Promotes and supports library services for children and youth;

      (5) Eliminates duplication of state agency library services;

      (6) Leverages federal, state and local funding for the benefit of state and local libraries;

      (7) Promotes the electronic delivery of library and information resources and services;

      (8) Promotes public, nonprofit and private partnerships; and

      (9) Maintains free access for the public to State Library materials.