Ind. Code ch. 4-23-7

Ind. Code ch. 4-23-7
in effect

Ind. Code § 4-23-7-1 Creation

Sec. 1. There is hereby created and established a department of the state government which shall be known as the Indiana Library and Historical Department. Formerly: Acts 1925, c.58, s.1.

Ind. Code § 4-23-7-2 Board membership; terms; vacancies; authority

Note: This version of section effective until 7-1-2027. See also following version of this section, effective 7-1-2027. Sec. 2. (a) The management and control of the Indiana library and historical department is hereby vested in a board which shall be known as the Indiana library and historical board, and which shall consist of five (5) members, who shall be appointed by the governor. (b) All members shall be appointed for terms of four (4) years. A person may not be appointed as a member of the Indiana library and historical board unless the person is a citizen of high standing and probity and has a known and active interest in library or historical work. The members of the board shall be appointed as follows: (1) One (1) member of the library and historical board shall be appointed on recommendation of the state board of education. (2) One (1) member must be appointed on the recommendation of the Indiana Library Federation. (3) At least one (1) member shall be appointed on recommendation of the Indiana historical society. (4) At least one (1) member must be a public library trustee appointed on the recommendation of the Indiana Library Trustee Association. (c) The members of the board shall serve without compensation, but shall be entitled to receive their actual expenses necessarily incurred in attending the meetings and transacting the business of the board, and in participating in such other activities as may be in the interest of the department. (d) Any vacancy which may occur in the membership of the board for any cause shall be filled by appointment by the governor for the unexpired term. (e) The board may prepare plans subject to the approval of the governor and advise with the proper officials in the construction of alterations and additions to the building and provide necessary equipment and furnishings within the appropriations of funds for these purposes. (f) The board may receive and administer any state or federal aid which may become available for the improvement and development of library and historical services in Indiana. Formerly: Acts 1925, c.58, s.2; Acts 1947, c.327, s.1; Acts 1967, c.38, s.1. As amended by P.L.84-2012, SEC.2.

Ind. Code § 4-23-7-2 Board membership; terms; vacancies; authority

Note: This version of section effective 7-1-2027. See also preceding version of this section, effective until 7-1-2027. Sec. 2. (a) The management and control of the Indiana library and historical department is hereby vested in a board which shall be known as the Indiana library board, and which shall consist of five (5) members, who shall be appointed by the governor. (b) All members shall be appointed for terms of four (4) years. A person may not be appointed as a member of the Indiana library board unless the person is a citizen of high standing and probity and has a known and active interest in library or historical work. The members of the board shall be appointed as follows: (1) One (1) member of the library board shall be appointed on recommendation of the state board of education. (2) One (1) member must be appointed on the recommendation of the Indiana Library Federation. (3) At least one (1) member shall be appointed on recommendation of the Indiana historical society. (4) At least one (1) member must be a public library trustee appointed on the recommendation of the Indiana Library Trustee Association. (c) The members of the board shall serve without compensation, but shall be entitled to receive their actual expenses necessarily incurred in attending the meetings and transacting the business of the board, and in participating in such other activities as may be in the interest of the department. (d) Any vacancy which may occur in the membership of the board for any cause shall be filled by appointment by the governor for the unexpired term. (e) The board may prepare plans subject to the approval of the governor and advise with the proper officials in the construction of alterations and additions to the building and provide necessary equipment and furnishings within the appropriations of funds for these purposes. (f) The board may receive and administer any state or federal aid which may become available for the improvement and development of library and historical services in Indiana. Formerly: Acts 1925, c.58, s.2; Acts 1947, c.327, s.1; Acts 1967, c.38, s.1. As amended by P.L.84-2012, SEC.2; P.L.152-2026, SEC.15.

Ind. Code § 4-23-7-2.1 Board; election of officers; executive secretary

Note: This version of section effective until 7-1-2027. See also following version of this section, effective 7-1-2027. Sec. 2.1. (a) The Indiana library and historical board shall elect one (1) of its members as president, another as secretary, and such other officers as it determines, each of whom shall hold office for a term of one (1) year. (b) The board may designate the director of the state library as the executive secretary of the board with duties as prescribed by the board. As added by Acts 1981, P.L.40, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.42-2018, SEC.3.

Ind. Code § 4-23-7-2.1 Board; election of officers; executive secretary

Note: This version of section effective 7-1-2027. See also preceding version of this section, effective until 7-1-2027. Sec. 2.1. (a) The Indiana library board shall elect one (1) of its members as president, another as secretary, and such other officers as it determines, each of whom shall hold office for a term of one (1) year. (b) The board may designate the director of the state library as the executive secretary of the board with duties as prescribed by the board. As added by Acts 1981, P.L.40, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.42-2018, SEC.3; P.L.152-2026, SEC.16.

Ind. Code § 4-23-7-3 Management

Sec. 3. The Indiana library and historical department shall manage the Indiana state library. Formerly: Acts 1925, c.58, s.3; Acts 1947, c.327, s.2. As amended by Acts 1981, P.L.40, SEC.2; P.L.42-2018, SEC.4.

Ind. Code § 4-23-7-4 Repealed

Formerly: Acts 1925, c.58, s.4; Acts 1947, c.327, s.3. Repealed by Acts 1981, P.L.40, SEC.10.

Ind. Code § 4-23-7-5 Policies

Note: This version of section effective until 7-1-2027. See also following version of this section, effective 7-1-2027. Sec. 5. Subject to the provisions of this chapter, the Indiana library and historical board shall formulate policies for the care, management, and expansion of the Indiana library and historical department so that the department is operated according to the most approved standards of library and historical service. Formerly: Acts 1925, c.58, s.5. As amended by P.L.5-1984, SEC.183; P.L.84-2012, SEC.4; P.L.42-2018, SEC.5.

Ind. Code § 4-23-7-5 Policies

Note: This version of section effective 7-1-2027. See also preceding version of this section, effective until 7-1-2027. Sec. 5. Subject to the provisions of this chapter, the Indiana library board shall formulate policies for the care, management, and expansion of the Indiana library and historical department so that the department is operated according to the most approved standards of library and historical service. Formerly: Acts 1925, c.58, s.5. As amended by P.L.5-1984, SEC.183; P.L.84-2012, SEC.4; P.L.42-2018, SEC.5; P.L.152-2026, SEC.17.

Ind. Code § 4-23-7-5.2 Gifts, bequests, and devises; acceptance; limitation

Note: This version of section effective until 7-1-2027. See also following version of this section, effective 7-1-2027. Sec. 5.2. The Indiana library and historical board may accept gifts, bequests, and devises of personal and real property for the maintenance, use, or benefit of the Indiana library and historical department under such terms and conditions and with such obligations, liabilities, and burdens as in the judgment of the board and the governor is in the best interest of the Indiana library and historical department; however, no obligation, liability, or burden shall be assumed that is in excess of appropriations made by law for the payment of such obligations, liabilities, and burdens. As added by Acts 1981, P.L.40, SEC.5.

Ind. Code § 4-23-7-5.2 Gifts, bequests, and devises; acceptance; limitation

Note: This version of section effective 7-1-2027. See also preceding version of this section, effective until 7-1-2027. Sec. 5.2. The Indiana library board may accept gifts, bequests, and devises of personal and real property for the maintenance, use, or benefit of the Indiana library and historical department under such terms and conditions and with such obligations, liabilities, and burdens as in the judgment of the board and the governor is in the best interest of the Indiana library and historical department; however, no obligation, liability, or burden shall be assumed that is in excess of appropriations made by law for the payment of such obligations, liabilities, and burdens. As added by Acts 1981, P.L.40, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.152-2026, SEC.18.

Ind. Code § 4-23-7-5.3 Disposition of library materials

Note: This version of section effective until 7-1-2027. See also following version of this section, effective 7-1-2027. Sec. 5.3. (a) The Indiana library and historical board may, on the recommendation of the director of the state library, sell, lease, exchange, or otherwise dispose of library materials under: (1) IC 5-22-21; or (2) IC 5-22-22. (b) The Indiana library and historical board may, on the recommendation of the director of the state library and in accordance with policies and procedures adopted by the board, sell, donate, or exchange library materials to or with other public or nonprofit libraries or historical societies. (c) The Indiana library and historical board may, on the recommendation of the director of the state library, adopt policies and procedures for evaluating a proposal to: (1) accept gifts of; (2) sell; (3) exchange; or (4) otherwise dispose of; library materials described in IC 4-23-7.1-3. As added by P.L.30-1997, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.1-2009, SEC.11.

Ind. Code § 4-23-7-5.3 Disposition of library materials

Note: This version of section effective 7-1-2027. See also preceding version of this section, effective until 7-1-2027. Sec. 5.3. (a) The Indiana library board may, on the recommendation of the director of the state library, sell, lease, exchange, or otherwise dispose of library materials under: (1) IC 5-22-21; or (2) IC 5-22-22. (b) The Indiana library board may, on the recommendation of the director of the state library and in accordance with policies and procedures adopted by the board, sell, donate, or exchange library materials to or with other public or nonprofit libraries or historical societies. (c) The Indiana library board may, on the recommendation of the director of the state library, adopt policies and procedures for evaluating a proposal to: (1) accept gifts of; (2) sell; (3) exchange; or (4) otherwise dispose of; library materials described in IC 4-23-7.1-3. As added by P.L.30-1997, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.1-2009, SEC.11; P.L.152-2026, SEC.19.

Ind. Code § 4-23-7-5.4 Library and historical department fund; establishment; use; deposits

Note: This version of section effective until 7-1-2027. See also following version of this section, effective 7-1-2027. Sec. 5.4. (a) The library and historical department fund is established as a dedicated fund to be administered by the Indiana library and historical board. The monies in the fund may be expended by the board exclusively for the maintenance, use, or benefit of the Indiana library and historical department. (b) The proceeds from the sale of items as directed by law or by the Indiana library and historical board, from gifts of money or the proceeds from the sale of gifts donated to the fund, and from investment earnings from any portion of the fund, shall be deposited in the fund. (c) All monies accruing in the fund are hereby appropriated continuously for the purposes specified in this section. (d) No portion of the fund shall revert to the general fund of the state at the end of a fiscal year; however, if the fund is abolished, its contents shall revert to the general fund of the state. As added by Acts 1981, P.L.40, SEC.6.

Ind. Code § 4-23-7-5.4 Library and historical department fund; establishment; use; deposits

Note: This version of section effective 7-1-2027. See also preceding version of this section, effective until 7-1-2027. Sec. 5.4. (a) The library and historical department fund is established as a dedicated fund to be administered by the Indiana library board. The monies in the fund may be expended by the board exclusively for the maintenance, use, or benefit of the Indiana library and historical department. (b) The proceeds from the sale of items as directed by law or by the Indiana library board, from gifts of money or the proceeds from the sale of gifts donated to the fund, and from investment earnings from any portion of the fund, shall be deposited in the fund. (c) All monies accruing in the fund are hereby appropriated continuously for the purposes specified in this section. (d) No portion of the fund shall revert to the general fund of the state at the end of a fiscal year; however, if the fund is abolished, its contents shall revert to the general fund of the state. As added by Acts 1981, P.L.40, SEC.6. Amended by P.L.152-2026, SEC.20.

Ind. Code § 4-23-7-6 Repealed

Formerly: Acts 1925, c.58, s.6; Acts 1947, c.327, s.4; Acts 1967, c.38, s.2. As amended by Acts 1979, P.L.40, SEC.12. Repealed by Acts 1981, P.L.40, SEC.10.

Ind. Code § 4-23-7-7 Repealed

Formerly: Acts 1925, c.58, s.6½; Acts 1949, c.172, s.1. As amended by Acts 1977, P.L.42, SEC.1. Repealed by Acts 1979, P.L.40, SEC.25.

Ind. Code § 4-23-7-8 Repealed

Formerly: Acts 1925, c.58, s.7; Acts 1967, c.38, s.3. Repealed by Acts 1981, P.L.40, SEC.10.

Ind. Code § 4-23-7-10 Repealed

Formerly: Acts 1925, c.58, s.9; Acts 1967, c.38, s.4. Repealed by Acts 1981, P.L.40, SEC.10.

Ind. Code § 4-23-7-11 Repealed

Formerly: Acts 1925, c.58, s.10; Acts 1967, c.38, s.5. Repealed by Acts 1981, P.L.40, SEC.10.

Ind. Code § 4-23-7-12 Repealed

Formerly: Acts 1925, c.58, s.12; Acts 1947, c.327, s.5. Repealed by Acts 1981, P.L.40, SEC.10.

Ind. Code § 4-23-7-13 Repealed

Formerly: Acts 1925, c.58, s.13. As amended by Acts 1979, P.L.40, SEC.13. Repealed by Acts 1981, P.L.40, SEC.10.

Ind. Code § 4-23-7-14 Repealed

Formerly: Acts 1925, c.58, s.14; Acts 1947, c.327, s.6. As amended by Acts 1979, P.L.28, SEC.1. Repealed by Acts 1981, P.L.40, SEC.10.

Ind. Code § 4-23-7-16 Repealed

Formerly: Acts 1925, c.58, s.23; Acts 1947, c.327, s.7; Acts 1967, c.38, s.6. Repealed by Acts 1981, P.L.40, SEC.10.

Ind. Code § 4-23-7-17 Repealed

Formerly: Acts 1925, c.58, s.24; Acts 1947, c.327, s.8; Acts 1967, c.38, s.7. Repealed by Acts 1981, P.L.40, SEC.10.

Ind. Code § 4-23-7-18 Repealed

Formerly: Acts 1925, c.58, s.25; Acts 1947, c.327, s.9. Repealed by Acts 1981, P.L.40, SEC.10.

Ind. Code § 4-23-7-20 Repealed

Formerly: Acts 1925, c.58, s.27; Acts 1947, c.327, s.10. Repealed by Acts 1981, P.L.40, SEC.10.

Ind. Code § 4-23-7-21 Repealed

Formerly: Acts 1925, c.58, s.28; Acts 1967, c.38, s.8. As amended by Acts 1978, P.L.2, SEC.420; Acts 1979, P.L.17, SEC.4. Repealed by Acts 1981, P.L.40, SEC.10.

Ind. Code § 4-23-7-22 Repealed

Formerly: Acts 1925, c.58, s.29; Acts 1967, c.38, s.9. Repealed by Acts 1981, P.L.40, SEC.10.

Ind. Code § 4-23-7-23 Repealed

Formerly: Acts 1925, c.58, s.30; Acts 1937, c.172, s.1. Repealed by Acts 1981, P.L.40, SEC.10.

Ind. Code § 4-23-7-24 Repealed

Formerly: Acts 1925, c.58, s.31; Acts 1947, c.327, s.11. Repealed by Acts 1981, P.L.40, SEC.10.

Ind. Code § 4-23-7-27 Repealed

Formerly: Acts 1925, c.58, s.34; Acts 1947, c.327, s.12. Repealed by Acts 1981, P.L.40, SEC.10.

Ind. Code § 4-23-7-28 Repealed

As added by Acts 1977, P.L.43, SEC.1. Amended by Acts 1978, P.L.117, SEC.2. Repealed by P.L.32-1985, SEC.8.

Ind. Code § 4-23-7-30 Repealed

As added by P.L.25-1992, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.2-2007, SEC.56. Repealed by P.L.84-2012, SEC.5; P.L.133-2012, SEC.22.
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