ARTICLE 5. Library System Services [18740. - 18747.]

Cal. Education Code - EDC 5.

in effect

Cal. Education Code - EDC § 18740. Section 18740.

A library system, eligible for funds under this article, may consist of the following systems: (a) A cooperative library system that, as of the effective date of this act, was designated a system under the Public Library Services Act of 1963. (b) A library system in which two or more systems consolidate to form a library system. (c) A library system that is formed by adding independent public library jurisdictions to an existing system. (d) A library system formed by any combination of the above.

Cal. Education Code - EDC § 18743. Section 18743.

Each member library of a system shall provide equal access to all residents of the area served by the system.

Cal. Education Code - EDC § 18745. Section 18745.

Each system shall annually apply to the state board for funds for intrasystem communications and delivery and resource sharing. Proposals shall be based upon the most cost-effective methods of exchanging print and digital materials and information among the member libraries.

Cal. Education Code - EDC § 18746. Section 18746.

Each system shall annually apply to the state board for funds for planning, coordination, and evaluation of the overall systemwide services authorized by this chapter.

Cal. Education Code - EDC § 18747. Section 18747.

Each system shall establish an administrative council whose membership consists of the head librarians of each jurisdiction in the system. Duties of the administrative council shall include general administrative responsibility for the system, adopting a system plan of service, and submitting annual proposals to the state board for implementation of the provisions of this article.

Source: CA Legislative Counsel Bulk DataURL: https://downloads.leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/pubinfo_2025.zipFetched: 6/27/2026