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2017 Nevada Revised Statutes
Chapter 378 - State Library, Archives and Public Records
NRS 378.080 - Powers and duties of State Library, Archives and Public Records Administrator: Operation of State Library, Archives and Public Records.

Universal Citation: NV Rev Stat § 378.080 (2017)
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1. The State Library, Archives and Public Records Administrator is responsible for the State Library, Archives and Public Records.

2. The State Library, Archives and Public Records Administrator shall:

(a) Administer the State Library, Archives and Public Records in accordance with the law. The State Library, Archives and Public Records must also be administered in accordance with good library practice.

(b) Withdraw from the State Library, Archives and Public Records’ collection and dispose of items no longer needed.

(c) Maintain the State Library, Archives and Public Records, including the selection, acquisition, circulation and custody of books, periodicals, pamphlets, films, recordings, papers and other materials and equipment.

(d) Maintain a comprehensive collection and reference service to meet the reference needs of public officers, departments or agencies of the State, and other libraries and related agencies.

(e) Make and enforce regulations necessary for the administration, government and protection of the State Library, Archives and Public Records and all property belonging thereto.

(f) Issue official lists of publications of the State and other bibliographical and informational publications as appropriate.

3. The State Library, Archives and Public Records Administrator may:

(a) Borrow from, lend to and exchange books and other library and informational materials with other libraries and related agencies.

(b) Accept, administer and distribute, in accordance with the terms thereof, any money, materials or other aid granted, appropriated or made available to the State Library, Archives and Public Records for library purposes by the United States or any of its agencies or by any other source, public or private.

[Part 6:146:1951; A 1955, 900] — (NRS A 1959, 176; 1969, 495; 1971, 286; 1973, 426, 1147; 1981, 995; 1985, 122; 1997, 3140)

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