N.M. Admin. Code § 4.5.2.9

Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 21, November 5, 2024

Section 4.5.2.9 - PUBLIC LIBRARY GRANT

A.Purpose: To supplement eligible public libraries' budgets.

B.Description: The public library grant funds shall be used for library collections, library staff salaries, library staff training, library equipment, or other operational expenditures associated with delivery of basic library services.

C.Criteria for reviewing and awarding public library grants: The state library shall review and award public library grants to public libraries that have met the following criteria:

(1) timely submission of an annual report with the state library for the current year and a minimum of two years prior;

(2) continuous operation for at least one year;

(3) receipt of a minimum of three consecutive developing library grants;

(4) demonstration of receipt of financial support from sources other than the state; in particular, matching funds in relation to the population of the library's legal service area shall be at least $1.50 per person;

(5) maintenance of adequate financial and other records to support the public library's eligibility for receiving library grants; the state library may audit such records annually, or as needed, as determined in the state library's sole discretion;

(6) compliance with all state statutes and rules;

(7) compliance with all requirements for public library grants;

(8) Formation of a strategic plan that the public library reviews, updates, and files with the state library every three years, and a community analysis and needs assessment, and a collection development policy that the public library reviews, updates, and files with the state library every five years;

(9) maintain a library board that meets at least two times a year and adheres to the state open meetings law;

(10) employment of a designated director; and

(11) successful expenditure of all public library grant funds during the prior fiscal year.

N.M. Admin. Code § 4.5.2.9

4.5.2.9 NMAC - Rp, 4.5.2.8 NMAC, 7/1/2009; A, 6/15/2010, Adopted by New Mexico Register, Volume XXVII, Issue 10, May 31, 2016, eff. 6/1/2016