W. Va. Code R. § 173-1-9

Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 50, December 13, 2024

Section 173-1-9 - Establishing New Libraries

9.1. Representatives of a community interested in establishing a public library shall contact the Library Commission and provide the following information:

9.1.a. What area the library will serve;

9.1.b. How the operations of the library will be funded;

9.1.c. The expected effect of the new library on existing libraries in the area;

9.1.d. Comparison of services of the new library to services of existing libraries in the area;

9.2. To qualify for state funds, a newly established public library must:

9.2.a. Be established according to W. Va. Code § 10-1-1.

9.2.b. Comply with this Library Commission rule;

9.2.c. Develop a plan for library service using advice and continuing education from the Library Commission.

9.3. After meeting requirements for state funds, the newly established public library will be assigned to a Service Center Library.

W. Va. Code R. § 173-1-9