27 M.R.S. § 116
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27 §116. Research centers
Official statutory text
Research centers may be designated by the State Librarian with the advice of the Maine Library Commission. [PL 2013, c. 82, §9 (AMD).]
1. Duties. The research center shall: A. Provide for advanced research needs; [PL 1973, c. 626, §6 (NEW).] B. Act as a back-up collection for the specialized reference needs of the reference and resource centers; [PL 1973, c. 626, §6 (NEW).] C. Provide such other cooperative activities and services as libraries may need or require. [PL 2019, c. 150, §16 (AMD).] [PL 2019, c. 150, §16 (AMD).]
1. Duties. The research center shall: A. Provide for advanced research needs; [PL 1973, c. 626, §6 (NEW).] B. Act as a back-up collection for the specialized reference needs of the reference and resource centers; [PL 1973, c. 626, §6 (NEW).] C. Provide such other cooperative activities and services as libraries may need or require. [PL 2019, c. 150, §16 (AMD).] [PL 2019, c. 150, §16 (AMD).]
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