SECTIONS 19300-19306 - California Statutes

EDUCATION CODE

SECTION 19300-19306

19300. The Legislature hereby declares that it is in the interest
of the people and of the state that there be a general diffusion of
knowledge and intelligence through the establishment and operation of
public libraries. Such diffusion is a matter of general concern
inasmuch as it is the duty of the state to provide encouragement to
the voluntary lifelong learning of the people of the state.
The Legislature further declares that the public library is a
supplement to the formal system of free public education, and a
source of information and inspiration to persons of all ages, and a
resource for continuing education and reeducation beyond the years of
formal education, and as such deserves adequate financial support
from government at all levels.

19301. There is in the State Department of Education a division
known as the California State Library.

19302. The division shall be in charge of a chief who shall be a
technically trained librarian and shall be known as the "State
Librarian."

19303. The State Librarian shall be appointed by and hold office at
the pleasure of the Governor, subject to confirmation by the Senate.

19306. The State Librarian may appoint an assistant who shall be a
civil executive officer.