§ 29-3.1-1.1 - Definitions. - Rhode Island Statutes

SECTION 29-3.1-1.1

   § 29-3.1-1.1  Definitions. – For the purposes of this chapter, unless otherwise indicated by the context,the following words and terms shall have the following meanings:

   (1) "Interlibrary cooperation" means two (2) or moreindependent libraries working together to achieve a common purpose;

   (2) "Public library" means a library in a city or town thathas been designated by the city or town council or town financial meeting as alibrary to provide library services to all individuals residing in the city ortown;

   (3) "Public library development" means the activitiesundertaken to strengthen, improve, or initiate library services that areprovided by a public library; and

   (4) "Resource sharing" means the sharing of librarymaterials, the creation and maintenance of a statewide library catalog,providing statewide access to databases and/or staff expertise between two (2)or more libraries.