(1) The State Library shall have at least two sections, viz. State Reference Library Section and the State Lending Library Section.
(2) The functions of the State Reference Library Section shall be as follows:—
(a) to maintain a representative collection of reference books and publications such as those mentioned in clause (b) of sub-section (2) of section 3;
(b) to procure and maintain in a readily available manner all books, reports, especially the reports of the House of Parliament and the State Legislative Assembly and Central and State Governments report and publications together with their indices as well as other reference materials needed for consultation;
(c) to maintain a catalogue of the important academic libraries in the State;
(d) to undertake bibliographical work, including special bibliographies for the use of scholars and research workers and to prepare useful catalogues and bibliographies in the regional languages;
(e) to offer, in co-operation with departmental and research libraries, book and bibliographical service to institutions, groups and individuals engaged in higher studies and research;
(f) to promote library services for children;
(g) to organize library conferences and book exhibitions;
(h) to provide technical assistance and information to the district and other librarians in the State;
(i) to act as the centre of book exchange and inter-library lending within and outside the State;
(j) to prepare and issue reports on the working of libraries, especially the public libraries in the State;
(3) The State Reference Library shall not lend books for use outside the premises of the library.
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(4) The functions of the State Lending Library Section shall be as follows:—
(a) to render home-lending service;
(b) to replenish from time to time the stocks of district libraries;
(c) to give book service to Cultural and Educational Institutions and Social Welfare Organisation;
(d) to arrange book-exhibitions and book display on suitable occasions;
(e) to publicise its book-stock and to arrange for extension service;
(f) to publish library reports and literature.