Rhode Island § 29-1-1 § 29-1-1. Library established — State librarian.

Rhode Island Statutes

§ 29-1-1 — § 29-1-1. Library established — State librarian.

Rhode Island § 29-1-1

Title 29Libraries

Ch. 29-1State Library

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Bluebook

R.I. Gen. Laws § 29-1-1 (2026).

Text

§ 29-1-1. Library established — State librarian.
Within the department of state there shall be a state library and, for the supervision
            of the state library, the secretary of state shall appoint a state librarian who has
            a master's degree from an American Library Association-accredited program who shall
            serve at the pleasure of the secretary of state. The state librarian shall carry out
            the duties required by chapters 1 — 3 of this title. The state librarian shall continue
            to maintain and supervise the state library.
         

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§ 29-1-1. Library established — State librarian.

Within the department of state there shall be a state library and, for the supervision of the state library, the secretary of state shall appoint a state librarian who has a master's degree from an American Library Association-accredited program who shall serve at the pleasure of the secretary of state. The state librarian shall carry out the duties required by chapters 1 — 3 of this title. The state librarian shall continue to maintain and supervise the state library.

Legislative History

P.L. 1939, ch. 660, § 31; G.L. 1956, § 29-1-1; P.L. 1964, ch. 233, § 4; P.L. 2024, ch. 168, § 1, effective June 17, 2024; P.L. 2024, ch. 169, § 1, effective June 17, 2024.