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TITLE 590 INDIANA LIBRARY AND HISTORICAL BOARD Notice of Intent to Readopt LSA Document #23-611 Readopts rules in anticipation of IC 4-22-2.6, providing that an administrative rule adopted under IC 4-22-2 expires January 1 of the fifth year after the year in which the rule takes effect unless the rule contains an earlier expiration date. Effective 30 days after filing with the Publisher. STATUTORY AUTHORITY: IC 4-23-7.1-5.1; IC 4-23-7.1-5.2 OVERVIEW Rules to be readopted without changes are as follows: 590 IAC 3-1-1Definitions 590 IAC 3-1-2Requirements for Indiana libraries; required information 590 IAC 3-1-3Fees; method of payment 590 IAC 3-1-4Items available for loan 590 IAC 3-1-5Statistics 590 IAC 3-1-6Overdue fees; lost items 590 IAC 3-1-7Statistics; annual report 590 IAC 3-1-8Agreements in writing; statistics for reimbursement 590 IAC 3-1-9Payment of funds; noncompliance Rules to be readopted without changes are as follows: None SUMMARY OF FINDINGS UNDER IC 4-22-2.6-4 The Indiana state library is required by law to run a statewide library card program. Indiana law authorizes the state library to promulgate rules related to the statewide library card program. Having a statewide library card program ensures Indiana taxpayers an avenue for convenient and reasonably affordable access to libraries throughout the state. Access to libraries remains an important part of the community. Libraries connect people to information, assist patrons with job hunting efforts, are a safe place for kids to go for homework help, and offer classes that allow older adults to learn how to engage in the digital world, among other valuable services. REQUEST FOR PUBLIC COMMENTS At this time, the Indiana Library and Historical Board solicits the following: (1) The submission of alternative ways to achieve the purpose of the rule. (2) The submission of suggestions for the development of draft rule language. Comments may be submitted in one of the following ways: (1) By mail or common carrier to the following address: LSA Document #23-611 Sylvia Watson, General Counsel Indiana State Library 140 North Senate Avenue Indianapolis, IN 46204 (2) By electronic mail to sywatson@library.in.gov. To confirm timely delivery of submitted comments, please request a document receipt when sending the electronic mail. PLEASE NOTE: Electronic mail comments will NOT be considered part of the official written comment period unless they are sent to the address indicated in this notice. COMMENT PERIOD DEADLINE All comments must be postmarked or time stamped not later than September 15, 2023. Posted: 08/16/2023 by Legislative Services Agency DIN: 20230816-IR-590230611RNA Composed: May 19,2024 7:48:10PM EDT A PDF version of this document.