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Section 18701 Of Article 1. General Provisions From California Education Code >> Division 1. >> Title 1. >> Part 11. >> Chapter 4. >> Article 1.
18701
. The Legislature finds and declares that it is in the
interest of the people of the state to insure that all people have
free and convenient access to all library resources and services that
might enrich their lives, regardless of where they live or of the
tax base of their local government.
This finding is based on the recognition that:
(a) The public library is a primary source of information, recreation, and education to persons of all ages, any location, or any economic circumstance.
(b) The expansion of knowledge and the increasing complexity of our society create needs for materials and information that go beyond the ability of any one library to provide.
(c) The public libraries of California are supported primarily by local taxes. The ability of local governments to provide adequate service is dependent on the taxable wealth of each local jurisdiction and varies widely throughout the state.
(d) Public libraries are unable to bear the greater costs of meeting the exceptional needs of many residents, including people with disabilities, non-English-speaking and limited-English-speaking persons, those who are confined to home or in an institution, and those who are economically disadvantaged.
(e) The effective sharing of resources and services among the libraries of California requires an ongoing commitment by the state to compensate libraries for services beyond their clientele.
(f) The sharing of services and resources is most efficient when a common database is available to provide information on where materials can be found.
(a) The public library is a primary source of information, recreation, and education to persons of all ages, any location, or any economic circumstance.
(b) The expansion of knowledge and the increasing complexity of our society create needs for materials and information that go beyond the ability of any one library to provide.
(c) The public libraries of California are supported primarily by local taxes. The ability of local governments to provide adequate service is dependent on the taxable wealth of each local jurisdiction and varies widely throughout the state.
(d) Public libraries are unable to bear the greater costs of meeting the exceptional needs of many residents, including people with disabilities, non-English-speaking and limited-English-speaking persons, those who are confined to home or in an institution, and those who are economically disadvantaged.
(e) The effective sharing of resources and services among the libraries of California requires an ongoing commitment by the state to compensate libraries for services beyond their clientele.
(f) The sharing of services and resources is most efficient when a common database is available to provide information on where materials can be found.
