New Mexico Administrative Code

Permanent.

[Filed July 27, 1979]

This grants program is funded through Title I of the Library Services and Construction Act. Its purpose is to assist public libraries in developing and implementing library outreach programs for special groups presently unserved in the community.

[RESERVED.]

Any public or community library in New Mexico (as defined in the rules and regulations of the state grants-in-aid to public libraries program) is eligible to apply for a special project grant.

Funds are computed and awarded on the basis of the following criteria: A. submission of project proposals by eligible libraries; B. approval of proposals by the state librarian, based on the following priorities:(1) literacy programs for adults; (2) library programs designed to s…

Office of Cultural Affairs, Library Division (New Mexico State Library).

A. These grants are competitive. B. Projects will be selected for funding according to the above priorities. C. Grants will be awarded based on information supplied at the time of application. D. The library must agree to enter into a formal contract with the state library. E. Th…

Libraries wishing to appeal a decision have an opportunity for a hearing before the state library, under provisions of NMSL Rule 85-1 [now 4.5.1 NMAC].

[RESERVED]

[RESERVED]

Permanent

[Filed February 28, 1985]

The program for library construction for New Mexico is an integral part of the New Mexico state library five year program. The purpose of the Library Services and Construction Act (LSCA) Title II is to encourage and supplement local government efforts in establishing library faci…

[RESERVED]

To be eligible to receive LSCA Title II funds, a library must meet the following requirements: A. The library must be eligible to receive state grants in aid (NMSL Rule 81-2) [now 4.5.2 NMAC]. B. Local matching funds in the amount of fifty percent of the total cost of constructio…

The following priorities will be considered in ranking applications: A. remodeling existing library facilities in order to make them accessible to the handicapped; B. renovation or remodeling to accomodate new technologies; C. incorporation of energy conservation measures into bu…

Department of Cultural Affairs - New Mexico State Library Division.

Patrons should immediately report any violations of these rules to a library staff member. The state librarian may request that the patron leave the library premises and an incident report of the violation will be completed by the library staff and provided to library management.

Any patron not abiding by these rules of conduct may be asked to leave the state library premises. If necessary, the library employees shall contact the police or other law enforcement officer. Any patron who is found to have violated these rules more than three times shall be de…

Individuals using the resources and facilities of the New Mexico state library.

Section 18-2-4 NMSA 1978.

Permanent.

January 1, 2017, unless a later date is cited at the end of a section.

The objective of this rule is to establish requirements to maintain an environment that aids in the acquisition of knowledge through reading, writing, and quiet contemplation by the individuals using the resources and facilities of the New Mexico state library.

A. "Department" means the department of cultural affairs. B. "Responsible caregiver" means a person over the age of 13 whom a parent or guardian designates as a caregiver for their child in the state library. C. "State library" means the areas of the Gary Carruthers building loca…

This rule adopts by reference Conduct On and Use of State Property, 1.5.24 NMAC, for members of the public who are not department employees. In the event of a conflict, the provisions of this rule shall control. The following conduct is prohibited in the state library: A. Harassi…

Library employees may require any patron not abiding by this rule to leave the premises. If necessary, the library employee may contact the police or other law enforcement officer to remove a person who does not adhere to a library employee's directions to leave the building. The…

Cultural Affairs Department - State Library Division.

A. Library bond program funds may be approved by the state legislature only during legislative sessions convened in even numbered years. The amount of bond funds received for distribution by the state library may vary depending on the amounts approved by the state legislature and…

A. The state library shall administer the library bond program. B. Allocated funds shall be sent on a reimbursement basis from the state library by check or electronic fund transfers to the library or local funding authority. Libraries must submit a reimbursement request form and…

A. In the event that library bond program funds are denied to a local library under the provisions of Subsection E of 4.5.8.8 NMAC, an appeal may be made by the local library or the local funding authority. B. Such appeal shall be made in writing to the state librarian within ten…

Local public libraries.

Section 18-2-4 I NMSA 1978 directs the state librarian to make rules and regulations necessary to administer the division and as provided by law. Section 18-2-4 B NMSA 1978 directs the state librarian to administer grants-in-aid and encourage local library services and generally …

Permanent.

February 14, 2008 unless a later date is cited at the end of a section.

The objective of this rule is to describe the state of New Mexico general obligation bond funds distribution to public libraries program (hereinafter "the library bond program") and to establish criteria and procedures for distribution of the funds. The purpose of the library bon…

A. "Annual report" means the report required annually by the state library from a public library. B. "Authorized expenditure period" means the period from when a purchase order is approved by the cultural affairs department until ninety (90) days prior to the ending date specifie…

Money from the library bond program shall be distributed in the following manner: A. Notification: When the library bond program funds are approved by the voters, the state library shall send a letter of notification and acceptance agreement to all public libraries informing them…

The state legislature is the sole authority for authorizing bond funding to support acquisition of library resources and equipment, including authorizing the placement of general obligation bonds on an election ballot. These library bond program funds must be approved by the vote…

Department of Cultural Affairs, New Mexico State Library Division.

Special grants may be funded with federal funds, state funds, and any other funds available to the state librarian and not otherwise restricted. Use of state funds for special grants shall not reduce state grants-in-aid.

Public libraries and developing libraries that are eligible for state grants-in-aid in a given fiscal year are also eligible for special grants, unless the grant guidelines provide otherwise.

When the state librarian identifies the need for state-wide coordination of a special library program and determines that sufficient funding is available, the state librarian shall issue a special grant announcement to all developing libraries and public libraries with grant guid…

A committee selected by the state librarian shall review special grant applications and award special grants based on the selection criteria specified in the grant guidelines.

Special grants shall only transfer to the grant recipient after the grant recipient signs a contract, agreeing to the terms applicable to the applicable special library program.

A. Grant recipients shall account for special grants separately from other funds. B. If a special grant includes federal funds, federal requirements for procurement and record retention shall apply. C. The state library shall monitor special library programs.

A grant recipient's governing body shall not reduce the grant recipient's budget as a result of the grant recipient's receipt of a special grant. Upon demonstrated evidence that such a reduction has occurred, the grant recipient shall be ineligible to receive special grants or st…

Public libraries and developing public libraries.

Section 18-2-4(I) NMSA 1978 directs the state librarian to make rules and regulations necessary to administer the division and as provided by law. Section 18-2-4(B) NMSA 1978 directs the state librarian to administer grants-in-aid and encourage local library services and generall…