Code of Maryland Regulations
Title 14 - INDEPENDENT AGENCIES
Subtitle 38 - MARYLAND STATE LIBRARY
Chapter 14.38.01 - Programs for Library Media Services
Section 14.38.01.04 - Special Library Services
Universal Citation: MD Code Reg 14.38.01.04
Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 19, September 20, 2024
A. Definitions.
(1) In this regulation, the
following terms have the meanings indicated.
(2) Terms Defined.
(a) "LBPD " means the Maryland Library for
the Blind and Print Disabled.
(b)
"MSL " means the Maryland State Library Agency.
(c) "NLS" means the National Library Service
for the Blind and Print Disabled of the Library of Congress.
B. Responsibilities of MSL and LBPD.
(1) MSL shall provide
specialized library services to the blind and print disabled individuals in
this State through the LBPD.
(2)
LBPD shall:
(a) Serve as the primary source
of books, periodicals, and other information in formats such as Braille, large
print, recorded books and digital material;
(b) Provide reading material, information,
programming, and instruction, in cooperation with local organizations and
agencies, to eligible citizens; and
(c) Coordinate library services to the blind
and print disabled with those of public libraries and other educational
institutions so as to provide an effective Statewide program.
C. Population Served. The population served by LBPD includes all Maryland citizens who are unable to read standard-sized print due to conditions including blindness, low vision, learning disorders, or physical conditions.
D. Services Provided.
(1) LBPD shall provide reading material,
information, programming, and instruction, in cooperation with local
organizations and agencies, to eligible citizens.
(2) LBPD is responsible for the Maryland
Accessible Textbook Program under Education Article, §§ 11-901-11
-906, Annotated Code of Maryland. The Program coordinates the Statewide
availability of textbooks and supplementary materials in electronic format to
eligible blind or print disabled students who are enrolled in institutions of
higher education and institutions of postsecondary education in the State. The
population served includes students with print disabilities attending
postsecondary educational institutions in the State.
E. Funding for Expenses.
(1) MSL shall receive and utilize the
resources of federal agencies, including the National Library Service for the
Blind and Print Disabled of the Library of Congress, in accordance with the
policies governing these resources.
(2) LBPD shall receive funding from the State
as outlined in Education Article, §
23-205(e),
Annotated Code of Maryland.
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