Ohio Administrative Code
Title 3375 - State Library Board
Chapter 3375-1 - Operation of State Library Board
Section 3375-1-01 - Rules and regulations for operation of the state library board
Current through all regulations passed and filed through March 18, 2024
(A) By June thirtieth of each year the state library board shall approve the schedule of regular meetings for the upcoming fiscal year.
(B) Special meetings may be called by the president, and shall be called by the president upon the written request of two or more members of the board. Such request shall state the purpose for which the meeting is requested and shall be directed to the president, with a copy to the secretary. Notice of special meetings must be sent to each member of the board at least forty-eight hours in advance of the hour and the day set for the meeting and must state the purpose of the meeting.
(C) Three members of the board shall constitute a quorum for any regular or special meeting.
(D) Meetings of the board shall be open to the public in accordance with section 121.22 of the Revised Code.
(E) A president and a vice-president shall be elected at the board's regular meeting in June, prior to the beginning of each fiscal biennium. The term of office shall be for the fiscal biennium.
(F) The state librarian shall serve as secretary of the board. (section 3375.02 of the Revised Code.)
(G) The board shall act as a committee of the whole. Special committees may be appointed by the president of the board for specific purposes and will continue to exist until the duty assigned to them is discharged unless discharged sooner by the board.
(H) The name of the library agency of the state of Ohio shall be "The State Library of Ohio."
(I) The state librarian shall be appointed by and hold office at the pleasure of the board. (section 3375.02 of the Revised Code.)
(J) Qualifications. The state librarian must be a citizen of the United States and shall have the following qualifications: A master's degree in library science from an American library association accredited library school and significant library experience.
(K) Duties. The state librarian shall administer the state library and the state's library development program in accordance with the law and the policies of the board and in accordance with good library practice. He/she shall prepare a budget and disburse funds; appoint and supervise the staff; be responsible for public relations and publicity; recommend policies to the board; study the problems of Ohio libraries and recommend development programs to the board; report regularly upon finances, the program of the state library, and the status of library development. (section 3375.02 of the Revised Code.)
(L) The state librarian shall give his/her full time to the duties of his/her office.
(M) The state librarian has the authority to appoint and remove the employees of the state library. (section 3375.02 of the Revised Code.)
(N) Selection of staff members shall be based solely upon merit, with due consideration of knowledge, skills and abilities for the position involved. As an equal opportunity employer, there shall be no discrimination in the selection of employees by reason of religion, national origin, race, sex, political affiliation, color, sexual orientation, genetic information, age, disability, military status or any other consideration which is unrelated to merit or qualifications.
(O) The state librarian may make such administrative orders as he/she sees fit, and publish these for the guidance and information of the staff and public, provided such orders are not in conflict with the policies, rules, and regulations of the board.
(P) Organization. The state librarian may organize divisions and departments of the library and assign staff to these in accordance with policies established by the board. (section 3375.04 of the Revised Code.)
(Q) The state librarian shall receive and review applications for grants under the federal Library Services and Technology Act program, and shall recommend to the state library board action upon such applications. He/she is authorized to review and act upon applications for grants of less than five thousand dollars and to make payment of such grants. Action on these shall be reported to the next meeting of the state library board.
(R) Reports.
(S) Hours. The hours of the state library shall be from eight a.m. to five p.m., Monday through Friday. Public service hours may vary.
(T) The state librarian and assigned designees reserve the right to regulate activities by any non-employee or employee which disrupts or interferes with the normal work flow or use of the facility.
(U) This board shall, in accordance with sections 3375.01, 3375.81 and 3375.82 of the Revised Code, adopt and publish rules for the administration of state aid, subsidy, and grant programs, including provision for amendment of such rules.
(V) This board shall also adopt rules for exercising, under the Administrative Procedure Act, its responsibility under divisions (G), (H), and (K) of section 3375.01 of the Revised Code.
(W) These rules may be rescinded or amended, or new rules adopted, at any regular meeting of the library board provided that the intent to make such change is indicated in the agenda.