Chapter V DUTIES OF THE PUBLIC LIBRARY ASSOCIATIONS

Duties of Taluka Public Library Association - A recognised taluka public library association, shall, -

1. (a) promote library development in the taluka by organizing meetings, conferences, lectures, group discussion', seminars and book-exhibitions;
2. (b) help the'public libraries in the taluka by giving technical guidance;
3. (c) establish new public libraries in the taluka; and
4. (d) co-operate with other public library associations having similar activities.

Duties of District Public Library Association.-

1. (1) A recognised district public library association shall, -
   • (a) promote development of library service in the district by organising meetings, conferences,lectures,group discussion seminars andbook-exhibitions;
   • (b) help the public libraries in the district by giving technical guidance;
   • (c) establish new public libraries in the district;
   • (d) co-ordinate t}re activities ofpublic libraries in the district; and
   • (e) co-operate with other public library association having similar objectives;
2. (2) The association may also publish periodicals, books and reports (including survey reports) in library activities or on ]library science.

Duties of State Public Library Association, - A recognised State Public Library Association shall, -

1. (a) promote library development in the State by organizing meetings, conferences, lectures, group discussions, seminars and book-exhibitions:
2. (b) help the public libraries in the State by giving technical guidance;
3. (c) organise classes, seminars and training centers for training in library science.
4. (d) promote research in iibrary science:
5. (e) publish periodicals in library activities;

Payment of Grants. - A recognised association shall, subject to availability of funds, be eligible for an annual maintenance and other grants as provided in these rules.