ILLINOIS STATE LIBRARY

Library Statutes and Administrative Rules

This page provides links to major laws and administrative rules relevant to the Illinois State Library and libraries in Illinois. The links to the text of the laws and rules provided on this website are intended for the convenience of interested persons. The information contained herein is updated on a regular basis but should not be considered a substitute for the appropriate official documents or the advice of legal counsel. The official version of the administrative rules are maintained and are available from the Administrative Code Division, Index Department of the Illinois Secretary of State's office.

Statutes:

• Chicago Public Library Act (75 ILCS 20)
• Illinois Library System Act (75 ILCS 10)
• Illinois Local Library Act (75 ILCS 5)
• Illinois State Library Act (15 ILCS 320)
• Illinois State Library Foundation Act (15 ILCS 321)
• Illinois Literacy Act (15 ILCS 322)
• Libraries in Parks Act (75 ILCS 65)
• Library Incorporation Act (75 ILCS 60)
• Library Property Sale Act (75 ILCS 55)
• Library Records Confidentiality Act (75 ILCS 70)
• Public Library District Act (75 ILCS 16)
• Township Library Bond Act (75 ILCS 35)
• Township Library Bond Validation (1963) Act (75 ILCS 25)
• Township Library Bond Validation (1969) Act (75 ILCS 30)
• Village Library Act (75 ILCS 40)
• Village Library and Gymnasium Tax Act (75 ILCS 50)
• Village Library Conversion Act (75 ILCS 45)

Administrative Rules (23 Ill. Adm. Code):

• Part 3010 Illinois State Library, Library Services Division
• Part 3020 Illinois State Library, Acquisitions Division, Illinois Documents Section
• Part 3025 Illinois State Library Talking Book and Braille Service
• Part 3030 The Illinois Library System Act
• Part 3035 Illinois State Library Grant Programs
• Part 3050 Public Library Non-Resident Services

Freedom of Information Act / Open Meetings Act

• Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) (5 ILCS 140)
• Open Meetings Act (OMA) (5 ILCS 120)