National Library Act

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] National Library Act - Title I: National Library Agency - Establishes a National Library Agency as an independent executive agency. Sets forth such Agency's functions, including programs of financial assistance and interlibrary exchanges, research, and cooperation. Title II: Library Services - Authorizes a program of grants to States for library services. Requires States to submit a basic plan and an annual program to be eligible for such grants. Requires any State wishing to participate in any grant program under this Act for any fiscal year to: (1) have in effect a basic State plan; (2) submit an annual program; (3) submit a long-range program; and (4) establish a State Advisory Council on Libraries. Sets forth required criteria and guidelines for such programs and Advisory Council. Title III: Public Library Construction - Authorizes a program of grants to States for public library construction. Requires States to submit a basic plan and long-range program to be eligible for such grants. Title IV: Public Library Programs to Meet Special User Needs - Authorizes a program of grants to States for public library programs to meet special user needs. Requires States to submit a basic p…