Library Services and Construction Act Amendments of 1983

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Library Services and Construction Act Amendments of 1983 - Amends the Library Services and Construction Act to authorize appropriations for FY 1984 through 1988 for: (1) library construction; (2) public library construction; (3) interlibrary cooperation; (4) library services for Indian tribes; (5) foreign language materials acquisition; and (6) library literacy programs. Requires a specified percentage of such funds to be made available to Indian tribes. Restricts the use of funds for the administrative costs of library services, public library construction, interlibrary cooperation programs to the greater of: (1) five percent of the amount allotted to each State; or (2) $50,000. Allows grants to States for library services to be used for assisting libraries: (1) to serve as community information or referral centers; and (2) to provide literacy programs for adults and school dropouts in cooperation with other agencies and organizations. Sets forth additional requirements for a State's annual program for library services. Restricts the Federal share of the cost of public library construction to one-half of the total cost of each project. Requires that a specified portion of such fun…