Iowa Administrative Code Agency 286 - Libraries and Information Services Division
Here’s an improved overview of Iowa Administrative Code Agency 286 – Libraries and Information Services Division:
📚 Agency Structure & Chapters
Agency 286 is organized into the following chapters:
Chapter 1 – Organization and Operation (Rules 286‑1.1 to 1.7)
Chapter 2 – Public Records & Fair Information Practices (Rules 286‑2.1 to 2.17)
Chapter 3 – Statewide Programs & Agreements (Rules 286‑3.1 to 3.9)
Chapters 4–5 & 8–9 – Mostly rescinded or reserved
Chapter 6 – Library Services & Technology Act (LSTA) Program (Rules 286‑6.1 to 6.3)
Chapter 7 – Internet Use Policy (Rules 286‑7.1 to 7.6)
Chapter 10 – Waivers or Variances from Rules (Rules 286‑10.1 to 10.13)
Chapter 11 – Declaratory Orders (Rules 286‑11.1 to 11.13)
Chapter 12 – Petitions for Rule Making (Rules 286‑12.1 to 12.2)
🔹 Chapter Highlights
Chapter 1 – Organization & Operation
Defines roles and governance structures (e.g., state library, board, director)
Example: Rule 286‑1.4: Iowa residents may request photocopies at 20¢/page; non-residents pay a $15 handling fee plus 20¢/page, or use reciprocal agreements
Rule 286‑1.6: Establishes collection policy principles to ensure consistency, intellectual freedom, and performance measurement
Chapter 7 – Internet Use Policy
Outlines acceptable public internet and Wi‑Fi use.
The full policy resides in 286 IAC Chapter 7
Chapter 10 – Waivers or Variances from Rules
Defines key terms: “division,” “person,” “waiver”
Mandates that waiver decisions are public, indexed, and accessible
🚀 Additional Programs & Standards
Chapter 3 – LSTA & Direct State Aid
Ties eligibility for state funding to accreditation standards under Iowa Code and IAC 286‑3.2(2)
Public Library Accreditation & Standards
Refer to "In Service to Iowa: Public Library Standards" (6th ed., revised Nov 2024)
Tiered accreditation system (Tier 1–3) with specific criteria for board governance, collections, staffing, accessibility, community programming, and more
📌 How to Access the Rules
Download the full Agency 286 PDF from the Iowa Legislature website
Use external sites like Cornell LII or Justia for browsable versions
✅ Quick Summary of Key Points
Chapter 1 covers governance, service delivery, collection, and access policies
Chapter 7 governs internet and Wi‑Fi use in public libraries
Chapter 10 handles rule variances and waivers with public transparency
Chapters 3 & 6 tie into state and federal funding programs
Accreditation is based on a detailed tiered standard system
Official up-to-date texts are available via Iowa Legislature PDF or approved code sites
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