Sec. 14.38.01.04. Special Library Services

A. Definitions.

(1) In this regulation, the following terms have the meanings indicated.

(2) Terms Defined.

(a) “LBPD” means the Maryland Library for the Blind and Print Disabled.

(b) “MSL” means the Maryland State Library Agency.

(c) “NLS” means the National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled of the Library of Congress.

B. Responsibilities of MSL and LBPD.

(1) MSL shall provide specialized library services to the blind and print disabled individuals in this State through the LBPD.

(2) LBPD shall:

(a) Serve as the primary source of books, periodicals, and other information in formats such as Braille, large print, recorded books and digital material;

(b) Provide reading material, information, programming, and instruction, in cooperation with local organizations and agencies, to eligible citizens; and

(c) Coordinate library services to the blind and print disabled with those of public libraries and other educational institutions so as to provide an effective Statewide program.

C. Population Served. The population served by LBPD includes all Maryland citizens who are unable to read standard-sized print due to conditions including blindness, low vision, learning disorders, or physical conditions.

D. Services Provided.

(1) LBPD shall provide reading material, information, programming, and instruction, in cooperation with local organizations and agencies, to eligible citizens.

(2) LBPD is responsible for the Maryland Accessible Textbook Program under Education Article, §§11-901—11-906, Annotated Code of Maryland. The Program coordinates the Statewide availability of textbooks and supplementary materials in electronic format to eligible blind or print disabled students who are enrolled in institutions of higher education and institutions of postsecondary education in the State. The population served includes students with print disabilities attending postsecondary educational institutions in the State.

E. Funding for Expenses.

(1) MSL shall receive and utilize the resources of federal agencies, including the National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled of the Library of Congress, in accordance with the policies governing these resources.

(2) LBPD shall receive funding from the State as outlined in Education Article, §23-205(e), Annotated Code of Maryland.