Section 3020.200  Designation of Depositories

a)         All libraries serving as depositories or exchange libraries as of December 27, 1983, shall continue in that status, unless such status is terminated according to the provisions of Section 3020.240.  The Director of the Illinois State Library shall designate which institutions shall replace depositories or exchange libraries for Illinois publications.

b)         Designation of depositories shall be based on the institution's ability to provide access to the material to the public, the institutions interest in the publications of the State of Illinois, and the institution's geographic location.  The Director shall give priority to libraries in the same library system as the terminating depository.  If no qualified library in the same geographic area desires depository status, the priority will be given to a qualified library in the same geographical area as the terminating depository.

c)         Priority for the replacement of an exchange library shall be given to a state library, based on that state's similarity to Illinois in terms of industry and demographic factors, and the library's interest in Illinois publications.  If no qualified state library desires exchange status, the priority will be given to an institution expressing an interest in Illinois publications.