14. Without prejudice to any other powers conferred upon the Board by any other sections of this Act the Board shall have the power
| (a) to plan and assist in the organization and development of library services in general; |
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| (b) to establish and maintain the Ceylon National Library; |
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| (c) to advise and assist in the promotion and development of public library services; |
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| (d) to advise and assist in the promotion and development of school libraries; |
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| (e) to advise and assist in the publication of reading materials and the production of audio-visual aids; |
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| (f) to advise and assist in the co-ordination and development of university libraries, junior university libraries, technical college libraries, teachers' college libraries, library services of local authorities, Government departmental libraries, and other special libraries; |
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| (g) to advise and assist the Government in fixing the minimum academic and professional qualifications for persons employed in library services; |
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| (h) to promote the development of library education and training; and |
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| (i) to carry out such other functions as may be necessary for the general promotion of library services. |
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Sri Lanka Consolidated Acts