(1) General essential standards for public libraries are as follows:
(a) The board adopts a collection management policy that it reviews every three years. The policy addresses the use of electronic resources;
(b) The board and the director develop an annual materials budget as part of the library budget;
(c) The library uses at least one professionally recognized review source; and
(d) The library provides access to federal, state, and local government documents that are appropriate to its community.
(2) General enhanced standards for public libraries are as follows:
(a) The library cooperates with other community institutions to plan and implement access to electronic resources;
(b) The library provides access to materials for those with disabilities and others who may have special needs; and
(c) The library is on the collection management honor roll.
(3) General excellent standards for public libraries are as follows:
(a) The library cooperates with other local and regional libraries in collection development to provide a wide range of materials in a variety of formats to meet the needs of the community.