As used in this act, unless the context clearly indicates a different meaning:
(a) "Local public libraries" mean:
(1) Kansas libraries operating under the provisions of K.S.A. 12-1215 through 12-1248 , and amendments thereto;
(2) libraries operating under the provisions of K.S.A. 12-1260 through 12-1270 , and amendments thereto;
(3) libraries operating under the provisions of K.S.A. 2025 Supp. 12-12,104 through 12-12,111 , and amendments thereto;
(4) libraries operating under the provisions of K.S.A. 2025 Supp. 12-12,112 through 12-12,119 , and amendments thereto;
(5) libraries operating under the provisions of K.S.A. 12-1276 , and amendments thereto;
(6) libraries operating under the provisions of K.S.A. 72-1623 , and amendments thereto; or
(7) municipalities contracting with any library for the furnishing of library services to such municipality pursuant to K.S.A. 12-1230 or 12-1269 , and amendments thereto;
(b) "regional libraries" mean the regional systems of libraries heretofore organized and operating under authority of K.S.A. 75-2547 through 75-2552 , and amendments thereto;
(c) "state library" means the Kansas state library created and operating under authority of K.S.A. 75-2534 , and amendments thereto; and
(d) "state librarian" means the state librarian appointed pursuant to K.S.A. 75-2535 , and amendments thereto.