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 Kan. Stat. Ann. §§ 12-1215 to 12-1248, inclusive, and amendments thereto; (2) libraries operating under the provisions of Kan. Stat. Ann. § 1997 Supp. 12-1260 to 12-1270, inclusive, and amendments thereto; (3) libraries operating under the provisions of Kan. Stat. Ann. § 1997 Supp. 12-1276, and amendments thereto; (4) libraries operating under the provisions of Kan. Stat. Ann. § 72-1623, and amendments thereto; or (5) municipalities contracting with any library for the furnishing of library services to such municipality pursuant to Kan. Stat. Ann. §§ 12-1230 or 12-1269, and amendments thereto;

(b) “regional libraries” mean the regional systems of libraries heretofore organized and operating under authority of Kan. Stat. Ann. §§ 75-2547 to 75-2552, inclusive, and amendments thereto;

(c) “state library” means the Kansas state library created and operating under authority of Kan. Stat. Ann. § 75-2534, and amendments thereto; and

(d) “state librarian” means the state librarian appointed pursuant to Kan. Stat. Ann. § 75-2535, and amendments thereto.