State Library of Louisiana

The State Library of Louisiana will use funds under the American Rescue Plan Act to help communities respond directly and immediately to the pandemic, as well as to related economic and community needs through equitable approaches in digital inclusion and library services. They will continue to support the goals of their Five-Year Plan for FY 2018-2022. In Louisiana, specific goals address 1) Developing a competent, literate and knowledgeable citizenry that can benefit from increased educational opportunities and a lifelong love of reading and learning; 2) Encouraging digital and information literacy among the general population and facilitating Louisiana residents in taking advantage of all benefits of technology, thus decreasing the Digital Divide; and 3) Increasing the capacity of Louisiana libraries to meet the needs of their communities and to make the public library the center for civic engagement.