Oklahoma Department of Libraries

The Oklahoma Department of 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. The department goals include: 1) Information Access – all Oklahoma residents will have convenient access to quality information resources in a format that they can use to achieve their educational, occupational, and persona;/recreational goals; 2) Institutional Capacity – all Oklahoma residents are services by local libraries that are technologically advanced and that employ knowledgeable, community-focused staff members who incorporate the best professional practices to deliver high quality library services; 3) Lifelong Learning – all Oklahoma residents have an opportunity to reach their full potential, by achieving their educational, occupational, and physical health goals and by participating in and contributing to the vitality of their communities.