Utah State Library Division

Utah State Library 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. State goals include: 1) Information Access – all residents of Utah will have access to the quality information resources they need to succeed at school, at work, and in their daily lives; 2) Institutional Capacity – all residents of Utah will have convenient access to libraries and library services that are technologically advanced, efficiently operated and staffed by knowledgeable, helpful workers who employ the best professional practices; 3) Lifelong Learning – all residents of Utah will and have to library resources that promote literacy, education, and lifelong learning and enhance workforce development, 21st century skills, and digital literacy; and 4) Civic Engagement – all residents of Utah will expand their involvement I community life as a result of participation in community-based programs held through the library.