KY Department for Libraries and Archives

The Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives will use funds to support the goals of their Five-Year Plan for FY 2023-2027, which reflect the purposes and priorities of the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA). In Kentucky, specific goals address: 1) Information Access - supporting the information needs of all Kentuckians by providing access to resources and public records; 2) Institutional Capacity - enhancing the knowledge and skills of public library and archival staff through professional development and training opportunities; and 3) Lifelong Learning - assisting libraries in improving services to Kentuckians that support lifelong learning, employment, early literacy and youth development, and civic engagement.