The state library of kansas will use funds to support the goals of their five-year plan for FY 2018-2022, which reflect the purposes and priorities of the library services and technology act (lsta)

The State Library of Kansas was awarded a $2.93 million Formula Grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the Grants to States program (CFDA 45.310) to support its Five-Year Plan for fiscal years 2018 through 2022. The State Library will use the funding to continue serving as the leadership agency facilitating cooperative projects, information resources, and efficiencies to ensure robust access for all state residents. It will also maintain a comprehensive statewide resource sharing platform and assist librarians in adapting services to meet 21st century needs while preserving traditional offerings. The funding will be applied from October 1, 2021 through September 30, 2023 to further the purposes and priorities of the Library Services and Technology Act by supporting the State Library's goals of leadership, equitable access to information, and modernization of services.

IT's goals include: 1) the state library will continue as the leadership agency that designs, facilitates and supports efficiencies, cooperative projects and information products to ensure robust resources and access for all state residents; 2) the state library will continue providing a comprehensive statewide resource sharing platform to ensure that all state residents have access to information resources to assist them in their personal, educational and professional growth; and 3) assist librarians across the state to adapt library services to 21ST century needs while continuing to provide traditional library services.