The state library of ohio 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 Ohio received a $7.96 million Formula Grant award from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) under the Grants to States program (CFDA 45.310) to support its five-year plan for fiscal years 2018-2022. The plan addresses goals aligned with the Library Services and Technology Act including supporting programs that assist libraries in preparing individuals to be active learners, promoting libraries as community anchors, stewarding collections and technology, and sustaining access to information.

Through sub-awards, the State Library will fund projects such as providing $ databases through a sub-award to The Ohio State University Office of Sponsored Programs; targeting underserved populations with sub-awards to the Midpointe Library System and Pike County Library; promoting diversity, equity and inclusion with a sub-award to the Public Library of Youngstown; supporting a technology innovation project with Ashland University; and providing training through a sub-award to Ohionet. The Formula Grant award commenced on October 1, 2021 and is set to conclude on September 30, 2023.

In ohio, specific goals address 1) supporting programs and experiences that assist libraries in preparing individuals to be active learners and full participants in the local communities and the global society; 2) promoting libraries as strong community anchors that enhance civic engagement, cultural opportunities and economic vitality; 3) supporting exemplary stewardship of library collections and promoting the use of technology to facilitate discovery of knowledge and cultural heritage; and 4) working to sustain and increase access to information and ideas.