Utah state library 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 Utah State Library will use $3.12 million in funding from the Institute of Museum and Library Services' Grants to States program (CFDA 45.310) to support goals outlined in its five-year plan that align with the purposes of the Library Services and Technology Act. Key initiatives include expanding access to quality information resources to support education, employment, and community involvement for all Utah residents. Funding will also help build institutional capacity through technologically advanced and efficiently operated library services delivered by knowledgeable staff. The award period is from October 1, 2021 through September 30, 2023. As the designated state library administrative agency and Grants to States sub-awardee, the Utah State Library Division will oversee delivery of these services to benefit communities across Utah.

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.