The mississippi library commission 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…

The Mississippi Library Commission will use $3.1 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 for fiscal years 2023 through 2027. The goals aim to enhance the technological environment of Mississippi libraries through technology support and services, partnerships, and E-Rate guidance and support. They also seek to strengthen libraries by sharing resources through reading programs and shared collections, serve all Mississippians through talking book services, and empower libraries through competitive and non-competitive grants and cooperative agreements. Additionally, the funding will support and enhance the library workforce through continuing education and consulting initiatives. The award was granted on October 1, 2022 and extends through September 30, 2024.

The mississippi library commission 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). Specific goals include: 1) enhance the technological environment of mississippi libraries - through technology support and services, partnerships, and e-rate guidance and support; 2) support and enhance the library workforce - through continuing education and consulting; 3) strengthen libraries by sharing resources - through reading programs and shared resources; 4) serve all mississippians - through talking book services; and 5) empower libraries - through competitive grants, non-competitive grants, and cooperative agreements.