THE ARKANSAS STATE LIBRARY 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 ARKANSAS, SPECIFIC GOALS INCLUDE: 1) ENHANCE ACCESS TO INFORMATION FOR LIFELONG LEARNING - EXPANDING ACCESS TO INFORMATION RESOURCES OF ALL TYPES THROUGH DIGITIZATION, PRESERVATION, MAINTENANCE OF COLLECTIONS; AND BY MAINTAINING, IMPROVING, AND CREATING NEW MODELS OF ACCESS TO THOSE RESOURCES; 2) PROVIDE TRAINING, PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, AND RESOURCES TO THE STATE'S LIBRARY WORKFORCE - IMPROVING STAFF SKILLS, PROMOTING LEADERSHIP, AND ENHANCING RECRUITMENT EFFORTS; 3) PROVIDE PROGRAMS TO A BROAD AUDIENCE WITH DIVERSE INFORMATION NEEDS - ENRICHING THE LIVES OF ARKANSANS THROUGH PROGRAMS, SERVICES, AND RESOURCES; AND 4) ENHANCE THE TECHNOLOGICAL ENVIRONMENT OF ARKANSAS LIBRARIES - PROVIDING IT CONSULTATION SERVICES AND FACILITATING OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE TESTING AND IMPLEMENTATION OF NEW AND EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES.