THE CALIFORNIA 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 CALIFORNIA, SPECIFIC GOALS ADDRESS: 1) STRENGTHENING THE ABILITY OF CALIFORNIA LIBRARIES TO DESIGN EQUITABLE PROGRAMS AND SERVICES IN COLLABORATION WITH THEIR LOCAL COMMUNITIES; 2) EXPANDING THE CAPACITY OF CALIFORNIA LIBRARY WORKERS TO CREATE AND IMPLEMENT SERVICES THAT IMPACT COMMUNITIES EQUITABLY; 3) BROADENING DATA-DRIVEN PLANNING AND DECISION-MAKING CENTERED ON COMMUNITY IMPACT; AND 4) STRENGTHENING EQUITABLE RESOURCE-SHARING AND ACCESS TO INFORMATION, SERVICES, AND OPPORTUNITY WITH AN EMPHASIS ON LOCAL COMMUNITY STRENGTHS AND CHALLENGES.