The hawaii state public library system 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…

The Institute of Museum and Library Services awarded the Hawaii Office of the State Librarian $2,324,103.03 under the Grants to States program (CFDA 45.310) on October 1, 2025, to support the Hawaii State Public Library System's five-year plan for FY 2023–2027.

The award funds five core goals aligned with the Library Services and Technology Act: robust infrastructure for integrated library system operations, online database access, and internet connectivity across the statewide system; development and promotion of 24/7 virtual collections and online resources; lifelong learning tools and resources for skill development; innovative service model development; and continuing education and training for library staff to enhance technological competency and maintain current best practices.

Performance occurs in Honolulu, Hawaii, with a period of performance through September 30, 2027. The Hawaii Office of the State Librarian, as the state library administrative agency, may distribute sub-award funds competitively to eligible public, academic, research, school, and special libraries or library consortia throughout Hawaii to execute these programs. The assistance type is a formula grant distributed on a population-based basis.

The hawaii state public library system 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) robust infrastructure - the physical and technological infrastructure for the entire hawaii state public library system will support ILS operations, access to online electronic databases and other online resources, and internet access; 2) 24/7 virtual collections - develop and promote an appropriate collection of online databases and other online resources; 3) lifelong learning - develop and promote an appropriate collection of online learning tools and resources that support the development of new knowledge and skills; 4) innovative service development - identify areas where services can be improved and develop new models; and 5) educated library workforce - provide continuing education training for library staff to upgrade their technological skills and knowledge and to maintain currency in library best practices.