The west virginia 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…

The Institute of Museum and Library Services awarded the West Virginia Department of Tourism $2,428,295.45 under the Grants to States program (CFDA 45.310) on October 1, 2025. The award supports the West Virginia Library Commission's five-year plan for fiscal years 2023–2027, aligned with Library Services and Technology Act priorities. Funded activities include expanding access to information through strengthened technological infrastructure, resource sharing among libraries, and facilitation of collaboration and innovation in the library community through advisory support, continuing education, and professional development programs for library staff, directors, and trustees. Performance runs through September 30, 2027, with place of performance in Charleston, West Virginia. The West Virginia Library Commission distributes funds as a State Library Administrative Agency through competitive subawards or cooperative agreements to eligible libraries and consortia statewide.

The west virginia 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). In west virginia, specific goals include: 1) expand access to information - the west virginia library commission will strengthen and support west virginia libraries by expanding access to information, facilitating resource sharing among libraries, and providing robust technological infrastructure; and 2) facilitate collaboration, leadership, and innovation in the library community - the west virginia library commission will strengthen and support libraries through advisory support, continuing education, and programs to help library staff, directors, and trustees strengthen their ability to meet the demands of their communities.