MN Dept of CFL/Library Development & Services

The Minnesota Department of Education- State Library Services 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 Minnesota, specific goals address: 1) Building coalitions to increase collective impact - creating networks across the state to forward the work of libraries and librarians in meeting community needs; 2) Partnering for reimagined access - engaging in community and government partnerships to reduce or eliminate barriers to information access for all Minnesotans; and 3) Refining narratives to showcase LSTA-funded library contributions to thriving communities - supporting libraries in communicating effectively with decision makers about the full scope of the library's contributions.