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Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives

Organizational Information

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Uniting People and Information.

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Visi​on

We envision a future in which Kentuckians value the importance of libraries and Kentucky government records and we are recognized for:

  • Innovative and creative approaches for preserving and providing access to government records;

  • Enabling libraries to be essential to their communities;

  • Being a va​lued partner in the educational and economic development of the Commonwealth.


Core Values

  • ​Access. KDLA is dedicated to open access to its records, resources, training, and expertise.

  • Collaboration. KDLA strives to collaborate within the agency, with other state departments, and with th​​​e communities we serve.

  • Preservation. KDLA has a responsibility to preserve the records of Kentucky and invest in their stewardship.

  • Services. KDLA provides supportive, responsive, and accessible services to all.


Plan Priorit​ies​​

  • Priority 1: Build awareness across all stakeholder groups about KDLA's key services.

  • Priority 2: Establish a consistent, agency-wide approach to training offerings.

  • Priority 3: Strongly support public records management, digitization, and preservation.

  • ​Priority 4: Extend KDLA's personalized approach across all service areas.



ADA Web Accessibility Statement

The Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives (KDLA) is committed to Uniting People and Information - ensuring equal access to our all digital services for all people. In compliance with the U.S. Department of Justice’s ADA Title II rule, KDLA will ensure that all web content, mobile apps, and electronic documents meet WCAG 2.1 Level AA standards beginning April 24, 2026. 


KDLA will audit and update our digital content, train staff, and maintain ongoing accessibility testing to ensure our services remain usable by everyone. All new content will meet WCAG 2.1 Level AA standards and historic content will be updated, when possible, to comply. This policy applies to all web content produced or updated by KDLA. 

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Please direct questions to KDLAWebSocialMediaTeam@ky.gov  

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​Organization


History

Wood sculpture of Kentucky and seven figures standing in front of it.


Strategic Plan

  • ​2025-2030 Plan​ (Coming Soon)​


LSTA Plan


IDEA

The Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility (IDEA) Committee ​was formed in 2021.
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