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Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives

Organizational Information

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​​​​​​Missio​n

The mission of KDLA is to support and promote access to library services and to ensure that documentation of government activities is created, preserved and made available for public use.

​Vision

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

Strategic Plan

2023-2027 LSTA ​Five-Year Plan​​ (PDF)​​​​

Organization

Division Descriptions​

​​Organizational Chart​​​ (PDF)

History

History of the Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives​​

"Kentucky Wo​ods"​

photo of the "Kentucky Woods" sculpture​









IDEA

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