Mission and Vision
The mission of the Utah State Library is to develop, advance, and promote library services and access to information.
VISION
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The Utah State Library (USL) works to provide equal access to information and library resources to all Utah residents by providing:
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leadership and partnership with the Department of Community and Culture (DCC), and other government entities, groups, and organizations that share common goals;
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library services for the blind and disabled;
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training and services for our customers - in their communities where they work and live - in the effective performance of their public responsibilities, and in the use of rich and diverse information technologies and resources;
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quality information resources to public library customers and state agencies via Pioneer: Utah's Online Library (http://pioneer.utah.gov);
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funding and organizational support for public, academic, school, and special libraries in Utah;
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bookmobile service for Utah's rural residents.
The USL strives to keep its services relevant and effective by assessing needs, planning responses, and evaluating results in a dynamic cycle.