Utah Public Library Certification Standards
Utah public libraries are evaluated by the State Library according to a set of legal requirements and professional practices. Only certified public libraries are eligible for Public Library Development Grants, which is an annual allocation from the Utah State Legislature, and are eligible to apply for federal grants, such as LSTA and E-Rate discounts. Certified public libraries receive the full range of support services from the State Library and personnel from certified libraries are given preference in training
and continuing education programs. If a volunteer library wishes to become certified, the library must first meet all the standards required for legal governance and public funding. The State Library can provide a consultant to work with non-certified libraries.
Library Annual Report (Tools for compiling this required report)
Library Annual Report Statistics - Bibliostat Connect (Compare Utah communities' library data)
Internet and Online Access Policy (Sections 9-7-215 & 216, UCA)
Long Range Planning for Utah Public Libraries
Library Technology Plan
Recommended elements that may also be used to qualify as an approved Technology Plan for a Universal Service Fund Discount)
NOTE: E-Rate (Telecommunications Act of 1996) Schools and libraries can receive from 20% to 90% discounts or reimbursements for telecommunication service including basic phone service, long distance service, data lines, and video line; internet access; and internal connections. Public libraries and library systems are eligible for discounts. $2.25 billion dollars are available annually nationwide.