Mission:

• Support and strengthen member libraries.
• Provide leadership for the continuous improvement of public library service.

• Promote cooperation and facilitate resource sharing among member libraries

• Encourage equitable access to member library collections and services.
• Develop and coordinate services that are more cost effective than when done at the individual library level.
• Serve as a liaison between member libraries and the statewide library network.
• Provide leadership on library-related issues.
• Advocate for statewide and national initiatives that benefit member libraries and those they serve.
• Coordinate and administer state and federal aid to member libraries.
• Encourage and facilitate the meeting of state standards as well as compliance with state regulations and reporting requirements.