The funds are allocated to support statewide activities and individual library projects throughout the state. This division also maintains a helpdesk to answer questions and resolve technical problems and serves in an advisory capacity to the Continuing Education Taskforce .
LSTA funds support the purchase of materials in large print and descriptive videos.
Recently, federal funds were used to purchase a new automation system to improve customer service. Competitive and focus grants have been offered to eligible libraries through programs developed to meet the identified needs of libraries in Mississippi. These subgrants support the goals and objectives outlined in our 5 Year Plan, 1998-2002. In less than a year, it has arranged for four different workshops in technology, statistics, construction and fund-raising. A new subgrant program is scheduled to debut in early December 2000.