Arkansas State Library
LibrariesArkansas, United States11-50 Employees
The Arkansas State Library functions as the information resource center for state agencies, legislators, and legislative staff, while also supporting the development of local public libraries and providing resources, services, and leadership to meet the educational, informational, and cultural needs of Arkansas residents. It administers state and federal funds allocated to libraries and library development, including State Aid to Public Libraries and federal LSTA funds, to facilitate access and improvement of library services across the state. Based in Little Rock, Arkansas, the library operates within the library and information services sector, aiming to enhance access and support for public libraries and information resources, and to recruit, train, and educate library personnel. The organization serves government entities and citizens, focusing on governance, information access, and library development to strengthen public library systems and services throughout the state.