Georgia Public Library Service

LibrariesGeorgia, United States51-200 Employees

Georgia Public Library Service (GPLS) operates as a state agency within the University System of Georgia, coordinating public library services statewide. Based in Atlanta, the organization administers key programs such as PINES, a shared library automation and lending network that serves roughly 300 public libraries and affiliated outlets across 146 counties, and GALILEO, the virtual library providing extensive online access to periodicals, books, encyclopedias, and government publications. It also runs the Georgia Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled to provide accessible formats and assistive technologies, in addition to professional consulting and facilities support for libraries.

GPLS supports its customers—public libraries, librarians, and library patrons—by expanding resource access, improving operational capacity, and delivering services like youth programs, family literacy, and technical assistance. In the broader library sector, it acts as a statewide coordinator that links local libraries to shared infrastructure and statewide resources. A recent development is GPLS's January 2026 announcement of the 2025 Georgia Public Library Awards recipients, recognizing libraries and champions for their community impact.

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