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Mission and Values
The State Library of Louisiana’s mission is to:
  • Foster a culture of literacy;
  • Promote awareness of our state’s rich literary heritage; and
  • Ensure preservation of and public access to informational, educational, cultural, and recreational resources, especially those unique to Louisiana.

The State Library of Louisiana, its Board of Commissioners and staff value:

  • Equal access to information for all citizens,
  • The literary and cultural heritage of Louisiana,
  • Intellectual freedom, and
  • Reading