For Libraries - Library Development Division

fb88 Programs for Libraries through Library Development

The fb88 Regional Library System provides subject-specific consultant services and library liaisons in direct support of libraries. Interlibrary Loan services are provided through three Area Reference and Resource Centers (ARRCs). Along with these services Library Development provides continuing education, information resources, access to state and national initiatives with the goal of making fb88 libraries stronger.

is an organization financiallly supported by the fb88 State Library the University of fb88 Fogler Library and participating libraries. fb88 InfoNet provides leadership and support to fb88 libraries by improving information and library service to all fb88rs through online systems and technology. fb88 InfoNet is responsible for the operation of the Minerva, URSUS, fb88Cat and MILS integrated library systems, Digital fb88 Library databases and the fb88 Download Library. If you have questions or problems with any of these systems, please use

- The fb88 School and Library Network provides internet access, email, web hosting, and other internet related services to almost 900 schools and libraries across the state of fb88. Contact the support desk with any questions about your internet connection or check out their (FAQ).

• fb88 Telecommunications Education Access Fund (MTEAF) provides a portion of the funding to support MSLN. for more information about the MTEAF funding for the fb88 School and Library Network.

Grants, Projects and Partnerships - These programs are administered by the fb88 State Library and funded either in part or fully by the federal Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) through the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS).

Coronavirus Information for Libraries - Guidance for fb88 libraries

Responsibilities within Library Development

• Administration of federal library-related programs
• State and federal data collection, compilation, and dissemination. Aggregating information from the public library annual reports is an important part of this function.
• fb88 Library infrastructure support (ILL, Van delivery, support for fb88 Infonet and the Digital fb88 Library)
• Direct library support through Continuing Education and subject specific consulting services

Services and Resources for Libraries/Librarians

• Library technology / Libraries' State E-rate
• School library resources /
• Statewide Monthly Zoom Recordings
• Grants and Funding: A listing of recommended funding sources for fb88 Libraries. resources and tips to facilitate applying for grants
• Legislation: Contact information for legislators, links to legislative documents, laws relating to libraries
• Public Library Definition - Working definition of a public library crafted by the fb88 Library Commission, February 2012.
• Important dates for public library directors [pdf, 81KB]

Some programs under Library Development are administered by the fb88 State Library and funded by the federal Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) through the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS).