"The objectives of APLS are: To provide library services to the citizens of Alabama directly or through local libraries, to provide library services for those with special needs through the Regional Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped, to provide library services to the Alabama State employees to meet their work related information needs, and to assist in establishing cooperative library services and networks, and to provide continuing education opportunities for librarians."
"The Alaska State Library promotes and coordinates library services to the community of Alaskan libraries, serves as the primary research library for state government, and collects, preserves, and makes accessible Alaska-related materials."
"The agency serves the Arizona Legislature and Arizonans, providing public access to public information, fostering historical/cultural collaborative research, information projects and ensuring that Arizona's history is documented and preserved."
"The mission of the Arkansas State Library is to serve as the information resource center for state agencies, legislators and legislative staffs, to provide guidance and support for the development of local public libraries and library services, and to provide the resources, services, and leadership necessary to meet the educational, informational and cultural needs of the citizens of Arkansas."
"The mission of the California State Plan is to support Federal Depositories in California in providing free and open access to Government Information to the public. By coordinating the efforts of depository libraries in collecting, organizing, preserving, and making available information from the U.S. Federal Government, we strengthen a democratic tradition of free access to public information and open government."
"The Colorado State Library provides leadership and expertise to develop libraries and deliver information services throughout Colorado, improving the ability of libraries to serve their users."
"The mission of the Connecticut State Library is to preserve and make accessible Connecticut’s history and heritage and to advance the development of library services statewide."
"The mission of the Delaware Division of Libraries is to provide leadership and support for the timely development of Delaware's libraries, to ensure convenient access to, and encourage use of current information resources and reading material by all Delawareans."
"Our mission is to provide equal access to information and services that support, empower, and enrich all who pursue knowledge, education, cultural enrichment, and lifelong learning."
"GPLS achieves its mission by: Providing and encouraging visionary leadership; Ensuring equal access to information and technology; Promoting the value and joy of life long reading and learning; and Facilitating collaboration and innovation in the broader library community."