Louisiana Revised Statutes Tit. 25, § 31. Legislative findings, statement of purpose

A. The legislature finds that self-improvement, self-government, and economic self-sufficiency for all Louisiana citizens can be gained through the power of knowledge, and libraries are an important and irreplaceable source of such knowledge. Accordingly, the legislature finds that:

B. It is, therefore, the determination of the legislature that all citizens of Louisiana shall have convenient access to all library resources, facilities, and services. In order to provide such access and services it is essential that the funds be provided to assist libraries in meeting these needs. Therefore, it is the purpose of this Subpart to provide for the establishment of a program through which the State Library of Louisiana may receive monies to expand and enhance its collections of materials for statewide loan, and award monies to local public libraries to expand and enhance their resources and the use thereof.