The Division of Library Services consists of two important branches for direct service to the residents of Kentucky. The Library Development Branch is the link to Kentucky's public libraries and some of the most underserved and vulnerable audiences across the Commonwealth. The Library Collections and Circulation Branch provides direct support to state agencies, walk-in patrons to the Library and Archives building, library reference activities, and coordinates the Kentucky Talking Book Library which serves those who are blind and print-disabled of all ages. As required by KRS 171.140(5), the division provides library services through the State Library directed at two primary groups: staff in public libraries and state agency employees. Reference and research services and access to information resources are provided. Customers are located throughout the state; therefore, services are provided through e-mail, access to a toll free telephone number, and the department's website, including the online catalog and the web-based Ask-a-Librarian service.

The Governor's budget includes additional funding in the amount of $101,900 in fiscal year 2027 and $209,100 in fiscal year 2028 to fund a 2% salary increment in fiscal year 2027 and an additional 2% in fiscal year 2028. The General Fund portion is $60,100 and $123,400, respectively.

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