Tuesday, April 23, 2019
A new video from State Superintendent Carolyn Stanford Taylor outlines the importance of libraries across the state.
She shares a bit of her history and the role libraries played for her while growing up in a segregated town. She credits libraries as places that provide resources and possibilities to build strong communities and remains grateful for the important work of library staff, elected officials, and stakeholders who support library efforts within our communities.
The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction is home to teams focusing on public library development, school libraries, and resources for libraries and lifelong learning.
Our statewide library systems provide access to an ever-growing range of services and resources for everyone. The DPI supports public libraries and regional systems on behalf of Wisconsin residents to ensure equitable access to library services while serving as stewards of state and federal funds and sustainers of statutory compliance.
The DPI supports education and lifelong learning through services like Badgerlink and the Wisconsin Digital Archives. And we strive to support planning and thoughtful collaboration to ensure libraries meet current needs while making sure patrons are safe, welcomed, and respected.
For more information about public libraries, school libraries, and resources for libraries and lifelong learning, visit the DPI Libraries web page.