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Library Services
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Library Services
Programs targeted to provide access to public library services to residents and visitors of the Commonwealth.
Program |
Description |
|---|---|
| Support for Libraries | For the purpose of supporting and strengthening library offerings and facilities through financial aid and assistance to regional and local libraries and by the development of strong regional services. |
| Statewide Library Services | For the purpose of delivering full and equal access to libraries through efficient organization, development, coordination, and sharing of library services and resources across the Commonwealth. |
| Research Libraries | For the purpose of assembling and housing the Commonwealth's collections of maps, atlases, and materials that reflect Massachusetts' culture and history, including a comprehensive collection of state publications. |
| Library Services for Specific Populations | For the purpose of providing access to library materials for the blind/visually impaired or those certified as unable to read normal-sized print. |
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