The purpose of the State Library is to provide information and foster continuing education by:
- (1) Making available all library materials of the State Library for use by libraries, agencies of State and local government and to the public generally.
- (2) Coordinating a statewide system of local libraries.
- (3) Providing advice and counsel to local libraries, district library centers, and regional resource centers, municipalities and groups on the development and improvement of library service.
- (4) Inspecting local libraries, district library centers and regional resource centers.