ORS 357.002 Policy

It is the policy of the State of Oregon to have a State Library that:

Provides library services suitable to support state government needs and operations;

Provides efficient library services for Oregonians who are print-disabled;

Promotes the establishment, development and support of local library services;

Promotes and supports library services for children and youth;

Eliminates duplication of state agency library services;

Leverages federal, state and local funding for the benefit of state and local libraries;

Promotes the electronic delivery of library and information resources and services;

Promotes public, nonprofit and private partnerships; and

Maintains free access for the public to State Library materials.