This document discusses the state of Indiana's Long Range Plan utilizing Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) funding. Six goals are outlined with objectives, status/needs statements, and funding activities. The goals include: (1) to increase the public's use of information technology by increasing electronic capabilities of libraries,…

A study examined the impact of state funding on school library programs in Indiana. Subjects included 1,479 city, suburban, and rural schools which completed survey forms. Results indicated that rural schools had the highest number of books purchased, highest circulation, and highest reading scores. Findings suggest that an average purchase of two…