The U.S. Institutes

U.S. Institute of Public Libraries

The U.S. Institute of Public Libraries connects public discovery, accessible reading, civic knowledge, family learning, and research participation.

KNOWLEDGECITIZENSHIPOPPORTUNITY

Knowledge belongs in public life.

Libraries connect people with knowledge and with the skills to interpret it. USU’s public library architecture joins source attribution, collection stewardship, multiple formats, and learning activities across ages and languages.

Scholarly and public service remit

Explore the institute’s connected areas of inquiry and education.

  • Public digital collections
  • Accessible reading and listening
  • Source evaluation and research literacy
  • Community and family learning

Institutional collaboration

Collaborative work connects an identified public purpose with appropriate expertise, learning resources, delivery partners, and a clear evaluation approach. USU welcomes inquiries that describe the population served, geography, proposed contribution, and intended outcome.