Mississippi Library Commission Email Format
LibrariesMississippi, United States11-50 Employees
The Mississippi Library Commission is a state government agency based in Jackson, Mississippi, established in 1926 by an act of the state legislature. It was created to advise schools and public libraries and to assist communities seeking to establish libraries, while also requiring annual library reports and biennial updates to the legislature. Historically, the commission operated traveling libraries that circulated to a wide range of libraries, organizations, and institutions; today it offers a broad spectrum of services to libraries, government agencies, and Mississippi residents. In the library services field, the commission serves libraries, government entities, and the general public by supporting access to information and related programs. Based in Jackson, Mississippi, the organization emphasizes its staff as a key asset and promotes values of integrity, fairness, respect, and open communication as it works to meet evolving community needs.