§ 9121. Purpose

It is the purpose of this subchapter—

(1) to consolidate Federal library service programs;

(2) to promote improvement in library services in all types of libraries in order to better serve the people of the United States;

(3) to facilitate access to resources in all types of libraries for the purpose of cultivating an educated and informed citizenry; and

(4) to encourage resource sharing among all types of libraries for the purpose of achieving economical and efficient delivery of library services to the public.