Georgia Public Library Service

The Georgia Public Library Service (GPLS) is the state agency for libraries in the U.S. State of Georgia and a unit of the University System of Georgia. The service was initially founded in 1996 after the inception of the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA), and in July 2000 moved from the Georgia Department of Technical and Adult Education (DTAE) to the Georgia Board of Regents and University System of Georgia. Julie Walker is the current State Librarian.

Georgia Public Library Service
AbbreviationGPLS
EstablishedOctober 1, 1996 (1996-10-01)
TypeGovernment agency
Location
Coordinates33°52′36.6″N 84°16′19.9″W
State Librarian
Julie Walker
Budget (2015)
$24.4 million
Staff
45
Websitewww.georgialibraries.org
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