Press Room

Press Room

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Contact:

Ashley Biggs, Marketing & Outreach Librarian

Maryland State Library for the Blind and Print Disabled

ashley.biggs1@maryland.gov​ | Cell: 667-209-1563 | Office: 410-230-2430

Tim Pratt, Communications Manager

Maryland State Library Agency

timothy.pratt@maryland.gov | Cell: 443-695-6772 | Office: 410-219-4787


About Us

Maryland State Library Agency (MSLA)​ is an independent agency. We provide strategic leadership, resources, and programmatic support to Maryland libraries to transform lives. As the state library agency for Maryland, the Maryland State Library Agency administers State and Federal funds to support Maryland libraries in their mission to offer outstanding resources, programs, and excellent customer service. Responsibilities include oversight of the Maryland State Library for the Blind and Print Disabled; Maryland’s Public Libraries; the State Library Network; the Library Capital Grants Programs; and the Deaf Culture Digital Library.​​


Our Mission Statement

​​​MSLA provides leadership to promote planning and innovation in the development of library programs, to encourage the ongoing development of staff expertise through education and training, and to promote resource sharing among all types of libraries. Responsibilities include oversight of the Maryland State Library for the Blind and Print Disabled​, Maryland’s Public Libraries, the State Library Network, the Public Library Capital Grants Program, and the Maryland Deaf Culture Digital Library. 

​Press Releases

  1. MSLA Youth Services Coordinator Earns National Honor - May 2025
    Documentary Screenings, Statewide Discussion Planned - April 2025
  2. Maryland Libraries Focus on Emerging Adults - April 2025​
  3. Artificial Intelligence Experts to Speak at MD Libraries Together Event - March 2025
    Maryland Libraries Represented in Leadership Maryland - February 2025
  4. Maryland Libraries Together to Feature Michelle Coles - January 2025​
  5. Maryland Public Libraries Launch Third Annual Career Success Month - December 2024
  6. Libraries Offer Range of Youth Mental Health Services - October 2024​
  7. Black Panther Author Coming to Maryland - September 2024
  8. Maryland Libraries Receive Federal Grants - August 2024
  9. LBPD Named Library of the Year - July 2024
  10. LBPD to Host Inclusion Showcase - July 2024​
  11. Maryland State Library Agency Welcomes New State Librarian - June 2024
  12. Summer Library Programs Underway - June ​2024
  13. Funding Approved for Seven Library Projects - June 2024​
  14. State Library Board Meeting Press Release - June 2024​
  15. LBPD Youth Services Librarian Honored - May 2024
  16. Maryland Announces Young Readers Funding - April 2024
  17. Maryland Libraries Together Event - April 2024
  18. State Library Board Meeting Press ​Release - March 2024
  19. State Librarian Irene Padilla Set to Retire - December 2023
  20. MSLA Website Launch - December 2023​​
  21. Stat​e Library Board Meeting Press Release- June 2022
  22. March 14, 2022 State Library Board Press Release
  23. December 6, 2021 Board Meeting Press Release
  24. ARPA Grants Press Release_10.12.2021.pdf
  25. September 22, 2021 Board Meeting Press Release​

​Branding and Logo Information

​This portion of the page contains information about the branding and Logos for the Maryland State Library and the Maryland State Library for the Blind and Print Disabled.

Maryland State Library Agency 

The Maryland State Library Agency (MSLA) ​and the Maryland State Library for the Blind and Print Disabled (LBPD) brand marks and logos may be used by public libraries and affiliated organizations without the direct written consent of MSLA only when being used on the following items:

Library  or Affiliated Organizational Websites 

Library or Affiliated Organizational Multimedia (digital, print)

Library or Annual Organizational Reports

Library or Affiliated Organizational Newsletters

Sponsored Promotional Material 

​Sponsored Educational Materials 

Other uses of the Library's brand mark and logo are strictly prohibited. For use outside of the above-designated permissions, please contact the Agency. 

​MSLA/LBPD Credit Lines:

Whenever the MSLA and/or LBPD logo is used, it is appropriate to give a Credit Line, explaining why the Library's logo is being published. Suggested wording:

​​We would like to thank the Maryland State Library Agency for their support...
Funding and/or Support for this project was made possible, in part, by... 

Brandmarks and Logos: