1: Culture
Understand our diverse human heritage, nurture and protect Utah's cultural resources, and create opportunities for cultural
education and expression
Other Information:
Central to the success of Utah's cultural efforts is the need to train and educate those responsible for organizing and administering
cultural programs. The Department of Community and Economic Development, through its divisions, has created standards and
guidelines which, if followed, will enable a community to provide quality cultural opportunities to its citizens. • In 2001,
99% of Utah's libraries met the criteria of "Certified Public Library," standards established by the Utah State Library Division.
• Every community in Utah has access to some type of library service, whether a county library, city library, or bookmobile
service. • The number of local governments with certified historic preservation programs is increasing. • Total attendance
at continuing education or training events sponsored by the Utah Arts Council in 2001 increased by 136% over the number in
1997. Looking Ahead: State agencies will continue to improve cultural programs available to citizens through training and
outreach programs. Additionally, they will continue to evaluate current programs and organizations to ensure that work is
being conducted in a way that celebrates Utah's creative spirit.
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