Okla. Stat. tit. 65, § 65-1-102: Policy

It shall be the policy of the State of Oklahoma to promote,

support, and implement the development and maintenance of adequate

public and special library facilities and services throughout the

state in whatever forms and by whatever means may be most beneficial

and feasible. Adequate library services are deemed to be necessary

to the cultural, educational and economic development of the State

of Oklahoma and to the health, safety and welfare of its people, and

to be the responsibility of government at all levels.