Kan-ed is a program created by the Kansas Legislature and administered through the Kansas Board of Regents. The purpose of the program is to expand the collaboration capabilities of Kan-eds member institutions, specifically K-12 schools, higher education, libraries and hospitals.

The Institute of Museum and Library Services is the primary source of federal support for the nations 123,000 libraries and 17,500 museums. The Institutes mission is to create strong libraries and museums that connect people to information and ideas.