The Utah Library Network: a brief overview

Describes the Utah Library Network project, established in 1992 to create statewide access for public libraries to the Internet. Points out that the project not only involves technology but also requires the development of new human networks to reach its full potential. Reviews network expenditure according to six categories: connectivity, training, database licenses, state library expenditure and local library expenditure. Concludes that the network has significantly improved the timeliness, quality and extensiveness of library services.