The library effort is in an excellent position to devise innovative state library agencies with leadership capacity to further the goal of improved library service without the problems associated with government. (Author/AB)

This is a directory of state library personnel responsible for institutional library service and a chart of major services now being provided or planned in state institutions. (MF)

Discussion of the use of interactive television highlights a program by the Minnesota State Law Library that provides reference services to prison inmates. Time, cost, and quality of reference services are considered versus on-site visits; technical difficulties are discussed; and a sidebar describes two other library experiments with interactive…

The Utah Library Network established Internet access in public libraries serving rural communities. It was a cooperative effort between the Utah State Library, public libraries, Utah State University, and state and local governments. Uses include supplementing small library collections, electronic mail, and facilitating interlibrary loans. An…