Public and school libraries are increasingly providing access to important new information resources for local communities through the Internet. Published here is key information from the Internetworking Rural Libraries Institute, a model national educational program in electronic networking designed for leaders of public and school library personnel. State and local policy makers will benefit from up-to-date knowledge on telecommunications access, costs, and legal implications. Experts provide guidance on a range of topics dealing with the Internet and electronic resources and describe the experience they gained implementing and using specific resources for the public.