The project provides the opportunity for the library to demonstrate the community value. Some communities have noted a growing interest in library service from areas outside the taxing district since adding public access Internet capability. The participating libraries agree that the grant provides increasing community involvement and greater community interest in library services. Community groups that have participated in the community connection include businesses, schools, civic organizations, churches, genealogy groups, scout troops, local government, county health organizations, economic development councils, historical societies and other local groups. The diversity of groups that have established a local presence on the World Wide Web reflects the interests of each unique community.
Communities are very enthusiastic about having immediate access to local information.
The local library helps establish new community links and reinforces links already in place. Community pages include business directories, Chamber of Commerce connections, church directories as well as information on local churches, scouting and 4-H activities, sport events for local teams, community events calendar, health organization directories and links, and historical and tourism information. Library pages include staff hours, services, programs, history and an on-line link to the collection for RSA libraries. Links from both the library and the community pages make navigation easy. Other links from the library page include the sites of particular local interest and, in some libraries, access to a search engine.