School libraries and special libraries that have Internet access can use these connections to link to the academic and public libraries. All libraries have the equipment to implement Libraries 2000. The five million dollar Technology Bond Fund has resulted in 247 public libraries receiving funding for equipment. Academic libraries received funding for equipment through the Higher Education Technology Bond Fund. All libraries have Internet, World Wide Web access.
All academic libraries have Internet access.
Twenty-three small libraries have received grants to pay for 56K lines. Most public libraries and schools enjoy reduced telecommunications rates through Bell Atlantic's Access New Jersey plan. Goal 4 - All libraries have access to an online bibliographic database and interlibrary loan system. To date 56 libraries are using the statewide ILL system with libraries being added daily. Forty academic and public libraries received grants to implement Z39.50 in order to participate in the program.