We also need to see that the new services are as widely available as possible to all Americans. Very much so. Public libraries are a vital information link between the government and the public. Access to computer networks for all citizens is essential. Whether information is made available through books or computer networks, libraries must continue to play a critical role in providing broad access to the public.
Librarians can guide citizens of all ages through the world of computer networks.
As more government information and access are available on-line, libraries will make the government less remote and more responsive to the needs of individual citizens. Some of my happiest memories are of the books he used to borrow from the public library for me to read. Today in Washington I couldn't function without the Library of Congress and its immense resources on all the policy questions we're debating. These boards each use the FirstClass BBS software, and can be accessed with standard telecommunications software, or in their graphical interface via Macintosh or Windows client software available for downloading on-line.