The national network shall be composed of agencies with the common purpose of meeting the library and information needs of eligible users through cooperative, coordinated functions and actions.
Regional libraries are the basic organizational unit of the network.
Formally designated subregional libraries are recognized as organizational and ser-vice components of the network. Administration of library service for eligible users shall be responsive to user needs and shall have the potential of providing or providing access to a full range of library services. The organizational structure of service to eligible users shall have the potential of developing and offering a full range of library services. Network libraries shall investigate and use efficient and effective methods of man-agement and provision of service. Patron access to materials and services shall drive network libraries in using and pro-viding technology.