Funding the vision: the Access Colorado Library and Information Network

Describes the vision, development, initial and ongoing funding of the Access Colorado Library and Information Network (ACLIN). ACLIN is fully accessible and free to any Colorado resident with a computer and modem. It provides access to the holdings of 175 libraries and 25 databases, including the Colorado Legislative Database. Describes the strategies used to build both public and private partnerships, obtain federal and state partnerships, and establish both a technical infrastructure and training mechanisms. Also considers ongoing policy and budgeting issues.