### Question
How does the law define network?


### Answer
Under *20 U.S.C. § 351a*, **network** is defined as:

> any local, statewide, regional, interstate, or international cooperative association of library entities which provide for the systematic and effective coordination of the resources of school, public, academic, and special libraries and information centers for improved supplementary services for the clientele served by each type of library entity

#### Citation:
  - *20 U.S.C. § 351a*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 16-PUBLIC LIBRARY SERVICES AND CONSTRUCTION**

