Library Technology Inventory

The Utah Education Network and the Utah State Library Division (USL), in collaboration with Connected Nation, conducted the first statewide Utah State Library Inventory Campaign (USLIC). This initiative assessed technology infrastructure across 60 public libraries, gathering 1,830 data points on Wi-Fi, hardware and device availability.

The inventory, mirroring UEN’s school technology assessments, focused on key areas like equipment age, network coverage and patron device access. The resulting data delivers a critical overview of current library technology, creating a benchmark for future progress and informing future decisions on resource allocation to ensure access to technology for lifelong learning throughout Utah.

UEN, USL and Connected Nation conducted the inventory from October to November and the final report was released early 2025.

About the Utah Education Network:
The Utah Education Network (UEN) is a broadband and digital broadcast network that connects public education, higher education, libraries and community partners throughout Utah. UEN also works to improve access for learners and educators to digital resources, tools and content through software licensing, professional development and more.

About the Utah State Library:
The Utah State Library (USL), created in 1957, provides funding, training, professional expertise and technical advice to library directors, library staff and trustees across Utah. Through the Program for the Blind and Disabled, Utah Bookmobiles, Interlibrary Loan program, Book Buzz for Book Groups, Utah's Online Public Library and the Utah Government Digital Library, USL ensures access to library materials and state publications for all Utahns. For more information, please visit: library.utah.gov

About Connected Nation:
Connected Nation's mission is to improve lives by providing innovative solutions that expand access, adoption and use of high-speed internet and its related technology to all people. Connected Nation works with consumers, local community leaders, states, technology providers and foundations to develop and implement technology expansion programs with core competencies centered on a mission to improve digital inclusion for people and places previously underserved or overlooked. For more information, please visit connectednation.org.