The Regional Bibliographic Databases and Resources Sharing (RBDB) Program improves access to library and information resources for library users through the development and coordination of automated library services. Under a Five-Year Regional Automation Plan, state funds are administered to do the following:

• Coordinate and improve access to electronic information services and resources.
• Improve electronic access to the library holdings in the regional database.
• Provide opportunities for area library staff to improve their expertise in using information technology and provide guidance in electronic development.
• Improve and expand electronically accessible holdings either online or offline, emphasizing both uniqueness and impact on resource sharing in the region.
• Improve speed, efficiency, and equity of regional resource sharing.

The following programs that benefit all libraries in the region are funded by RBDB:

• RRLC Training Program
• WorldCat and SchoolCat
• Union List of Serials
• Newsbank Democrat & Chronicle