This document represents the five-year Arkansas State Plan for the operating in accordance with the Library Services and Technology Act in Arkansas (fiscal year 1998-2002). The following are covered: vision statement; a description of the types of libraries in Arkansas (public, school, post-secondary education, special, and State Library); an overview of users; the Arkansas State Library process and steering committee; a list and description of the 13 programmatic and administrative goals established by the State Library; evaluation plans and methods; timeline; opportunities for librarian and library user involvement; administration; and policies and procedures. (AEF)