This paper describes several electronic mail systems in use in Alaska. The University of Alaska Computer Network has had an electronic mail system since 1976 that connects its campuses throughout the state. The Department of Education also has had a mail system since the late 1970s that links the 53 school districts as well as the support and administrative offices in the department. Within the Legislative Affairs computer network, a system is being used with many advanced capabilities which the Legislative Information Offices also use. In order to improve communication between state agencies, the Department of Administration has introduced a new shared electronic mail system on its System Network Architecture (SNA) network, which is accessible to all state agencies. Following descriptions of each of the aforementioned systems, several recommendations are presented: while a number of good in-house electronic mail systems exist within state government, communications between departments should be improved with support of the electronic mail system on the state SNA network; there are a number of products available on today's software market and care should be taken when choosing an electronic mail system; and compatibility with existing systems should be examined as well as service arrangements. (Author/THC)