hey Mary, I have to agree with you on your points. Even though some libraries like the Bean Library are making electronic texts more accessible, not quite perfect, as we still have to beg for unprotected password protected copies in order to access them, it isn't the same as going to Amazon buying a book and reading it as soon as it arrives. There is just no comparison and until there I am going to continue scanning and submitting. smile. And have done many hours at the $3.50 wage, smile. Shelley L. Rhodes and Judson, guiding golden juddysbuddy@xxxxxxxxxxxx Guide Dogs For the Blind Inc. Graduate Advisory Council www.guidedogs.com If a friend is in trouble, don't annoy him by asking if there is anything you can do. Think up something appropriate and do it. -- Edgar Watson Howe