Hi, To All, Simon: When it came down to it, Eric seemed to be concerned that libraries would no longer be peaceful refuges from the rigours of global disharmony and as such it would be good and proper to nuke the buggers to extinction. I wasn't entirely sure that this was an appropriate response. Yes, since I am involved in the Library Business (albeit public library business where we give 'em what they want and not what they need...or what we think they need, even), Eric's solution did seem a bit extreme to me. As a sidebar, here is a library question for all of you in regards to viewing academic libraries in this day, age, and time: Describe a 21st Century liberal arts college library and how to integrate it with instructional technology, undergraduate research, and the learning styles of today’s students. The trend is fascinating and I am wondering if it "works". Or, are they yet relevant? If so, how or why? Best, Marlena in Missouri Back from ALA Conference (American Library Association)