While scientists and scholars have adopted the web for email and other functions, it is clear they are not yet ready to give up the convenience and other values of print. Libraries remain justifiably concerned about future archiving of electronic documents. The web facilitates worldwide communication and has made it possible for foreign colleagues to participate in real time discussions of current issues. But we are still dependent upon print. About 15 authors have been lined up for Volume 36.
Manuscripts are due in the fall.
Final edited text will be submitted to the publisher, Information Today, by February. Finances Since there have been no new meetings or significant changes in membership, there is nothing new to report. However, in spite of the financial success of recent national and summit meetings, we have very limited resources and minimal reserves. Through such an organization, ASIS might be able to take advantage of shared facilities and information systems to reduce both rental and operating costs. An RFP was sent out in March to which seven firms responded.