While electronically available information is becoming more and more important, demands for traditional services and the importance of retrieval and archiving of older materials have not abated. LISA III provided an opportunity to examine the current state of the art of information maintenance, delivery, and preservation, as well as to learn from invited experts the directions in which our profession is moving. The conference brought together a hundred librarians, astronomers, publishers, and computer specialists representing astronomical institutes, observatories, and affiliated organizations worldwide. The organizers are very grateful to all corporate and private conference sponsors. In particular Harry Payne at STScI made available software and produced the Web version of the proceedings.
Noisy critics convene outside of the conference center.