Phrases like command language searching, Grateful Med disks, pricing algorithms, Auto SDIs and NTIS invoices will be things of the past. And of those 2,200 we estimate only a few hundred are librarians. I hope none of you feels threatened by this decision. Today's technology has determined the future for us. No group will be disenfranchised.
Systems keep changing.
I ask you, the professional librarian, to continue to keep us at NLM on our toes. Give us feedback on all our products and services. We value your suggestions and your criticism, especially in this time of transition. It's now time for your questions and comments. As usual, we will answer each question to the best of our ability but we reserve the right to change any answer once we return to Bethesda.