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Focuses on the creation of the S.A.I.L.S. Library Network, a private non-profit corporation which is an automatic library network in Massachusetts. Services of S.A.I.L.S. to its member libraries; Computer network which is shared by libraries; Installation of the WebCat catalog; Limitations of services to library users.

This article discusses the potential of social software in libraries. An article by Thomas Frey discusses the future of libraries. It covers the changing roles of libraries as a result of current trends and technologies. Frey's recommendations for those concerned about the future of libraries include evaluating the library experience from the patron's viewpoint, embracing new technologies, preserving community memories, and experimenting with creative spaces. Software used to create online communities is described as social software. These tools include Weblogs, wikis, and chat.

Discusses the evolution and pervasiveness of the Internet in the United States. Percentage of the U.S. population that has access to the Internet as of September 2000; The origin on the Internet; Forecast for the future of the Web; Opinion that most computers in libraries and corporations in the U.S. are underutilized; How computer users can assist the Search for Extra-Terrestrial Intelligence (SETI); Critiques of other Internet developments.

The article discusses tips for librarians on publishing subject guides, research guides or study guides. First tip is to make web-based subject guide interesting to library users by including RSS feeds and chat widget. It is also recommended to make frequent posts, inclusive of resources on the Internet.

Focuses on the content of library Web sites and the types of changes involving content on a library Web site over the course of its development. Creation of content by people in the organization who have the most experience; Phase in which the Web site is becoming database-driven; Way that the progression of a Web site can allow it to better serve library patrons.

Reports on the announcement by Computers By Design Inc. of the first-quarter release of an upgraded version of CybraryN. Description of the public-access control solution; Improvements from the old version; An Educational Discount Program, which is a pricing structure designed to help libraries and schools; Source; Web site.