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The author argues that the word tolerance should not be used in promoting diversity in library and information science (LIS) sector. Topics discussed include the definition of tolerance by the Mirriam-Webster's Dictionary, the talk delivered by the author on cultural competence at the 2017 Association of College and Research Libraries, and the call for fellow librarians to celebrate diverse populations.

An introduction is presented in which the editor discusses various reports within the issue on topics including the Master of Library Science (MLS), the increase of minorities in the Library Information System (LIS) profession, and the American Library Association (ALA)'s Spectrum Doctoral Fellowship.

Reviews two Web sites on eating disorders. Information provided by the Alliance for Eating Disorders Awareness web site; Issues addressed by the Anorexia Nervosa and Related Eating Disorders web site.

Reviews several Web sites on eating disorders. Comments on Kids Health web site; Format of the Body Image and Nutrition web site; Key features of the University of Washington's web site.

Reviews the web sites of Eating Disorders Anonymous (EDA) and Eating Disorder Referral and Information Center. Information on EDA fellowship; Information provided by the referral site.

Reviews a web site which is a companion to the well-known PBS Nova special of 2000 Dying To Be Thin TV program. Information and services provided.

Reviews several Web sites on eating disorders. Comments on About Face web site; Issues addressed by the Homeplate: Your Homeplate for Health Eating web site; Key features of the web site of the National Eating Disorder Information Centre.

Reviews the National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders web site. Information about eating disorders provided; Key features of the site; Navigation of the site; Treatment and referral links included in the site.

Reviews Something Fishy web site, a personal project of a recovering anorexic. Information about eating disorders provided; Navigation of the web site.

Reviews the Web site of the National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA), a worldwide eating disorders prevention and advocacy organization. Key features; Details of the public links of the web site; Topics discussed in the NEDA site.

Discusses research on people afflicted with eating disorders. Engagement of high school seniors in some form of dieting; Information on an eating disorder known as pica; Opportunities which provide good referrals to sound eating disorder information.