An experienced library technology manager relates what happened in the wake of a serious library computer virus attack, which he accidentally unleashed. The narrative describes the combination of coincidences, mistakes, assumptions, and delays that caused the incident, and outlines the 10 key lessons learned. (AEF)

This paper discusses the current resurgence of interest in authority files and describes the automated authority files of the National Library of Canada. Factors contributing to this interest in such files include cooperative programs between libraries, the development of international standards, and the impact of computer technology and…

Identifies the questions librarians should ask before adopting local online, and compares the advantages and disadvantages of CD-ROM and site database systems. User reactions to local online are discussed and the impact of such systems on reference services and the reference librarian's job content are examined. (CLB)

This paper describes the equipment selection procedures, resource sharing agreements, serials directory information, and collection development activities of A.S.A.P. (As Soon As Possible), a school library-directed fax consortium in Colorado consisting of 14 high school library media centers, two alternative schools, two academic libraries, one…