The year 1997 found the members of the OCLC (Online Computer Library Center) cooperative in an expansive mood. More than 1,000 library leaders attended the OCLC President's Luncheon in San Francisco, where they celebrated OCLC's 30th anniversary. There were more than 25,000 libraries participating in the cooperative, including nearly 3,000 libraries in 62 countries outside the U.S., and the WorldCat database contained more than 37 million bibliographic records. Over the next ten years, the global digital library would indeed emerge, but in a form that few could have predicted. Against a...

Have you ever wanted to read a bedtime story to your children or grandchildren? This is a great one to get them ready for bed. Written by a grandpa who has observed his own four children and 15 grandchildren as they use their imagination while preparing for the final command of the day. The main character is a boy who remains unnamed so that your child may identify with him. He has a busy day of daycare, playing with friends, a dog, and toys at home. He hides hoping to extend his day only to find a loving mom has her eyes on him. Based on true life experiences the story ends with his night...