Art. 1: David Pearson
Wellcome Library
Digitalisation: do we have a strategy?

The author talks about the need for digitalisation of library collections in a carefully planned and organised manner. Even though librarians recognise the need for digitalisation, currently they cannot seem to come to a mutual understanding on completing digitalisation initiatives. A national strategy of digitalisation, that is, the stages of digitalising national collections, and institutions to carry out the projects should be considered.

Art. 2: Anne Katrien Amse
National Library of the Netherlands
Safeguarding the Historic Resources of the Future: Digital Archiving at the Dutch National Library.

The article discusses the activity of the Depository Library of Dutch Publications, which maintains a mission of ensuring long-term access to information. The Library cooperates with IBM. Technical, economic and cultural aspects, which influence archiving collections are discussed. Research and experiments conducted by the Library, as well as, the impact of digital archiving on the organisation of acquisitions processes are also examined.

Art. 3: Marta Sobieszek
Nicolaus Copernicus University Library
From WorldCat to American Memory: the fruits of American cooperation.

The article reviews the history of two of the most formidable ventures, the American Memory Historical Collections (AMHC) and OCLC, which developed on the idea of library cooperation. The biggest accomplishments of these institutions are OCLC's WorldCat, the largest bibliographic database, and American Memory, the largest digital library.

Art. 4: Joanna Potęga
The National Library in Warsaw
Digital information services at the library.

The author compares several library websites and, on their basis, identifies information, which a library website should include in order to ensure an easy and quick navigation through its services. Among the information, she mentions a multimedia presentation of the library building.

Art. 5: Ewa Potrzebnicka, Donata Rams
The National Library in Warsaw,
Bringing aid to Czech libraries following a catastrophic flood.

The article recalls recovery efforts undertaken in Czech libraries following the flood of 2002. The equipment, means, methods of drying the collections and the time needed to complete the recovery stages are specified.