Anita--you'll need a book for all the replies! I tend to side with those who think "library" is it. I recall being rather interested in the term "Mediatheque" which the Canadian Museum of Civilization was using c1989, but when I was there again last year I recall that the door now says "Library"--does anyone know if I've got those details right? If your inquirer really can't use "Library," what about "Information Center" or "Information Central"? Best, John ============================================================================ John N. Pearce voice/voicemail: (540) 654-1311 Center for Historic Preservation / James Monroe Museum and Memorial Library Mary Washington College 1301 College Avenue fax: (540) 654-1068 Fredericksburg, VA 22401-5358 If new e-mail address <[log in to unmask]> doesn't work, use the old one <[log in to unmask]> ============================================================================