I haven't seen the New Yorker article yet, but are they referring to library "online databases" or online catalogs (based within the library as opposed to online on the Internet)? Not only has ASU discarded the catalog cards, but we are using them for scratch paper. We are members of the CARL system (although that may soon change). Anita Cohen-Williams; Reference Services; Hayden Library Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ 85287-1006 PHONE: (602) 965-4579 FAX: (602) 965-9169 BITNET: IACAGC@ASUACAD INTERNET: [log in to unmask]