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With the continued growth and evolution of distance education at many colleges and universities, academic librarians must be prepared to respond to the changing needs of distance users. This article discusses the results of a utilization assessment of distance instructors at five midsized American universities. The results inform libraries about distance educators' current utilization of library services, and the discussion suggests opportunities to improve library instruction, collections, and outreach for distance education programs.

Focuses on the 1904 Louisiana Purchase International Exposition held in St. Louis, Missouri. Views of exposition president David R. Francis about the challenges of organizing a world fair; Estimated number of visitors in the exposition; Educational programs during the event; Books and printed materials exhibited; Display of art works produced using the illustration processes of lithography and engraving accompanied by paintings of contemporary artists.