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A correction to the article "A Pathway to Paperless" that was published in the October 2010 issue is presented.

The article offers information on saving paper and also provides tips on waste paper recycling. It informs that according to industry estimates, Americans still use more than 90 million tons of paper products annually. Recycling paper helps reduce landfill waste and helps in the growth of afforestation which reduces global warming.

The article offers information on the use of middleware and its impact on environment. It states that laboratories have been adopting the middleware technology to increase their efficiency. It is becoming popular because besides efficient output, laboratories are able to meet the environmental obligations. It facilitates laboratories to create, store and maintain images of the reports electronically. This helps in less paper use which in turn is environment friendly.

The article offers information on a pilot paper conservation initiative that will be launched by the Gerstein Science Information Centre partnered with the University of Toronto's Sustainability Office, as part of a larger university-wide effort.

The article focuses on the Greening the Convention measures in the U.S. It notes that the effort was a series of paper and resource saving measures. It mentions that printing less paper saves the trees, forests, and other natural resources. It states that the National Lawyers Guild (NLG) convention in Seattle, Washington, staffs were able to print 7,200 fewer sheets of paper.

The article presents a reprint of a handout by Mu Phi Epsilon's music librarian and archivist Wendy Sistrunk on how best to preserve paper materials such as scrapbooks, photos and chapter documents. The handout says that rolling or folding photos, direct sunlight and conditions of moisture or dryness should be avoided. It presents solutions to aid in preservation such as photocopying newspapers, removing residual moisture by fans or airing out overnight, and placing the material inside a plastic bag and then placing this inside a larger one.

The article focuses on the need for business enterprises to reduce consumption of paper in the U.S. both in the financial and environmental context. George Pake, the legendary head of Xerox Corp., foresaw technology, that offices would go paperless, but that's far from reality. The machinery that makes paper theoretically obsolete has helped make it all the more ubiquitous, printers and copiers have become affordable that the decision to print has gotten closer to the owner of the document.

The article reports that the level of paper consumption in the world is going down. This is likely to be the result of the increased use of digital devices. In the world's wealthiest countries, consumption fell six percent from 2000 to 2005, which translates to 531 to 502 pounds per person. The wealthiest countries have adopted innovations such as digitization in place of paper, developing nations like China are consuming paper at a rapid rate according to the "New York Times." The paper being consumed includes newsprint, printing and writing paper, and packaging paper.

The article discusses the efforts of Stephenson College in Leicestershire, England to reduce the amount of paper that it uses. It is reported that college facilities built in 2005 were designed to be paperless and that students carry memory sticks with course notes pre-loaded on them rather than notebooks or binders. The college's network manager Fraser Wright reports that even with their paper-saving efforts Stephenson College uses 1.2 million sheets of paper a year.

The article presents the conclusions of the research program conducted by the National Library of France from 1994 to 2000 about the comparison of the four processes of mass deacidification and reinforcement of acid papers. The research consisted of two phases that ascertained the efficiency of Separex, Batelle, Bookkeeper, and Sablé processes. The study showed that Batelle is more powerful against the effects of artificial aging, Bookkeeper does not damage the inks and illustrations and has minimal side effects while Separex proved to be inferior in quality. The study concluded that Bookkeeper is most valuable among the four processes that were tested for mass deacidification.

The article reports that Northern Nevada's telephone company SBC Communications Inc. is rewarding recyclers by donating trees to local parks in Reno, Sparks and Washoe County. SBC will donate 17 trees to the park and recreation departments for every ton of phone books collected. Trees will be donated to parks that include Rancho San Rafael Regional Park, Don Mello Sports Complex, Bartley Ranch Regional Park, Paradise Park and others.

Announces the Chemical Heritage Foundation Collection's receipt of the National Endowment for the Humanities Preservation Assistance Grant. Assessment needs of about 200 deteriorating paper-based artifacts and photographs; Efforts of Rolf Kat and Barbara Lemmon to determine the conservation and treatment needs; Representation of over 200 years of chemical history in the CHF archives.

Reports the recommendations to consider the academic value of original documents in the United States. Tension between providing access and preserving the original; Effect of deterioration patterns of various media on research value; Development of a framework to assist institutions with creating appropriate retention policies.

Reports the bequest from the estate of Richard E. Blackwelder received by Marquette University in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Contributions of Blackwelder to the J.R.R. Tolkien Collection; Acquisition and preservation of Tolkien research material; Availability of J.R.R. Tolkien Papers online.

Features the online course on paper preservation conducted by the Northeast Document Conservation Center in North Andover, Massachusetts. Provision of introductory lessons linked to a glossary and a bibliography; Outline of lessons; Availability of lesson texts at the center's Web site.

Recommends the use of Booklover's Repair Kit to restore and repair books.

The article discusses approach to “Paperless" concept in the U.S. accounting profession. Topics include cloud-based solutions, digital communication security measures and commencement of the concept with business process and strategies. Comments by Michele Cyron of Cyron & Co., John Barnes, Director of Product Management of Wolters Kluwer, CCH; David Cieslak, founder of computer consulting firm Arxis Technology; and Erik Asgeirsson, president of an online web portal CPA.com are included.

Reports that the Georgia Department of Archives and History has mounted and linked a number of preservation and disaster preparedness documents on its Web site. Uniform resource locator; Publication of the 1999 edition of the book `The Disaster Recovery Yellow Pages'; Order information for copies of the report.

Describes the content of the report `The Future of the Past: Preservation in American Research Libraries,' published by the Council on Library and Information Resources. Response to the deterioration of acidic paper; Benefits and drawbacks of digital preservation; Order information for copies of the report.

Profiles Paul Cook, head of paper conservation of charts, globes, manuscripts, books and engineering drawings at the National Maritime Museum in London, England. Job description; Ambitions; Hobbies.

Reports on the recommendation made by a panel from the U.S. National Academy of Sciences on the proper storage of data printed on paper and kept by the U.S. National Archives and Records Administration. Transfer of records on acid-free paper or microfilm; Rejection of magnetic or optical storage; Institution of a screening process to check conditions of paper.

Lists precautions from disaster-recovery specialists at Winthrop Group, Cambridge, Mass., on treating water-soaked paper valuables. Turn on air conditioning in summer, turn off heat in winter; Create air flow by using open doors, windows, fans and dehumidifiers; Don't open or close wet books or separate single sheets of paper; Move valuable materials to a freezer facility as soon as possible; Other specialists; Contact points for more information.

Reports on the move of scientists to develop paper conservation techniques to save ancient Chinese documents found in the British Library in London, England. Effect of primitive preservation technology on the documents; Need to fix the preservation process; Testing of the technology on tiny fragments of the documents; Treatment of the `Diamond Sutra'.

Presents an update on the concept of preservation framing. Definition of preservation framing; Consideration of the standards and techniques associated with preservation framing; How archival framing is important for the preservation, protection, and profit; Use of UV-coated glass and acid-free mats; Benefits of durability. INSET: Preservation Defined.

Provides tips on storing and conditioning coated papers. Problems that may be linked to paper swelling and shrinking in storage; Best conditions for storing paper and printing; Reason for the occurrence of sheet separation and misfeeds.

Details the issues discussed during the Technical Association of the Pulp and Paper Industry Paper Preservation Symposium held on October 17-21, 1988. Usability of research library collections; Engineering answers to book preservation; Preservation technology choices available.

The article reports that the information technology (IT) department of Loudoun County, Virginia has implemented the enterprise content management (ECM) system. It states that the department showed the system to several departments which used paper. It mentions that the system has helped to increased access of digitized files and streamlined several departments.

The author reflects on the findings of a survey conducted by the company Poll Position to determine the future possibilities of paperless society in the U.S. He states that 56 percent men and women saying there could be no paperless society whereas 58 percent Republicans see a bright future for paperless society in comparison of 51 percent Democrats. He further states that paper is cheaper and portable than personal computer.

The article focuses on Superior Bank's use of FormSpeed from Integrated Media Management (IMM) LLC to minimize paper consumption. It says that FormSpeed is a web-based workflow productivity tool that accumulates information and routes forms within the bank. Superior Bank's chief information officer David Hiden states that the bank saves about 100,000 dollars every year using the tool, since it has avoided printing and handling costs, and removed one full-time position.

The article reports that the nonprofits in Chicago, Illinois, are facing trouble in weaning patrons from printed benefit invitations, despite the financial and environmental costs of sending thousands of heavy-stock cards. Betty Bergstrom, a Chicago-based fundraising consultant states that the paper print gives the impression that it is a big ticket event. Though several nonprofits have come down on their paper invites, most of the invitations are still on paper.

The article discusses two major problems exist in today's recovered paper market. It is suggested that the exports are being hurt by a deficiency of containers and a continuing series of shipping rate increases resulting from the increase in fuel costs. Results of the interview by the "Resource Recycling" states that the foreign demand is sufficient yet serving the demand has become problematic. It is inferred that domestic mills are seeing more material available at a time when the output has been reduced due to a weak demand for finished paper and paper board.

The article offers information on how to control print production problems caused by dry air. The author reveals that low level of relative humidity in the air causes the paper to double-sheet, shrink, and crack or break which can affect the speed of pressing, run times, waste, quality and profit. He suggests that printers must keep the moisture as consistent as possible to ensure that the paper will maintain its humidity balance and will not change dimensions during transportation or storage. In addition, printers must keep the paper tightly wrapped to reduce moisture loss.