TALES FROM THE FRONT.

This section presents news briefs about libraries in the U.S. as of January 2005. The Rakow Research Library of the Corning Museum of Glass has placed its catalog online. Patricia Rogers, head of the Rakow Research Library, said that it has always been their dream to make the library's collection available online to allow researchers located anywhere in the world to explore their resources. Similarly, librarians at the University of Buffalo, New York have put together a Web site to help the public keep abreast of the Indian Ocean tsunami disaster. The Indian Ocean Tsunami Disaster site links up-to-date news on the situation from several news agencies as well as background information on the seismology of the earthquakes and resulting tsunamis and links to disaster relief organizations. Meanwhile, Garage Rock, a six-week series of rock concert was held at the parking garage of Toledo-Lucas County Public Library. Garage Rock served as an opportunity for new bands to perform before a live audience as well as providing established bands another venue. Finally, the Los Angeles Public library has expanded its services for the visually impaired with the opening of low-vision service centers at select locations in the central library.