A Little Background and an Appeal

Since 1980 the cost of this initiative has been covered by the e.Librarian (that's me, Jim Stewart) as a gift to the world, and it has been a joy for me to be able to do this. (See History for details.) The bulk of the funding for this initiative has come from our retirement funds and family inheritances, but that money is all but gone.

With the growing collection and more people using it (more than 6000 daily), we are running 18 servers and leasing a major “pipe” to the internet, our basic expenses are up to $2500/month, which includes the internet pipe, utilities, and equipment maintenance; with nothing for salaries, benefits, rent, or other expenses, or for emergencies.

We are extremely grateful for the response to our Appeal for help, but we need to hear from more of you in order to continue our operations! Whether donating or purchasing services or items from us, it helps support the free services of the e.Lib.

Won't you please consider how much you value the information provided here, and find it within yourself to help preserve this initiative. Think about this ... imbue it with your deepest feelings ... and will it to be done.

I thank you, in advance.

James D. Stewart
e.Librarian