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Apologies for cross posting It is with sadness and regret that the British Library announces that Herbert Van de Sompel, recently appointed Director of e-Strategy & Programmes, has decided to leave the Library. Since his arrival on 1st September, it has become evident that despite the best efforts of both parties to focus the role on digital library developments and our international profile, Herbert has, however, decided that he would be better able to contribute to the digital library world in a more research- centred environment. Lynne Brindley, the Library’s Chief Executive said: ”Since his arrival, Herbert has had a major impact on our thinking, particularly around our approach to the Digital Library System project. We very much hope to keep up our relationship with him as he moves on from the Library to pursue his innovative developments in a different environment. We sincerely wish to thank Herbert for his contribution during his time here and we give him our support and best wishes for his future”. Herbert Van de Sompel said: “I would like to thank Lynne and all my colleagues at the BL for their enthusiasm since I arrived here. I have been very impressed with the breadth and quality of activities going on at the Library and I very much hope to keep up my links with people here after I move on. I wish Lynne and the Library all the best with its major efforts to re-organise and shape itself for the future it has ahead”. Herbert will continue at the BL until 11th February 2002, during which time he will be working on a range of activities and projects. The Library will now review the requirements of the post.