I agree with Martyn. My understanding of 'comprehensive' was related to geographic range of the service rather than 'providing a full range of education ranging from technical to academic'. Which is why many of the proposals going around at the moment are very concerning. Many rural areas will be left without any library provision at all, whilst those in urban centres are protected. A library service weighted in this way cannot be accurately described as being 'comprehensive'. Ian Clark Library Systems Officer, Augustine House, Canterbury Christ Church University Email: [log in to unmask] Tel. 01227 767700 ext 3141