Many lessons were learned with the Proceedings in 2008. In particular, was the need for efficiencies converting submissions to standardized html or xml. As anyone who has worked on the proceedings knows, submissions come in many syles and formats and must be reduced to a common denominator for a consistent appearance, not to mention responsiveness to multiple search technologies and citation of published works. New for 2009 was a Web-based authoring platform, developed by Access Innovations, and incorporating their Data Harmony automated indexing engine, M.A.I. Access Innovations project team members include Lamine Idjeraoui and Mary Garcia.

As with any new application, let alone one which incorporates new processes, problems occurred. Speaking for himself and everyone involved, the editor extends a sincere appreciation to all authors for their patience and understanding. In addition, anyone who wishes to contribute ideas or other involvement for next year's Proceedings may contact the editor.

The editor has made every effort to ensure no vital information, including images, tables, and equations, have been omitted, misplaced, or grossly misrepresented. However, in the event such has happened, the editor also takes full responsibility and would appreciate notice of such. Post-publication corrections will be posted to the copy of the Proceedings available online at http://www.asis.org.