The Book Organizations of Colorado (BOOC), working with the Colorado State Library and others, has initiated a new service to facilitate contacts between libraries, schools, and service organizations and Colorado authors. "Find an Author" lists authors by genre, county, name, and areas of expertise. There is no charge for the service, either to authors or to people seeking contacts. Visit http://www.coloradobook.org/, and click the button with "Find an Author." The system enables authors to reach out with no expense and the minimum of effort. It enables organizations to make direct contact with possible presenters in the same way. Currently, about 100 authors are listed. However, BOOC is actively soliciting additional authors to become part of the data base. They can send an e-mail message to be entered on the site. BOOC representatives will be distributing information about "Find an Author" at the CAL Conference Big Book Bash on Saturday. Or visit the web site (above). Bonnie F. McCune Library Community Programs Consultant 303.866.6891; [log in to unmask] <mailto:[log in to unmask]> DID YOU KNOW? Library staff answered more than 94,000 reference questions per week across the state in 2003. Colorado State Library 201 E Colfax #309 Denver, CO 80203 (v) 303.866.6891, (f) 303.866.6940