Sun Microsystems, The University of Alberta Libraries and The Alberta Library create Centre of Excellence for Libraries

"Sun Microsystems of Canada Inc., the University of Alberta Libraries and The Alberta Library have announced the creation of a new Sun Centre of Excellence for Libraries. The initiative will enhance and support respective organizational projects, as well as an extensive, province-wide, multi-faceted digital library. As part of the COE the participants intend to provide a seamless search and retrieval experience resulting in unprecedented access to information for students, faculty and the public, as well as creating an enduring preservation environment"