The British Library has announced the release of a new major online resource in early 2001. The Public Catalogue supercedes the OPAC97 service (reviewed in the May 23, 1997 Scout Report) and will be available 24 hours/ 7 days a week. The catalog indexes "over 10 million books, journals, reports, conferences and music scores covering every aspect of human thought since 1450" and features improved search options. Visitors can order copies of articles and conference papers direct from the library's Document Supply Centre, while members of registered organizations may also request material on loan through the site.