Anyone who has ever participated as part of a team working to design a web site will appreciate James M. Brown, Jr.'s article on Collaborative Web Projects. In it, James describes a model approach to managing resources and time, a valuable skill useful in technology environments that are often rapidly changing and labor intensive. Lara Ashmore's article on the Faculty Toolkit describes an innovative approach to using web resources currently being implemented here at UVa. Lara's detailed teachnical description demonstrates the breadth of knowledge that IT students must have in order to undertake the instructional development of web tools. While many wonder if technology is dehumanizing, Michael Roy argues that the notion of the Virtual Library may be less than accurate. He calls for a sensible and grounded approach to integrating digital media into library environments so as to make available the widest range of resources possible. Andrea Trank's article highlights the use of technology resources toward sustaining environmental resources. She underscores the importance of using technology as a supplement to education and describes local efforts to preserve an urban habitat. Finally, Robert Frazier provides a detailed discussion of the often misunderstood and forgotten topic of copyright. His use of examples and practice scenarios provides the reader with concrete situations for considering whether copyright infringement may have occurred.

This issue of the IT Journal is intended to represent the complex and changing vision of those who study and work in the field of Instructional Technology. We hope you enjoy it!