NetLibrary, Sybex Sign Agreement to Distribute Acclaimed Computer Books
Agreement enhances NetLibrary's core subject strengths in Computers and IT

BOULDER, COLO. — October 13, 2003 — NetLibrary, the leading provider of eBooks to the institutional library market, today announced the availability of computer science titles from Sybex Inc., the world's largest independent publisher of computer books. Several hundred Sybex Inc. titles, including the acclaimed Mastering Series and other Sybex bestsellers are now available through the NetLibrary catalog. Forthcoming Sybex Inc. titles will be added as they are released.

"Sybex Inc. is recognized throughout the world for their publishing and editorial expertise," said Rich Rosy, NetLibrary's Corporate Vice President. "By adding acclaimed Sybex titles to our extensive collection of computer science and IT eBooks, we're confident we can deliver a solid foundation of technology related content for any library."

Sybex Inc. is the world's largest independent publisher of computer books, and provides an extensive catalog of titles for computer users of all experience levels. Available Sybex series range from the Mastering™ bestsellers, used by millions to address popular computer topics, to books that service the needs of highly specialized groups, including IT professionals, programmers, administrators and graphics professionals.

NetLibrary's eBooks provide users with access to library resources anywhere, anytime. Patrons can conduct full text searches across hundreds of books or within a specific book to speed research and reference projects. eBooks can be viewed online from a library, office, home, or remote location using an Internet browser, or can be downloaded to a laptop. eBooks are available for varying checkout periods and are automatically checked back into the library collection when the checkout period expires.

About Sybex

Sybex Inc. pioneered the field of computer book publishing when it was founded in 1976. For 27 years, Sybex has remained an autonomous force and sustained a widely recognized reputation for developing quality, original books on significant technologies. Sybex has principal offices in Alameda, California, and London, United Kingdom, and maintains an international market with its books being distributed and translated around the world. For more information contact pressinfo@sybex.com.

About NetLibrary

The NetLibrary division of OCLC Online Computer Library Center, Inc. (www.netlibrary.com) helps academic, public, corporate and special libraries create a richer, more productive learning environment for their patrons. By combining the time-honored traditions of the library system with electronic publishing, NetLibrary offers an easy-to-use information retrieval system for accessing the full text of reference, scholarly, and professional books. OCLC Online Computer Library Center, Inc. (www.oclc.org) is a nonprofit organization and leader in computer-based cataloging, reference, resource sharing and preservation service to libraries worldwide.