Hello, My name is Frédéric Demians. I'm based in Paris, France. I've been working with specialized libraries for years. In the past, I developed software for libraries, named Tamil. I used to sell and maintained it. After that, I distributed databases and ILSs (Integrated Library Software) in France. My activity consisted in deploying those solutions in libraries and information centers, and also developing specifically-related solutions: web portals for library catalogs, archive collections, etc., and e-commerce portals. Today I am embracing the Open Source paradigm and I've chosen Koha as ILS. My double experience, as a software developer and distributor, allows me to compare both approaches, which has led me to value the advantages of Open Source. Dialog with users is straightforward and drive fast software improvements. For my customers and myself I want this ease of operations. I’m also choosing Koha because I’m convinced that evolution of libraries in the near future will be much more practically handled by Open Source and Community-supported technologies. It seems very true for the specialized libraries I am pleased to work with. And last, although greetings season has gone by a few weeks, I'd like to greet and express my best wishes to Koha users' community! I devoutly expect it to thrive and I intend to dedicate myself to its blooming. -- Frédéric DEMIANS