The occasion of an inaugural presidential address is potentially daunting, representing as it does the moment when the suffix "elect" is removed, and you finally recognize that you are the person tasked with leading the association. A quick scan of previous holders of this office can add to the sense of unease as you see the names Watson Davis, Harold Borko, Eugene Garfield, Clifford Lynch and so many others; it gives one pause – and time to reflect that you also might just be getting a little older than you care to admit.