This is an announcement, NOT an endorsement. I haven't found much NEW in their online databases. If you are just starting out it might be different. They add one a day so you never know. I have the reference library on CD because it came with TMG -- The Master Genealogist [the genealogy software I use most]. The Source IS a great book. It is on the CD, at least on mine. I also point out that other genealogy companies, such as Everton, offer similiar programs and you should check them all out online to see which meets your needs if you are considering any subscription. Ancestry.com is introducing three new membership options: Gold Membership ($99.95) ~ 12-month access to over 200 million names on Ancestry.com ~ Ancestry Reference Library on CD-ROM; 4,300 pages of important and useful information on one convenient CD-ROM ($69.95 value) ~ Ancestry Magazine -- 6 issues/1 year ($24.95 value) ~ The Source, A Guidebook of American Genealogy, 846 pages, 8 1/2 x 11", hardbound ($49.95 value) ~ 15 percent off all Ancestry.com store purchases when you call 1-800-ANCESTRY to place your order Premium Membership ($79.95) ~ 12-month access to over 200 million names on Ancestry.com ~ Ancestry Reference Library on CD-ROM; 4,300 pages of important and useful information on one convenient CD-ROM ($69.95 value) ~ Ancestry Magazine -- 6 issues/1 year ($24.95 value) ~ 15 percent off all Ancestry.com store purchases when you call 1-800-ANCESTRY to place your order Standard Membership ($59.95) ~ 12-month access to over 200 million names on Ancestry.com ~ Your choice of the Ancestry Reference Library (a $69.95 value) or a year's subscription to Ancestry magazine ($24.95 value). Quarterly Membership ($19.95) ~ 3 month access to over 200 million names on Ancestry.com For more details on these exciting new membership plans, visit: http://www.ancestry.com/ancestry/signup/on-line.asp Cheryl Rothwell clrothwell@mindspring.com Coordinator, Logan County, ILGenWeb Project http://www.rootsweb.com/~illogan/loindex.htm Logan County mailing list> LOGAN-L-request@rootsweb.com Downing mailing list> DOWNING-L-request@rootsweb.com Harding mailing list> HARDING-L-request@rootsweb.com Downing query board> http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/FamilyAssoc/Downing Lucas query board> http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/FamilyAssoc/Lucas