The World Wide Web's huge popularity is due to the fact that the Web is the most accessible means for the publication of any kind of material, without the need of a publisher. However, in many cases, the information displayed here tends to be superficial. The serious investigator still prefers the traditional library, for printed material generally represents a high level of preparation, analysis, and authority.

To enrich the electronic world, every printed book and magazine would have to be translated into digital format. But due to the magnitude of the task and the high costs involved, the practical solution consists of two aspects. First, be selective, and offer in digital format the works that have the greatest present demand. And second, commercialize the products to cover conversion costs.

Sales of digital material is a potentially profitable business, as suggested by Bill Gates (founder of Microsoft), who has created a company that sells and converts images.

Digital libraries will literally be available to the whole world. It is essential to keep the material focused on one subject, and to offer high quality products and a wide range of negotiable prices.

Creating a digital library is a cumbersome task, but it could reap long term benefits for creative Guatemalans.