Abstract: A system and method for distributing a collection of physical (tangible) resources, e.g., books, newspapers, periodicals, trade publications, compact discs, equipment, video tapes microfilm. In one embodiment, a method comprises the step of accessing a web server maintaining a database of profiles associated with the collection of resources by a user via a web browser. The user may then issue a search request via the web browser to search for one or more resources within the collection of resources. Upon identifying one or more resources from the search, the user may contact one or more owners of the one or more resources identified. The user may contact the one or more owners based on the contact information provided in the profiles in the one or more resources identified. Upon contacting the one or more owners, the user may borrow the one or more resources previously identified.

Abstract: A method, computer program product and system for analyzing inventory information using time frames. In one embodiment, a method comprises the step of determining estimated sales projections for one or more items in a particular time frame. The method further comprises collecting sales data for the one or more items in the particular frame. By analyzing estimated sales projections with the sales data collected for the one or more items in the particular time frame, item(s) that have performed unexpectedly may be identified. The method further comprises notifying an interested party or a system regarding any items of the one or more items in the particular time frame that have performed unexpectedly.