NOTICE TO READERS In 1998 several changes to the Official Journal (OJ) L & C subscription will be intro- duced. This notice aims to help paying subscribers make an informed choice about the new possibilities. THE OFFICIAL JOURNAL ON THE INTERNET Starting in January 1998, the full text (including tables and graphics) of new editions of the OJ L& C will be available in all 11 languages free of charge on the Internet (http://europa.eu.int) for a period of 20 days. OJ L & C CD-ROM In 1998 a CD-ROM version of the OJ L & C will be published in quarterly, cumulative, single-language editions. Current subscribers to the O] L& C who purchase the CD-ROM subscription in addition to the paper or microfiche version or CELEX will benefit from a promotional discount of 50 % on the CD-ROM. A LAN option will be available. Individual copies of each CD-ROM can also be purchased. FLAT FEE SUBSCRIPTION TO CELEX In spring 1998 a flat fee subscription to CELEX will be available, offering one year’s access at a fixed price (960 ECU), independent of consumption. CELEX is the EU’s official legal database offering unparalleled coverage of EU legislation since 1951 (http://europa.eu.int/celex). LATE RENEWALS OF PAPER SUBSCRIPTION Dispatch of the paper version of the OJ L & C will be stopped on 31 January 1998 to all paying subscribers who have not renewed their subscription by then. Subscribers starting or renewing a subscription to the OJ L & C after this date may choose: (i) not to receive retroactive dispatch of missing editions, and pay only for months received,; (ii) to receive the CD-ROM version of the missing editions, and pay the normal annual subscription fee; (iii) to receive the paper version of the missing editions, and pay double for each month requiring retroactive despatch. Please note it is now possible to purchase all versions of subscription to the Official Journal L & C (paper, microfiche, off-line and CELEX) from any member of the EUR-OP sales networks, except document delivery agents. Please contact your sales agent for further details on the above.