Integrating INIS into a High Energy Physics Information Environment: Thoughts from CERN

For CERN's users, we believe INIS should begin to focus on its Web product and the benefits and enhancements that Web technology can bring. Developments in line with other databases need to be considered in order to aim for integration of services. If this does not happen, INIS is at risk of becoming further sidelined by HEP users. Automation of many processes can conserve staff time for future developments and CERN is keen to collaborate with INIS where this might be beneficial. We realize, however, that the user community for INIS is disparate and priorities for others might differ wildly from CERN's. A discussion of these varied needs is welcome in order to gain some consensus on the future of INIS.