Doctors in the world's poorest countries are not privy to the most up-to-date information about medicine, science, and technology because neither they nor libraries with which they are affiliated can afford to buy journals and books. This state of affairs exists often because donors from relatively rich countries are no longer willing or able to send money and free publications. Even when institutions, publishers, and individuals still want to help, they do not know where or how to send the information in a useful and affordable way. Many donation and distribution schemes are in place, but they have not been well publicized or coordinated in the past. The International Network for the Availability of Scientific Publications (INASP) was established in 1992 to support and strengthen existing programs involved in the publication, distribution, exchange, and donation of books, journals, and related materials, and to encourage new initiatives which will increase the availability of quality scientific literature. Established by the International Council of Scientific Unions and supported by the European Commission and UNESCO, the network has already compiled an extensive computerized database. This paper details institutions which have expressed a desire for academic assistance, and offers information on organizations which can provide support. Some projects provide information free of charge, while others provide it at affordable prices.