This publication follows the tradition of publishing selected papers from Pacific Islands Association of Libraries, Archives and Museums (PIALA) annual conferences. The volume begins with a listing of the members of the PIALA 2008 Planning Committee, the Officers and Executive Board, and Acknowledgements, followed by the Schedule of Events and a list of Conference Participants. The conference theme is reflected in the title: New Beginnings: The Library as an Information and Resource Basket. The conference was held in Colonia, Yap, Federated States of Micronesia, November 17-21, 2008. Papers contain references. [This report was published by the Pacific Islands Association of Libraries, Archives and Museums.]