Note 8. Other Assets

Other Assets
(In Thousands)

	FY 2006	FY 2005
With the Public
Advances and Prepayments	$100,966	$90,297
Notes Receivable	1,843	3,203
Bibliographic Database	5,259	5,423
Other	4	38
Total	$108,072	$98,961

As of September 30, 2006 there is one Note Receivable with a maturity date of July 2024 and an interest rate of 7.0 percent. On September 30, 2005 there were two Notes Receivable with maturity dates ranging from October 2006 to July 2024 and interest rates ranging from 7.0 to 7.25 percent. The balances include accrued interest. These notes are considered fully collectible.

The bibliographic database relates to NTIS’s scientific and technical information used to prepare products and services for sale. The database is stated at capitalized costs of $50.9 million and $48.6 million, less accumulated amortization of $45.6 million and $43.2 million, for September 30, 2006 and 2005, respectively.