Illinois
Libraries
George H. Ryan
Secretary of State and State Librarian
Bridget L. Lamont
Director, Illinois State Library
Kathleen L. Bloomberg
Editor
Nancy Krah Kristie Metrow
Assistant Editors
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Summer 1996 Springfield, Illinois Vol. 78 No. 3
Table of Contents
Preface Kathleen L. Bloomberg..............................................116
Liability Issues and the Internet:Part 2- Internet Access Scott F. Uhler and Philippe R. Weiss.........................117
Censorship and the Public Librarian Mark W. Sorensen ......................................................................120
What do you do when the Answer is YES? Planning Technology for a New Academic Library Corinne J. Potter .....................................124
Internet Success Stories from the Lewis & Clark Library System Edited by Jan Eakins Jones................................................127
The Rise of Southeast Asia Collections and the Donn V. Hart Collection at Northern Illinois University Chalermsee Olson................................................141
Books at the Millennium: Metamorphosis or Death? Mark W. Sorenson................................................145
Special Populations Served by Illinois Public Libraries as Reported on the FY96 Per Capita and Equalization Aid Grant Applications Lisa A. Wright................................................150
The Illinois Library System Act: Administrative Rules ................................................156
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Illinois State Library Advisory Committee 1996 |
Name |
Area Specialization |
Term Expires |
Patrick Losinski
Warren-Newport Public Library District |
Public Libraries |
1998 |
Jill Rodriguez
Bensenville Community Public Library District |
Public Libraries |
1998 |
Brenda Foote
Sparta Public Library |
Public Libraries |
1997 |
Alice Calabrese
Director, Chicago Library System |
Library Systems |
1996 |
Travis Tyer
Alliance Library System |
Library Systems |
1996 |
Pam Feather
Director, DuPage Library System |
Library Systems |
1998 |
Faye Tharp
East St. Louis School District 189 |
School Libraries |
1996 |
Marti Guarin
Illinois Mathematics & Science Academy |
School Libraries |
1997 |
Fred Peterson
Milner Library/Illinois State University |
Academic Libraries |
1996 |
Doris Brown
DePaul University |
Academic Libraries |
1996 |
Trudy Landwirth
U of I Medical School, Peoria |
Institutional Libraries |
1997 |
Kay Cloyes
Caterpillar, Inc. |
Special Libraries |
1997 |
Catherine H. Randall
Jacksonville, Illinois |
Blind & Physically Handicapped |
1997 |
Barbara Burroughs
Rock Falls, Illinois |
Citizen Representative |
1998 |
Mary Barb Johnson
Lake Forest, Illinois |
Citizen Representative |
1996 |
Sandra Churchill
Lake Villa, Illinois |
Citizen Representative |
1996 |
Michael McKnight
Peoria, Illinois |
Citizen Representative |
1997 |
David Dyer
Elmhurst, Illinois |
Citizen Representative |
1999 |
Mary Kay Kickels
Palos Hills, Illinois |
Citizen Representative
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1997 |
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Ex Officio Members
Mary Dempsey, Commissioner, Chicago Public Library Sue Stroyan, President, Illinois Library Association
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OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE
SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS 62756
GEORGE H. RYAN
SECRETARY OF STATE
Dear Friends,
During the summer months, the anticipated slowdown of library activities never seems to materialize. Academic libraries are busy with students from summer classes; special libraries continue to meet work force needs; and public libraries are flooded with summer reading club participants. We also know that many school librarians are spending time during the summer break to plan next year's activities.
In addition to ongoing activities, many Illinois librarians also are spending time this summer in developing grant applications. Public library Per Capita and Equalization Aid Grant applications are due in July as always, and several special grant offerings are also available to the Illinois library community.
After reviewing letters of intent, many libraries, in partnership with other community agencies, are developing applications for community/regional information networks that will be funded with Library Services & Construction Act (LSCA) federal funds, administered by the Office of the Secretary of State/Illinois State Library. Some public libraries are developing applications for LSCA grants for new and innovative services. Additionally, LSCA Title II funds from the U.S. Department of Education, which are earmarked for public library technology enhancement and construction, are available for Internet connections, computer peripherals such as laser printers and CD-Rom towers, and the installation of local area networks. I am pleased that so many grant opportunities are available to enhance and improve library services to Illinois residents.
I hope the next few months will also provide some time for rest for you, including time to relax with a good book.
Sincerely,
GEORGE H. RYAN Secretary of State and State Librarian
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