Illinois
Libraries
George H. Ryan
Secretary of State and State Librarian
Jean E. Wilkins
Director, Illinois State Library
Kathleen L. Bloomberg
Editor
Kristie Metrow
Assistant Editor
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Spring 1997 Springfield, Illinois Vol. 79 No. 2
Table of Contents
Guiding Principles for Illinois libraries ..............................................49
Libraries: A Critical Lane on the Information Superhighway Susan Ness..........................50
Post-modern Libraries: Librarians at the Bend in the Learning Curve Jack Alan Hicks .........................................................................................53
Merging? Converging? A survey of Research and Reports on Academic Library Reorganization and the Recent Rash of Marriages Between Academic Libraries and University Computer Centers Denise J. Johnson ................................................61
A 10-Step Program: Reducing the likelihood of Sexual Harassment and the Possibility of
Successful Sexual Harrasment Lawsuits Scott F. Uhler and Rinda Y. Allison................................................64
Creating the Resources Directory of Illinois Anne Craig and John Finn................................................66
Beyond Point and Click: Information literacy for the Web Diane Dates Casey................................................88
Illinois Reading Enrichment And Development (IREAD) Task Force Report Rash of Marriages A. Denise Farrugia(Chair), Faith Brautigam, Barbara Lintner, Lois Schultz, and Denise Zielinski ................................................92
Legal Sources at Popular Creek Library Kathy Hathaway ................................................95
Guidelines for Illinois Libraries Manuscripts ................................................102
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Illinois State Library Advisory Committee 1997 |
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 |
Robert Plotzke
Director, Rolling Prairie Library System |
Library Systems |
1999 |
Jan Ison
Director, Lincoln Trail Libraries System |
Library Systems |
1999 |
Pam Feather
Director, DuPage Library System |
Library Systems |
1998 |
Faye Tharp
East St. Louis School District 189 |
School Libraries |
1999 |
Marti Guarin
Illinois Mathematics & Science Academy |
School Libraries |
1997 |
Robert Wedgeworth
University of Illinois |
Academic Libraries |
1999 |
Doris Brown
DePaul University |
Academic Libraries |
1999 |
Trudy Landwirth
U of I Medical School, Peoria |
Institutional Libraries |
1997 |
Kay Cloyes
Caterpillar, Inc. |
Special Libraries |
1997 |
Ann P. Bishop
Graduate Library School, University of Illinois |
Library Education |
1999 |
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 |
1999 |
Catherine M. Adduci
Chicago, Illinois |
Citizen Representative |
1999 |
Michael McKnight
Peoria, Illinois |
Citizen Representative |
1997 |
David Dyer
Elmhurst, Illinois |
Citizen Representative |
1999 |
Mary Kay Kickels
Palos Hills, Illinois |
Citizen Representative |
1997 |
Ex Officio Members
Mary Dempsey, Commissioner, Chicago Public Library Ruth Faklis, President, Illinois Library Association
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George H. Ryan
Secretary of State
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OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE
Dear Friends,
This is an exhilarating time for libraries. At press time, we received word about the Federal Communications Commission's announcement about discounted telecommunications rates for libraries and schools. The federal government's action is an important step in helping Illinois residents access the information they need through libraries.
This issue of Illinois Libraries includes a timely perspective of Commissioner Susan Ness of the Federal Communications Commission. Her remarks, given at the American Library Association midwinter conference in February, address the importance of libraries and schools in helping future leaders gain the information and technology skills they need.
Access to the Information Superhighway will continue to absorb our time and energy. It is reassuring that the general public policy objectives for discounted rates for libraries and schools have been followed up convincingly at the federal level through F.C.C. action. Our efforts must now focus at the state level.
Sincerely,
GEORGE H. RYAN Secretary of State and State Librarian
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Preface
Kathleen L. Bloomberg
Articles in this issue of Illinois Libraries range from technology to long-range strategies for the Illinois Library Association's (ILA) statewide summer reading program. It is a pleasure, also, to include the thoughtful observations of Jack Hicks in his article, "Post-modern Libraries: Librarians at the Bend in the Learning Curve." Previous issues of Illinois Libraries included his reflections about super bookstores and puppetry in the public library.
A report from the task force that examined the ILA summer reading program is cogent and reminds us about the importance of reading and books in libraries. We spend so much time with technology, as the "Post-modern Libraries" article points out, but we cannot lose sight of other objectives.
Recently, the Illinois State Library Advisory Committee reviewed and updated the statement, "Guiding Principles for Illinois Libraries." The statement, which addresses the future directions for libraries, also is included in this issue.
In each issue, an effort is made to include articles ranging from practical advice for librarians to the latest electronic topics to the more sublime.
Your input is welcomed for future issues. Please contact me if you would like to write an article for Illinois Libraries.
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