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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 Elizabeth Warren Editorial Assistant Editorial Policy ILLINOIS LIBRARIES is the official journal of the Illinois State Library. The purpose of ILLINOIS LIBRARIES is to disseminate articles of general interest to library staff and library governing officials in Illinois who represent all types of libraries and library consortia. Every effort is made to provide a balanced treatment of library-related issues. Articles are solicited that will address the interests of the publication's audience. Individuals are also encouraged to submit unsolicited articles for consideration. Articles are not limited to Illinois contributors, and guidelines for manuscript submission are available upon request. ILLINOIS LIBRARIES will not compensate authors for submitted or requested articles. The editor and/or the director of the Illinois State Library has the right to reject and/or edit articles before printing. Edited manuscripts and/or galley-proofs cannot be sent to individuals for approval. Published articles do not necessarily repreent the views of the Illinois State Libraryandthe Office of the Secretary of State. Articles from ILLINOIS LIBRARIES may not be reprinted without prior written permission of the Illinois State Library. Reprint of an article should include a credit to ILLINOIS LIBRARIES. For permission, contact Editor, ILLINOIS LIBRARIES, Illinois State Library, 300 South Second Street, Room 502, Springfield, IL 62701-1796. Telephone: (217) 785-0052. Internet; kbloomb@library.sos.state.il.us No advertisements are allowed in ILLINOIS LIBRARIES. Forms and other tear out sheets cannot be placed in ILLINOIS LIBRARIES due to postal regulations. ILLINOIS LIBRARIES is free of charge. Back issues, if available, are also free of charge. ILLINOIS LIBRARIES (ISSN 0019-2104; OCLC 1752654); publishes four issues yearly. (Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall) Published by the Illinois State Library, Room 502, Springfield, IL 62701-1796, Periodical postage paid at Springfield, IL. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to ILLINOIS LIBRARIES, Illinois State Library, 300 S. Second Street, Springfield, IL 62701 1746.

Fall 1995     Springfield, Illinois    Vol. 77 No. 4 Table of Contents Preface Kathleen L. Bloomberg..............................................152 Partners in Learning: Using 21st Century Technology to Share 19th Century Materials Barbara Doyle-Wilch and John H. Pollitz..........................153 The Teen Health Information Network (THINK) Judith Kuzel and Su Erickson......................................................................157 Electronic Newspaper Archiving Karl Bridges.....................................183 Behave Yourself: This is a Library! Scott Uhler and Philippe Weiss............................189 Collaborative Efforts Toward a "Library of the Future" at Southern Illinois University at Carbondale Thyra K. Russell and Barbara G. Preece ................................................192 The Public Library on the Electronic Frontier: Starting a Community Online Information System Carol J. Fox................................................195 The Illinois FirstSearch Project Lynn Bierma................................................210 On Ramps: Options and Issues in Accessing the Internet Bob Bocher................................................218 Illinois Libraries Statement of Ownership, Management, and Circulation ...............................................227

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Illinois State Library Advisory Committee 1994
Name	Area Specialization	Term Expires
Carolyn Anthony Skokie Public Library	Public Libraries	1995
Jill Rodriguez Bensenville Community Public Library District	Public Libraries	1995
Brenda Foote Sparta Public Library	Public Libraries	1997
Alice Calaberese Director, Chciago Library System	Library Systems	1996
Travis Tyer Alliance Library System	Library Systems	1996
Pam Feather Director, DuPage Library System	Library Systems	1995
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
Bryce Allen Graduate Library School/University of Illinois	Library Education	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	1995
Mary Barb Johnson Lake Forest, Illinois	Citizen Representative	1996
Sandra Churchill Antioch, Illinois	Citizen Representative	1996
Michael McKnight Peoria, Illinois	Citizen Representative	1997
Christine Udsten Crystal Lake, Illinois	Citizen Representative	1996
Mary Kay Kickels Chicago, Illinois	Citizen Representative	1997

Ex Officio Members

Mary Dempsey, Commissioner, Chicago Public Library
Sue Stroyan, President, Illinois Library Association
J. Robert Sampson, Illinois State Board of Education
Richard Wagner,Illinois Board of Higher Education

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OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE

SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS 62756

GEORGE H. RYAN

SECRETARY OF STATE

Dear Friends,

Some of the outstanding projects funded with Library Services & Construction Act funds, administered by the Office of the Secretary of State/Illinois State Library, are highlighted in this issue of Illinois Libraries. The federal funding has been used for many years to initiate library projects on local and regional levels that are often replicated later in other parts of the state or country I am impressed by the quality of library service that has been implemented through the grant funding, ranging from technological innovations and the construction of new facilities to expanded library service to teenagers.

Federal support is a very important component of library funding, and all types of libraries have benefited either directly or indirectly from federal dollars. Several statewide library programs, including the Illinois library delivery service and ILLINET ONLINE, were funded through the Library Services & Construction Act for a number of years. We need to continue making a case for federal library support with our Congressional delegation. Library advocacy must persist in order to keep federal dollars available for statewide and local projects.

I am continuously impressed with the innovation and enthusiasm demonstrated by Illinois library staff members and governing officials in expanding library services. Using federal and state funding to implement some of these new services will remain a priority in my office.

Sincerely

GEORGE H. RYAN Secretary of State and State Librarian

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