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George H. Ryan Secretary of State and State Librarian Jean E. Wilkins Director, Illinois State Library Kathleen L. Bloomberg Editor Kristie Metrow Assistant Editor 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 represent the views of the Illinois State Library and the 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.

Winter 1996    Springfield, Illinois    Vol. 78 No. 1 Table of Contents Preface Kathleen Bloomberg..............................................4 LIBRARY CONSTRUCTION Library Building Alterations Under the Americans with disabilities Act Scott F. Uhler and Philippe R. Weiss.........................5 A Textbook Case: Evanston Builds a New Library Ted Peterson ......................................................................8 TECHNOLOGY Illinois Institute of Technology Trustee Lecture Secretary of State George H. Ryan .....................................11 Nothing But Net: A Selected Bibliography on Using the Internet for Reference Carolyn M. Mulac................................................15 Technology and Education: A Vision for Librarians Search Jessica George................................................17 FUNDING Imapact fees: Who Pays for Community Development? Dianee Lueder with Daryl O. Cooper and Michael Greeley................................................23 The Rock Island Public Library Foundation James F. Warwick................................................26 OTHER ARTICLES The Power to Enchant: Puppets in the Public Library Jack Alan Hicks................................................30 Post World War II African-American Literature in Illinois Maria K. Mootry................................................36 Forging a New Library Network in Indiana Barbara Topp................................................43 Model United Nations Projects: How High School Librarians Can Help Edward Grosek................................................47 The Role of Small Public Libraries in Community Economic Development Norman Walzer and John Gruidl................................................50

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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
Christine Udstuen Crystal Lake, Illinois	Citizen Representative	1996
Mary Kay Kickels Palos Hills, 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,

Funding for library services is probably the most predominant topic in all types of libraries today. There never seems to be enough money to provide all the services that libraries want to provide to meet the information needs of their patrons. A number of grant programs have been developed through my office to assist libraries with special projects, automation and collection development needs above and beyond what is provided for in the operating budget.

In addition, libraries also have looked at innovative ways to expand funding for library initiatives. Some public and academic libraries throughout the country have established foundations to meet special demands and provide special services. A detailed article in this issue of Illinois Libraries describes the experience of the Rock Island Public Library in establishing its foundation. This article will be very useful to other libraries that have considered this option for increased funding.

My staff has worked closely for a number of years with the Illinois Institute for Rural Affairs concerning the role of rural public libraries in economic development. The article by Norman Walzer and John Gruidl describes the strategic role that libraries play along with businesses and governmental agencies in expanding community development efforts. I encourage more rural public libraries to follow the examples set by libraries in Geneseo, Mt. Morris, Murphysboro and Olney as outlined in the article.

The Office of the Secretary of State/Illinois State Library is committed to enhancing library service throughout the state. Included in this commitment is an ongoing effort to examine new sources of funding and ways that libraries can expand their services.

Sincerely,

GEORGE H. RYAN Secretary of State and State Librarian

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