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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 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.

Fall 1996    Springfield, Illinois    Vol. 78 No. 4 Table of Contents Preface Kathleen L. Bloomberg..............................................180 FY96 Accomplishments: Illinois State Library Annual Report, July 1995- June 1996 .........................181 Resource Sharing through Technology: Implementing a City-Wide Fiberoptic Cable Network Karen Maki ......................................................................193 "Project MILLIKInet" Becomes "DECATURNET": A Library-Iniatiated Community Information Network Dr. Cahrles Hale .....................................201 Liability Issues and the Internet- Part III: Defamation, Invasion of Privacy, and Copyright Scott F. Uhler and Philippe R. Weiss................................................207 Networking Consumer Health Information: Bringing the Patient into the Medical Information Loop Elaine Russo Martin and Don Lanier................................................210 Our N.E.A.R. Future (Networking Electronic Access Resources): Today's Shared Technology Builds Tomorrow's Community Access Maryjeanne Crowe Crawford and Pam Bartusiewicz ................................................217 Current Relevance of Zetetics to Library Research and Library Instruction Marta A. Davis and Harry O. Davis................................................230 Leveling the Information Playing Field: Illinois Public Libraries Margaret Collins................................................234 Apples and Apples: A Comparison of Bibliographic Instruction Programs in Illinois Shellie Jeffries................................................242 Guidelines for Illinois Libraries Manuscripts ................................................247 Statement of Ownership, Mangement, and Circulation ................................................249

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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
Robert Plotzke Director, Rolling Prairie Library System	Library Systems	1999
Jan Ison Director, DuPage Library System	Library Systems	1999
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
Robert Wedgeworth University of Illinois	Academic Libraries	1999
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
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	1996
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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OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE

SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS 62756

GEORGE H. RYAN

SECRETARY OF STATE

Dear Friends,

As this issue of Illinois Libraries goes to press, we have received the encouraging news that federal funding for libraries will continue. I am extremely gratified that we will be able to use federal dollars as seed money in initiating more library services in the future. Library Services & Construction Act (LSCA) funding has been very important in enabling libraries to try new ways of providing services. Once a project begins and there is a track record, it is easier to find local support for continuing the project.

Accomplishments from FY96 are highlighted in this issue of Illinois Libraries. Some of the articles resulted from LSCA projects funded by my office. These reports illustrate the very favorable impact of federal funding on library services through technology initiatives and collaborative efforts involving different types of libraries.

Additional accomplishments during the past fiscal year are highlighted in the Illinois State Library's annual report. The broad range of initiatives ranged from co-sponsorship of the inaugural Illinois authors literary weekend to the appointment of regional planning panels to address the library needs of people without tax-supported public library service. The accomplishments are many but could not have been achieved without the dedicated efforts of library staff and officials who participated on local, system and state-level committees, provided input on various statewide services and continued their cooperative efforts in sharing library materials.

Through these efforts, information access for Illinois residents was expanded. I thank you for your tireless, successful efforts.

Sincerely,

GEORGE H. RYAN
Secretary of State
and State Librarian

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