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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

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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