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 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.

Summer 1997    Springfield, Illinois    Vol. 79 No. 3 Table of Contents Programs for Babies in Public Libraries ..............................................107 Investigating Sexual Harassment Complaints, Part I: General Considerations Scott F. Uhler and Rinda Y. Allison..........................110 Investigating Sexual Harassment Complaints, Part II. A Sample Procedure Scott F. Uhler and Rinda Y. Allison ..............................................................................113 Security and the New ILLINET Online System Frank Cervone .....................................117 Discounted Telecommunications Rates for Libraries and Schools, Excerpts from FCC 97-157: Universal Service Report and Order ................................................123 Guidelines for Illinois Libraries Manuscripts ................................................143

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

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,

In the Spring issue of Illinois Libraries, I wrote about the important action taken by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) in early May on discounted telecommunications rates for libraries and schools. Discounted telecommunications will involve considerable time during the upcoming months by the State Library, library systems and public and school libraries. My office is working with the Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) on what we can do at the state level to make discounted rates a reality. Progress has been encouraging, including a recommendation at an ICC workshop on June 11 that the commissioners adopt the FCC discounts.

This issue of Illinois Libraries includes key components of the FCC decision on discounted rates for schools and libraries. The information is helpful to libraries and schools in gearing up to apply for the discounts. Reduced telecommunications rates will enable libraries and schools to better afford electronic access to information, including the costs associated with Internet access for library patrons and inside wiring. The cost of telecommunications was one of the first key concerns expressed by Illinois librarians and trustees at the outset of my term as Secretary of State and State Librarian. We have taken a series of initiatives to address this issue while at the same time have assured that Illinois libraries have the hardware and software, through grants administered by my office, to connect people who use libraries with worldwide access to information.

Sincerely,

GEORGE H. RYAN
Secretary of State
and State Librarian

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Preface

Kathleen L. Bloomberg

Telecommunications issues will occupy significant time at the State Library, library systems and local libraries during the next six months. The May decision by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) providing for discounted telecommunications rates for public libraries and schools is a wonderful achievement. Excerpts from the FCC decision are included in this issue for reference purposes. The Office of the Secretary of State/Illinois State Library will continue to keep the library community updated on the implementation of discounted rates through our Web site: http://www.library.sos.state.il.us.

Two more articles in the continuing contributions from the law firm of Klein, Thorpe and Jenkins, LTD. also are included in this issue. The articles follow up on the article in the spring issue of Illinois Libraries, "A Ten-Step Program: Reducing the Likelihood of Sexual Harassment and the Possibility of Successful Sexual Harassment Lawsuits." Kathleen Flatow's article, "Programs for Babies in Public Libraries" is an excellent overview of many exciting library programs for our youngest patrons. Security in the new networked environment for ILLINET Online is addressed in a timely article by Frank Cervone.

I encourage you to submit articles to Illinois Libraries for future issues. The manuscript guidelines are included in this issue.

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