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UPCOMING PROGRAMS --
January 22 - Teleconference - NSLS Basic Library Series: School Library Issues with Diane Stine. - 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m., LCLS Headquarters, registration fees: free for members/associates, $25 for Information Access
February 6 - College of DuPage Satellite Conference - Dancing with Change for Library Administrators. Developing Leadership for Change. - 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m., LCLS Headquarters, no registration fee

SATELLITE TOWN MEETING - Tuesday, January 20, 1998 from 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. at LCLS Headquarters. "Serving Students with Disabilities: What Families, Schools & Communities Need to Know." Students with disabilities have the right to sit in the same classrooms as their peers, to learn the same skills, to dream the same dreams. The January Town Meeting will explore how schools, families, and communities are working together to assure that students with disabilities can succeed in the classroom. Secretary Riley and his guests will discuss the recently passed Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and its challenges to raise expectations for children with disabilities; increase parental involvement in the education of their children; ensure that regular education teachers are involved in planning and assessing children's progress; include children with disabilities in assessments; and support quality professional development for all who are involved in educating children with disabilities. To register for this free program, send an e-mail message to Susan Lucco at LUCCO (GateNet) or lucco@lcls.lib.il.us or call
(618) 656-3216x120.

ISL VIDEOCONFERENCE -- WHAT REFERENCE PRACTITIONERS SHOULD KNOW ABOUT COPYRIGHT AND THE WEB will be held on Wednesday, February 4 from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon at the usual downlink sites including LCLS Headquarters. Featuring Laura Gasaway, Director of the Law Library and Professor of Law at the University of North Carolina, discussion will include: When does infringement occur? Is oral permission sufficient for hyperlink or inclusion? How can copying be prevented and should it be? What responsiblity does the library have for misuse of Web resources by library users? Does the individual library staff member have any responsibility or liability for misuse or use of the Web resources by library users? If you have questions that you would like Laura Gasaway to address, please submit them NOW to: islinfo@library.sos.state.il.us (deadline for questions, January 28) and, time permitting, Laura will answer your questions during the videoconference. In addition, librarians and attorneys will participate in a LIVE panel discussion which will cover: Developing your library's Web page without fear of infringement. Protecting the information you post. Is the library responsible for the use of information linked to independent sources (for copyright purposes)? Responding to patrons' questions about copyright from Web sources--a common rhetoric for reference practitioners. During the LIVE question call-in, our panelists will offer you valuable guidance and practical solutions to your questions about copyright issues. The deadline to register for this free videoconference is January 26. If you need a registration form, send BONNIE an e-mail message.

ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS SATELLITE WORKSHOP SERIES
-- COMMUNITY ISSUES -- This is a series of satellite based workshops on community issues of particular interest to community leaders. The series will be hosted by the Illinois Department of Commerce and Community Affairs, the University of Illinois, and the Illinois Municipal League. All workshops will be held at LCLS Headquarters.
* Mining for Grants/Loans: Where to Find the Gold - February 19, 1998, 3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
The fee for each program is $10. Flyers were sent out via courier but if you did not receive one send BONNIE an e-mail message for a copy.

LEWIS & CLARK COMMUNITY COLLEGE LIBRARY & INFORMATION SCIENCE ASSOCIATE DEGREE AND CERTIFICATE PROGRAM SPRING 1998 CLASSES --
        Introduction to Library Service (Carol Brown, Instructor), Mondays January 26-May 11, 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Meets at Freeburg High School, Kaskaskia Community College-Vandalia Campus, Lewis & Clark Community College
        Acquisitions and Processing (Laurel Galeener, Instructor), Tuesdays January 20 - May 12, 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Meets at LCLS, Freeburg High School, Lewis & Clark Community College
        Library Management (Charm Ruhnke, Instructor), Wednesdays January 21 - May 13, 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Meets at LCLS, BAC-Red Bud, Kaskaskia Community College-Vandalia Campus, Lewis & Clark Community College
        Contact your LCCC advisor for additional information and fees.

NEW ALCTS/PLA INSTITUTE -- MEETING THE CHALLENGE OF CHILDREN'S MATERIALS: ACQUIRING, CATALOGING, AND PRESERVING TO TODAY'S YOUTH will be held on March 11, 1998 at Westin Crown Plaza in Kansas City, Missouri. Held in conjunction with the Public Library Association's National Conference. The goals and objectives: Technology is changing the nature of publishing for children. This one-day, highly practical symposium will give you the knowledge and skills you need to acquire, catalog, and care for both print and non-print media in the children's room in your library. The program schedule permits participants to choose one of two subject or format tracks. The cataloging track provides an opportunity for actual practice cataloging in print and non-print formats, and the acquisitions track involves partipants in group discussion about specific acquisitions issues. The preservation session for all registrants includes guidelines for setting up a maintenance and repair program for print and non-print media. Audience: This is a basic, practical institute for library staff in public, school, and special libraries or collections who need to identify and resolve issues related to the acquisitions, cataloging, or preservation of children's materials. Faculty: Virginia Berringer, Non-print Cataloger, University of Akron Libraries, Ohio; Doug Duchin, Head of Technical Services, Baruch College Library, New York; Lynne Jacobsen, Head of Technical Services, Warren-Newport Public Library, Gurnee, Illinois; Stephanie Owens Lurie, Vice President, Associate Publisher, and Editorial Director, Simon and Schuster Books for Young Readers, New York; Debbie McLeod, Johnson County Library, Shawnee Mission, Kansas; Nancy Schrock, Chief Collections Conservator, Harvard College Library, Massachusetts. Program highlights: Children's Publishing (What's hot, what fizzled, and where it's going next. What are publishers buying and where do they see the market going? A view from the top of the subject, formats, and trends in children's book publishing.), Acquisition of Print Materials: The Acquiring Mind (How to get it and get it good. How to stretch your dollar and how to find a source for Vietnamese or Spanish books. Evaluating vendor service and when to trade discounts for dependable service.), Cataloging of Non-print Materials: What are the Rules and How Can They Work For You? (CDs, tapes, and videos were hard enough, but now that we're getting them in their place, how about the Internet and e-journals? Access points, media subject headings, and a non-print cataloger's bookshelf.), Acquisition of Non-print Materials: Where Did You Get That, Anyhow? (An overview of how the major players play. Buying sources, tips, and how-to suggestions from the larger libraries and systems, and a few very savvy small ones as well. Videos, multi-media, tapes and CDs, and access points to the Web.), Cataloging of Print Materials (The subtleties and the ongoing basic questions. Defining the materials and reading levels, dealing with non-standard formats, the problems with fairy and folk tales, and providing access points to link the patron with the publication.), Making It All Last Longer: Preservation of Children's Print and Non-print Materials (No materials in the library take harder use - and abuse - than those in the children's room. Practical tips on the care and repair of these increasingly expensive books and media. How children's materials are made and why they fall apart. Detailed handouts with procedures and sources of supplies.). To register, e-mail the electronic form which is on the ALCTS web page (www.ala.org/alcts/events). For more information on the Public Library Association's national conference, consult the PLA homepage at www.pla.org. Registration fees are $135 for ALCTS/PLA personal members, $185 for ALA personal members, and $235 for non-ALA members. Registrations will be accepted in order of receipt for up to the maximum of 100 people, and must be received by February 25, 1998.

1998 ILLINOIS HIGHER EDUCATION DISTANCE LEARNING CONFERENCE "FOCUS ON FACULTY: SUCCESS STORIES II" will be held on Friday, February 13, 1998 at Illinois State University, Bone Student Center, Normal, Illinois. Based on the overwhelming popularity of last year's conference, faculty success stories are being expanded this year. Ten outstanding faculty from across Illinois will share their stories of teaching with interactive video, CD-ROM, Internet, and other technology-based instructional delivery systems. You will learn from their experiences how to develop courses using these new delivery models, how to integrate presentation graphics, and surfing the 'Net into classroom instruction, and how to engage students in active learning in a distance learning environment. There will also be ample time for informal Round Table discussions by all participants during the luncheon. Also learn the latest scoop on this year's project to connect all 374 interactive video classrooms for videoconferencing and instruction. For those folks who make the technology work for the rest of us, there will be an informal question-and-answer session with time to share secrets and tricks of the trade. The fee for the conference is $35 and includes all materials, welcoming reception, continental breakfast, lunch, and break. If you are interested in attending, send BONNIE an e-mail message for a copy of the registration brochure.

18TH ANNUAL CHILDREN'S LITERATURE CONFERENCE - "F to the nth" will be held March 13-14, 1998 at Holmes Student Center, Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, Illinois. The featured speakers will be: Marion Dane Bauer, Mary Downing Hahn, Esther Hershenhorn, Gloria Houston, Brian Jacques, Kathryn Kasky, Walter Dean Myers, Peter Sis, and Patricia Rae Wolff. The conference fee of
$140 per person includes materials, refreshments, and three meals: lunch and dinner Friday, and breakfast Saturday. You may have two books personally autographed by at least one author or illustrator. Single admission tickets for the Friday evening presentation and reception are available for $15 each
(autograph not included). The Saturday-only fee of $85 per person includes breakfast. If you have questions about the conference, contact the Office of External Programs, College of Education, Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, IL 60115; (815) 753-6954. If you are interested in attending send BONNIE an e-mail message for a copy of the registration form.

EIGHT ALA SCHOLARSHIPS OFFERED -- The 1998 ALA Scholarship application forms are available from the Office for Library Personnel Resources (OLPR). Eight scholarships are being offered: three general scholarships, one minority scholarship, one scholarship for a person specializing in youth services, and three support staff scholarships. Applicants must be U.S. or Canadian citizens or permanent residents. Applicants cannot have completed more than twelve semester hours (or the equivalent) toward a master's degree in library and information studies prior to June 1, 1998. The deadline is April 1, 1998. The cutoff date for sending out scholarship application forms is March 25, 1998. If you know anyone who is interested in these scholarships, please tell them to contact OLPR. They can request the single scholarship application form by writing to OLPR/Staff Liaison, 50 E. Huron Street, Chicago, IL 60611; e-mail: pjackson@ala.org; fax: (312) 280-3256. You can also request the 1998 ALA Scholarship flyer, which lists other scholarships offered by divisions and round tables within ALA. Use the same mailing address listed above to request the scholarship flyer.

1998 SMALL PUBLIC LIBRARY MANAGEMENT INSTITUTE -- (Memo from Bridget Lamont, dated October 27, 1997) "We are pleased to announce the dates of the 1998 Small Public Library Management Institute to be held on the campus of Western Illinois University on June 7-12, 1998. This Institute affords the opportunity for Illinois librarians to gain in-depth knowledge of topics designed for their needs and many opportunities for networking with their peers. Directors of public libraries from smaller sized communities and public library branch managers are the target audience for the week long Institute. The Institute is specifically intended for directors with little professional library training and/or experience and many sessions will focus on rural issues. Participants can expect to enhance their administrative skills and further develop their leadership techniques as the week's agenda concentrates on the overall operation and management of a public library.
        The Small Public Library Management Institute is sponsored by and funded through a grant from the Illinois State Library. This grant covers participants' food and lodging for the week, speakers, all materials for sessions, and special Institute handouts. The only cost incurred by a participant is a $50 registration fee and travel to and from the Institute in Macomb.
        I hope that public library directors will consider attending..."
        Attendance is limited. Registration deadline is February 1, 1998. If you are interested in attending, send BONNIE an e-mail message for a copy of the registration packet.

THE ILA FORUM OF LIBRARY DISTRICT PRESENTS "Laying Out the Plan: District Library Issues in Public Policy, Legislation & Finances." Presented by Attorney Phil Lenzini, who will help navigate the miasma of district finances and the impending and ongoing challenges of district legislation; and Karen Danczak Lyons, ILA Public Policy Chair, who will give suggestions and directions for proactive steps in defining and delineating ILA public policy to boards, staffs, and elected officials. The program will be held on April 14, 1998 at Fountaindale Public Library, 300 W. Briarcliff Road, Bolingbrook. Registration and coffee will be at 9:00 a.m. with the program from 9:30 a.m. - 12:00 noon. The fee is $20 for ILA members and $30 for non-members. If you are interested in attending and need a copy of the registration form, send BONNIE an e-mail message.
NOTE: Contact Charm if you would like to carpool.

ILLINOIS STATE LIBRARY TRAINING GRANTS FOR THE MASTER OF LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SCIENCE DEGREE is to encourage college graduates with demonstrated scholarship, talent, and potential to enter the library profession; to encourage these new librarians to work in Illinois libraries; and to improve and stimulate development of public library service in Illinois. The Illinois State Library will award up to 15 training grants per academic year. The amount of the grant is $7,500 each. The eligibility requirements are:
* Resident of Illinois and a citizen of the United States or one of its territories.
* Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university with transcripts of all academic work submitted to the Illinois State Library.
* Acceptance in the master's degree program of an American Library Association accredited graduate library school in Illinois, and not previously enrolled in a library science master's degree program.
* Compliance with the entrance requirements of the selected Illinois graduate library school.
* Contract signed with the state of Illinois, Illinois State Library, consenting to spend the equivalent of two full-time years in Illinois library service within the first three years following graduation from graduate library school. Service must be in an Illinois public library or at the Illinois State Library.
If you are interested in applying for this grant, send CHARM an e-mail message for a complete package of information.

PLA CONFERENCE -- Public Library Association's Seventh National Conference will be held March 10-14 at the Kansas City Convention Center in Kansas City, Missouri. Acquire VITAL skills and information that will strengthen your library and your career. Access VALUABLE ideas, answers, solutions, and information about new trends and hot topics in public libraries. Explore the VIRTUAL future of public libraries. You can count of PLA's National Conference for all of this and more -- plan now to attend and you can build a schedule suited to your needs from over 100 information-packed programs including: Ignorance was Bliss: How We Learned to Love the Internet and Use it to Political Advantage; "It's O.K., I'm Just Washing My Hair": Library Security in Small and Medium-Sized Libraries; Living in the Future: An Urban Library's Response to Community Changes and Needs; Access and Applications: Innovative Technology Projects for Families and Children in Public Libraries; Librarians on the Rack: Stretching Staff to Meet New Demands; Reader's Choice: A Voice for Everyone in Your Community; Speaking Up and Out: Combining Legislative Strategies to Benefit Libraries; The Seven Deadly Sins of Public Library Architecture; and Beyond Web 101: Content that Counts. For more conference information check out the PLA Web Page at http://www.pla.org

CLASSROOM CONNECT'S INTERNET ACADEMY -- The premier regional Internet training conference for K-12 educators will be held March 25-28, 1998 at the Arlington Park Hilton in Arlington Heights, Illinois. Increase your technology skills in 24 hands-on labs. Meet new professional standards with in-depth pre-conference training. Gain practical ideas and insights in over 35 concurrent sessions. The one-day pass is $129, two-day pass is $199, hands-on labs are $40 each. For complete information go to Classroom Connect's web site at http://www.classroom.net/academy

SPECIAL INITIATIVE FOR PUBLIC LIBRARIES -- Create endowments to support humanities programming. Awards of up to $150,000. Federal funds must be matched by two times their amount in nonfederal donations. Open to public libraries that have not held National Endowment for the Humanities Challenge Grants. The deadline is May 1, 1998. For more information, contact the Office of Challenge Grants: phone (202) 606-8309, e-mail: challenge@neh.fed.us

BRINGING TECHNOLOGY DOWN TO EARTH is the theme of this year's 15th Annual Midwest Education and Technology Conference sponsored by The Cooperating School Districts, March 9-11, 1998, America's Center, St. Louis, MO. The conference will feature nationally known speakers, state-of-the-art technology exhibitions, preconference workshops, and a Show-Me CyberCafe. For information call (800) 835-8292 (Christine) or e-mail: christin@info.csd.org

LITA REGIONAL INSTITUTES IN CHICAGO -- (all workshops will be held at the Chicago Illini Union, University of Illinois at Chicago from 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. The registration fee is $195 for non-ALA members, $160 for ALA members, and $125 for LITA members (discounts available for attending more than one workshop)
        NUTS AND BOLTS OF Z39.50--Presenter Mark Hinnebusch, Monday, March 16-- Need to evaluate, manage, and support Z39.50 products? Seamless integration of many different data sources with a uniform user interface is a goal in many libraries. The Z39.50 standard offers a solution that many are choosing. This program will give you a basic understanding of the Z39.50 protocol and the capabilities that it provides. You will gain familiarity with the terminology used in the standard, which will allow you to better evaluate Z39.50 products and to better understand configuration choices. Topics will include: a brief historical overview; the Z39.50 model; understanding attribute sets; retrieval record syntaxes; generic record syntax and full document retrieval; application profiles; Z39.50 and the Web; the future of Z39.50.
        BECOMING A WORLD WIDE WEB SERVER EXPERT--WHY JUST SURF THE NET WHEN YOU CAN MAKE WAVES? -- Presenter Eric Lease Morgan, Tuesday, March 17 -- Considering or beginning to implement a WWW server? Through a series of presentations, demonstrations, group exercises, and handouts, this full day workshop will address the issues surrounding the initial development and ongoing maintenance of useful World Wide Web (WWW) servers. Topics will include hardware and software; qualities of useful servers; website content; server maintenance; and staffing.
        CROOKS, CRACKERS, AND COOKIES: INTERNET SECURITY AND PRIVACY ISSUES -- Presenters Nancy John and Ed Valauskas, Wednesday March 18 -- Concerned about Internet security? This workshop will address basic problems that have occurred with a number of recently compromised Internet servers. Topics will include the principles and issues surrounding the security of transactions, including encryption and remailers. Digital evidence will be discussed through the use of Internet logs, and other Internet activities. Participants will gain a better understanding of the risks of providing information through the Internet and how to minimize them.
        If you are interested in attending any or all of these workshops, send BONNIE an e-mail message for a copy of the registration form.

ILLINOIS READING COUNCIL ANNOUNCES 30th ANNUAL CONFERENCE -- The Illinois Reading Council's 1998 conference, "Integration Across the Curriculum: Expanding the Horizon" will be held March 19-21, 1998, in Springfield. Two well-known authors, Tomie dePaola and Gary Paulsen, will be featured. Tomie dePaola has published over 200 children's books including the Straga Nona series and the autobiography, The Art Lesson. Paulsen is known for his teenage adventure stories of survival such as Hatcher and The River and the autobiography Woodsong. Paulsen will speak at the Saturday Authors' Luncheon and dePaolo will keynote on Friday. Other conference events include pre-conference workshops, book exhibits, speeakers, poster sessions, reception, and over 200 sessions. The conference is open to all educators and interested individuals. For more information, call the Illinois Reading Council at (888) 454-1341.

ILA TRUSTEE SPRING RETREAT/WORKSHOP -- Dateline Plano, Illinois, George Wertke, Liaison, ILA Membership Committee, Trustee Forum -- Last year I wrote that the Trustee Forum's workshop was the best one ever. Well, I must not have been able to imagine what Fabian would put together for this year's programs, but they are even better. This year the Forum has come up with programs about the 21st Century: Buildings and Technology. Think about that -- taking your 20th Century buildings into the new Century, the 21st and then "lobbying," tell the people who listen what we want them to know = How to do it so that it really works: the continuing fight to keep our trustee voices heard on the state and federal legislative level. Add to this the children, the basics of the library's future, and services for them, and the library's public image and how to improve it, and you have a conference to "write home about." Then -- to top things off -- as a prelude, a Friday evening of storytelling from some surprising performers, a diversity of cultures shown at their best, and you have a trustee conference that will surpass last year. Boy, am I looking forward to this one! See you at the Hickory Ridge Conference Center, for dinner: 5:30, Friday evening March 27.
The retreat/workshop will be held on March 27-28 at the Hickory Ridge Conference Center in Lisle, Illinois. The cost for all meals and workshops for ILA members is $90, non members $100. The cost for hotel room, all meals and workshops is $165 for ILA members and $175 for non-members. If you think your trustees would like to attend send BONNIE an e-mail message for a copy of the registration form.

PUBLIC LIBRARY PER CAPITA/EQUALIZATION MONIES -- If your public library has not yet received its two per capita grant checks or its equalization check (if applicable), please contact Charm at LCLS Headquarters. Don't forget the deadline for encumbering/obligating the per capita monies is June 30, 1998.

AMERICAN LIBRARY ASSOCIATION ANNOUNCES NEWBERY, CALDECOTT MEDALS -- Karen Hesse, author of "Out of the Dust," and Paul O. Zelinsky, illustrator of
"Rapunzel" are the 1998 winners of the John Newbery and Randolph Caldecott Medals, the most prestigious awards in children's literature. They were among the award winners announced today by the American Library Association (ALA) during its 1998 Midwinter Meeting in New Orleans. For a complete listing of other awards and honors titles check the ALA homepage at: http://www.ala.org/news/majorawards.html

JOB OPENING -- RARE BOOK CATALOGER. The Eden-Webster Library is seeking a cataloger for a two-year grant-funded project ending December 31, 1999. The goal is to catalog a rare theology collection of approximately 4,000 volumes. Duties include copy cataloging as well as the preparation of original-input records for both English and foreign language books and serials. Qualifica- tions: Master's degree in Library Science; cataloging experience (preferably using OCLC); familiarity with AACR2, LCSH, LC classification and MARC coding; reading knowledge of one foreign language (preferably German); ability to work effectively with colleagues and diverse clientele; and ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Supervisory experience and familiarity with NACO principles and rare book cataloging standards preferred. Salary:
$26,000. Benefits: The Library offers an excellent benefits package: 8% of salary in addition to salary is contributed to the retirement fund; medical, dental, and vision insurance packages are available; tuition remission at Webster University; and half-price theater tickets for the St. Louis Rep. For the past 27 years, the Eden-Webster Library has been the joint library for Eden Theological Seminary and Webster University. The Library is an affirmative action, equal-opportunity employer. To apply: Send letter of application, resume, and names of three professional references to: Sue Wartzok, Head of Cataloging and Technical Services, Eden-Webster Library, 475 East Lockwood Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63119. Phone: 314-968-7151, Email: swartzok@library2.websteruniv.edu, URL: http://library.websteruniv.edu

AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY MONTH -- George Ryan, Secretary of State and State Librarian announced on January 6, 1998, that in recognition of African American History Month the State Library will honor an outstanding African American Librarian. This award is a manifestation of the high regard in which librarians are held in the performance of their unique service to the African American community. Everyone is encouraged to nominate an individual who has displayed a high degree of professionalism, leadership, performance, and most importantly, selfless service to the community. If you would like to nominate someone, send BONNIE an e-mail message for a copy of the nomination form.

AMERICAN YOUTH HOSTELS -- American Youth Hostels is a membership organization offering opportunities for travel and outdoor recreation for all, but especially for young people, by providing hostels in scenic, cultural, and historic areas. The Hostelling International American Youth Hostels (HI-AYH) organization is offering a copy of their 1998 handbook "Hostelling North America" to community and college/academic libraries FREE ($5 value). Deanna from Belleville PL has offered to be the liaison for this project in this area. If you would like a copy of their handbook send an e-mail message to BAA_ILL, subject line: Attention Deanna. Include in your message your name, library name and address, and the library phone number.

SOUTH SUBURBAN LIBRARY ASSOCIATION AUTHORS DAY -- The South Suburban Library Association (SSLA) will host the 1998 SSLA Authors Day at the Homewood Public Library, 17917 Dixie Highway, Homewood, Illinois, on Sunday, March 1, 1998. Registration will be from 1:30 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. The program will begin at 2:00 p.m. Two Illinois area writers will take part in this popular annual event; this year's speakers are Eleanor Taylor Bland and Ralph McInerny. This program offers the public a rare opportunity to hear local writers discussing their craft and their books. The program includes a book display and book sale of the works of the participating authors and provides opportunities for autographs. Admission to the program is $6 for advance registration and $8 at the door. If you are interested in attending, send BONNIE an e-mail message for a copy of the registration form.

PLEASE NOTE NAME CHANGE -- The College of St. Francis is now the University of St. Francis. This change took effect January 1, 1998.

INTO THE FUTURE -- For those of you who were disappointed that our local PBS station did not carry INTO THE FUTURE at the time given on the nation-wide announcement, I hope the following information from the KETC Guide program listing will prove accurate: Our local PBS station, Channel 9, will air
"Into the Future" on Sunday, February 1, at 3:00 p.m. "Into the Future" takes a "look at how our knowledge and history are threatened by a hidden danger of the digital information age, where the records of humanity are stored in increasingly fragile and complex forms." (Thanks, Connie Wolf, Librarian, Missouri Botanical Garden)

LOST OR STOLEN LIBRARY CARDS --
Belleville PL patron Amy Henson, lost #1000700569071

FREEBIES:
LCLS has the following to first e-mailer to BONNIE: Illinois Department of Public Health Vital Statistics Illinois 1994 I am your child: The first years last forever (video and cd-rom)

QUOTABLE FACTS ABOUT ILLINOIS LIBRARIES -- PUBLIC LIBRARIES --
* More than 54 million patron visits are made to Illinois public libraries annually.
* In 1996, per capita funding for Illinois public libraries was $41. Local funding accounted for 83% of the total.
* Every Illinois county has at least one public library. Rural area residents check out almost twice as many books per person as those living in urban areas.
* 85% of Illinois residnets strongly support public library activities, but only 30% favor increasing taxes to support library costs.
* Leisure, hobbies, and self-improvement are the main topics of interest of 2/3 of library visitors.

LCLS VOICE MAIL EXTENSIONS (please print out and post if you don't already have it posted):
        Bruce Gates 201 Bill Rodgers 119
        Sarah Heuertz 209 Charm Ruhnke 121
        Sherry Highley 200 Rich Soehnlin 202
        Jan Jones 118 Margaret Stefanak 115
        Bonnie Klaus 100 Bill Stevens 106
        Fred Lawson 108 Mary Stevens 101
        Mike Long 109 Donna Vesper 110
        Susan Lucco 120 Stephanie Xander 107
        Kelly Meier 140 Del Monken 203

***DON'T FORGET TO READ, DELETE, AND COMPRESS YOUR E-MAIL MESSAGES REGULARLY!**
**************(PLEASE REMEMBER ALL ACCOUNTS, i.e., ILL, CAT, etc.)*************

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