Illinois Libaries Spring 2007
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Spring 2007 — Springfield, Illinois — Vol. 86 No. 4 Table of Contents Guidelines for Illinois Libraries Manuscripts . 4 Differences between the DDC and the CLC in Classifying Works of Literature by Hu Yuefang and Chen Yintao. 5 A Library Disaster by Alison Holderfield . 11 How Public Librarians Can Provide Basic Genealogy Instruction by Paul Kaplan . 16 Illinois County Histories at the Illinois State Library by the Illinois State Library Reference Section . 21 The Busy Librarian: Prioritizing Tenure and Dealing with Stress for Academic Library Professionals by Todd Spires. 101 Illinois State Library Directory . 109 2007 Illinois State Library Advisory Committee . 110 For more information: Patrick McGuckin, Editor Illinois State Library • Gwendolyn Brooks Building 300 S. Second St. • Springfield, IL 62701-1796 217-558-4029 • 217-785-4326 (FAX) • [email protected] Jesse White Secretary of State & State Librarian Printed by authority of the State of Illinois. March 2007 — 950 — LDA 104.5 1 2 This year marks the 10th anniversary of the Library Services Jesse White and Technology Act (LSTA), Secretary of State & State Librarian administered by the federal Institute of Museum and Library Services Anne Craig (IMLS). The Illinois State Library Director, Illinois State Library receives LSTA funding each year Patrick McGuckin from IMLS and awards grants to Editor Illinois libraries as part of a competitive grant program. All types of libraries — academic, public, Illinois Libraries is the official journal of the Illinois State Library. The purpose of school and special, along with Illinois Libraries is to disseminate articles regional library systems and of general interest to library staff and museums with libraries, are eligible library governing officials in Illinois who for funding. represent all types of libraries and library consortia. Every effort is made to provide a balanced treatment of library-related IMLS has awarded more than $52 million in LSTA funds to the issues. State of Illinois since the program’s inception, and are some of the most popular grants the State Library awards. These funds Articles are solicited that will address the interests of the publication's audience. encourage libraries to be creative and innovative. Illinois librarians Individuals also are encouraged to work hard to identify specific local needs and use LSTA grants to submit unsolicited articles for address those needs. consideration. Articles are not limited to Illinois contributors, and guidelines for manuscript submission are available This year, a new grant offering is designed to encourage persons upon request. Illinois Libraries will not who have never written a successful LSTA grant to apply. The grant compensate authors for submitted or seeks to alleviate the first-time grant writer’s apprehension by requested articles. The Illinois State easing them into the grant-writing process. Another new grant Library has the right to reject and/or edit articles before printing. Edited offering allows libraries to provide training, educational programs or manuscripts and/or galley proofs cannot demonstrations on issues related to safety. be sent to individuals for approval. In addition to the new grant offerings, Digital Imaging grants are Published articles do not necessarily represent the views of the Illinois State back, allowing libraries to create Internet-ready electronic versions Library and the Office of the Secretary of of their materials and collections, specifically Illinois-related State. historical and cultural materials. Another grant offering provides the opportunity for libraries to create community partnerships that Articles from Illinois Libraries may not be reprinted without prior written will reflect a deep understanding of the community. The permission of the Illinois State Library. “Demonstration of Public Library Services” grant also returns, Reprint of an article should which is intended to show the value of public library services to include a credit to Illinois Libraries. For Illinois residents currently residing outside a taxed library service permission, contact: Editor, Illinois Libraries area. And the “Developing a Statewide Technology Toolkit” grant Illinois State Library again encourages regional library systems to collaborate and Gwendolyn Brooks Building cooperate on a statewide initiative to enhance library services using 300 S. Second St. new technologies such as blogs, RSS, Wikis and instant messaging. Springfield, IL 62701-1796 217-558-4029 [email protected] Illinois librarians are always looking to the future and for new ways to serve their patrons. LSTA grants help provide libraries with some No advertisements are allowed in Illinois of the financial resources needed to remain our state’s most reliable Libraries. Forms and other tear-out sheets cannot be placed in Illinois and innovative sources of information. Illinois Libraries encourages Libraries. Illinois Libraries is free of LSTA grant recipients to share their stories with readers. Your charge. Back issues, if available, also are initiatives may provide the spark for someone else in providing free. valuable library services to their patrons. ILLINOIS LIBRARIES (ISSN: 0019- 2104; OCLC 1752654); published by the Illinois State Library, Rm. 516, Springfield, IL 62701-1796. Jesse White Secretary of State and State Librarian 3 Preface Guidelines for Illinois Libraries manuscripts Illinois Libraries is just one of the many publications produced by the Illinois State Library and the Secretary of State’s office that may Articles for Illinois Libraries are solicited to address the interests of the audience. be of interest to you. Knowing that the primary audience for Illinois Individuals also are encouraged to Libraries is members of the library community, following are some of submit unsolicited articles for the office’s other offerings that you may find useful. consideration. Articles are not limited to Illinois contributors. The State Library provides informational brochures and fact sheets Length — Articles should be no less on many of its programs and services, including the Talking Book than five and no more than 20 double- and Braille Service, the Literacy Program, the Map Department and spaced, typewritten pages on white 8 the Patent and Trademark Library. The bi-monthly library 1/2” x 11” paper. newsletter, Insight, provides the library community with information Style — For uniformity purposes, all on upcoming events as well as new programs and grant manuscripts should follow the opportunities. Each year, school libraries, literacy programs and Associated Press Stylebook, if possible. others request free Family Reading Night posters and bookmarks to Graphics and Illustrations — All help promote reading events in their communities. graphs, illustrations and photos must be camera ready. Original copies, apart from In addition to library publications, the Secretary of State’s office the manuscript, should be included for publishes the biennial Illinois Blue Book and the Handbook of Illinois all graphs and illustrations. THIS DOES NOT INCLUDE TABLES. Government, which are valuable reference tools for state government information. The Illinois State Archives, a division of the Secretary Author Information — The article of State’s office, also offers a variety of publications on genealogy should include a title and information and historical research aids. For patrons with questions about organ about the author — name, position, where position is held. donation, Illinois driving laws, securities regulations and identity theft, the Secretary of State’s office produces publications that can be Footnotes — Footnotes should be listed of assistance. In addition, the State Library annually publishes a at the end of the article instead of at the listing of all publications of the State of Illinois that have been bottom of each page. deposited at the State Library as required by law. Editing — The editors reserve the right to make minor copy-editing changes. Many Secretary of State and State Library publications are available online at www.cyberdriveillinois.com (click Publications). We look Acceptance — The Illinois State Library reserves the right to accept or reject forward to serving your information needs at the Illinois State articles. Library. Copies — Submit one original and one Patrick McGuckin, Editor photocopy of the manuscript as well as one copy on a floppy disc or CD (Word Illinois Libraries or WordPerfect format). Submit manuscripts to: Patrick McGuckin, Editor Illinois Libraries Illinois State Library Gwendolyn Brooks Building 300 S. Second St. Springfield, IL 62701-1796 217-558-4029 217-785-4326 (FAX) [email protected] 4 Differences Between the DDC and the CLC in Classifying Works of Literature by Hu Yuefang and Chen Yintao (Hu Yuefang, Librarian, the Library of Fudan University, Shanghai, China; Chen Yintao, Associate Research Librarian, the Library of Fudan University) Abstract In comparing the Dewey Decimal Classification, 21st ed. (DDC) and the Chinese Library Classification 4th ed. (CLC), there exist some differences, one of which is the treatment (classification) of works of literature. Key Words: Literary works, Dewey Decimal Classification, Chinese Library Classification Classification provides a system for organizing sources of knowledge, e.g. books, documents and electronic resources. Worldwide, various kinds of classification systems exist. One type is the Dewey Decimal Classification system. Originating in the United States,