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April 26, 2006

Pat McGuckin
Randy Nehrt

White Announces 29 Libraries To Join Local Library System Automation Programs

SPRINGFIELD — Secretary of State and State Librarian Jesse White has announced that 29 libraries located across Illinois are joining local library system automation programs (LLSAPs) operated by Illinois' regional library systems, providing library users with even greater opportunities to access more library materials.

White said the Illinois State Library is awarding grants directly to the regional library systems to add the 29 libraries' holdings to the LLSAPs.

"LLSAPs offer patrons things like links to electronic resources, circulation and online catalog services, and in some instances the ability to search multiple library catalogs and databases with one query," White said. "Library users can be notified when new items are added in a specified area of interest. Illinois libraries are committed to more resource sharing, more integration of library services, and providing patrons with easier ways to access library materials. LLSAPs make those tasks easier, and I am pleased that these new libraries and their holdings will be available to library users throughout Illinois."

White identified the libraries joining LLSAPs as:

Ashley Public Library (Ashley)
Rush-Copley Medical Center, Health Science Library (Aurora)
Bement K-12 School (Bement)
Frank Bertetti Public Library (Benld)
Bismarck-Henning Junior High School (Bismarck)
Bluford Grade School (Bluford)
Bridgeview Public Library (Bridgeview)
Brookfield Free Public Library (Brookfield)
Carlyle Grade School (Carlyle)
Carterville Public Library (Carterville)
Spoon River Public Library District (Cuba)
Deer Creek District Library (Deer Creek)
Hometown Public Library (Hometown)
Kansas Community Memorial Library (Kansas)
Lansing Public Library (Lansing)
Lisle Library District (Lisle)
Mattoon Junior High School (Mattoon)
Mattoon Senior High School (Mattoon)
Nashville High School (Nashville)
Nashville Public Library (Nashville)
Newman Township Library (Newman)
Sangamon Valley High School (Niantic)
Oak Park Public Library (Oak Park)
Paris Public Library (Paris)
Red Bud Public Library (Red Bud)
Sidney Township Library (Sidney)
Sparta Public Library (Sparta)
Thornton Public Library (Thornton)
Winfield Public Library (Winfield)