This report describes the origin and administration of the LUST program in Illinois and highlights our achievements from the previous calendar year. Whether you are new to the LUST program or long familiar with the regulations, you will find information to enhance your understanding of LUST cleanups.
Feature articles cover the Illinois Authors Book Fair, the receipt of $6 million in LSTA funds, "Letters About Literature" winners and Library Advocacy Day.
This newsletter describes research tools and resources made available by the Illinois State Archives. Articles in this issue include "Archives staff rescues corrupted microfilm;" "Midwest States insight into the past Micrographics Conference;" "Primary source documents provide insight into the past;" "Reference requests total nearly 13 million;" "New Fee Schedule;" " NEH Preservation Grants deadline May 17;" and "Archives Publications."