Area Studies

What We Do

The Area Studies Division is primarily composed of members of the International and Area Studies Library. This unit of the University Library is the campus’ gateway to information and scholarship related to area, international, and global studies, connecting students and scholars to the knowledge crucial to developing global competencies through the study of distinct nations and regions, as well as transnational issues and global concerns. The Library bylaws indicate that the Division is an educational and administrative sub-unit of the larger whole related by common interests and objectives.The goals of the Area Studies Division mirror those of the IAS Library to enhance opportunities for collaboration and coordination among the Library’s area and international studies specialists.

Area Studies Division SOAR Report

You can find a copy of the Area Studies Division’s Strategicplan here. The SOAR report was created in tandem with the University of Illinois’ strategic plan. SOAR stands for “Strengths, Opportunities/Challenges, Aspirations, and Results”.

Division Policies

  • Area Studies Division Bylaws: PDF
  • Reference and User Services Policy: PDF

Collection Development Policies

Links to current collection development policies for subject areas we cover. Year adopted in parentheses.