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Ian Fleming's Casino Royale at 60: Apr 1, 2013
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Collaborative Celebration: The Birth of Bond
Online Journals & Databases 5/26: May 23, 2013
Discover (SFX/Openurl) maintenance 5/26/2013 5am to 9am
New E-Reserve System: May 9, 2013
Uncover and Discover: New E-Reserve System at the University Library
Library Co-sponsors LAMP Program: Apr 22, 2013
Library Sponsors LAMP Summer Institute
Library Partners with DPLA: Apr 15, 2013
The University Library Partners with the Digital Public Library of America
New Media Commons @ UGL: Apr 10, 2013
New Media Commons at the Undergraduate Library
New ExploreCU Mobile App/Website: Mar 15, 2013
University Libary Develops ExploreCU Mobile App and Website
New Resources from UK Publisher: Feb 18, 2013
University Library Acquires Significant Resources from UK Publisher
DMPTool Partners Receive Grant: Jan 28, 2013
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Library and DMPTool Partners Receive Grant Funding
Carl Sandburg Poem Discovered: Jan 25, 2013
Unknown poem by Carl Sandburg Discovered in Illinois: Speaks to Issue of Guns and Free Speech
Mellon Challenge Grant Exceeded: Jan 16, 2013
Library Matches and Exceeds Mellon Challenge Grant
Mobile App Student Competition: Nov 9, 2012
Undergraduate Library holds mobile Library app competition for students.
Card Catalog Removal: Oct 15, 2012
A large portion of the Library's outdated card catalog will be removed and recycled to allow for much-needed renovation.
New Preservation Archive: Sep 27, 2012
The University works with Dell and Open Source Fedora Commons Repository Software to create a digital archive.
Library Receives IMLS Grant: Sep 25, 2012
The Institute of Museum and Library Services announces National Leadership Grant recipients, including the Library at Illinois.
Online Ethics Resource Launched: Sep 24, 2012
An interactive Ethics CORE resource has launched online.
Apply for Data Purchase Program: Sep 11, 2012
Applications are now being accepted to purchase data for research.
Replacement of Reading Room Windows: Sep 10, 2012
Windows in the Library's Reading Room to be Replaced and Printers' Marks Panes Re-installed
13-millionth Volume Acquired: Sep 7, 2012
The first illustrated Japanese book is named the 13-millionth volume at the University Library.
What’s New at the Library?: Aug 27, 2012
As the University Library welcomes back students for the fall semester, it also announces several important changes.
SSHE Library Coming Soon: Jul 23, 2012
Changes to Library Services for the Social Sciences, Health, and Education
GrantForward: The New IRIS: Jun 27, 2012
Introducing GrantForward, a New and Improved Version of IRIS
Ford Receives CALA Award: Jun 18, 2012
Barbara Ford Receives 2012 Distinguished Service Award from CALA
Addition to Ag Digital Repository: Jun 1, 2012
Gift Brings 80 Years of Agricultural News to Farm, Field and Fireside at the University Library
Changes to Finding E-Journals: Jun 1, 2012
Changs to How Patrons Search and Find E-Journal, E-Books, and Database Subscriptions
Kern, Smith Elected by RUSA: May 7, 2012
Winners of the 2012 RUSA Elections Announced
New Role for Searing: Apr 30, 2012
Library Appoints Sue Searing as Interim Associate University Librarian for User Services
Investiture of Hotchkiss: Apr 27, 2012
Valerie Hotchkiss Named Andrew S.G. Turyn Endowed Professor
BEL Closing: Apr 26, 2012
Business and Economics Library (BEL) closing May 11, 2012
Home for ArchivesSpace: Apr 19, 2012
New York University, the University of California San Diego, and the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Lead the Archive Management System’s Creation Effort with Mellon Foundation Support
Supercomputing Award: Apr 18, 2012
University Library, I-CHASS and XSEDE Collaborate on Supercomputing Award
National Archives Conference at UI: Apr 6, 2012
University of Illinois to Host National Archives Conference for Fraternities and Sororities, June 21-23, 2012
Folk Lit of the Sephardic Jews: Mar 16, 2012
New Home for the Folk Literature of the Sephardic Jews Database
Dougan to Participate in Frye Inst: Mar 13, 2012
Music and Performing Arts Librarian Selected as a Frye Leadership Institute 2012 Participant
Walter Named Editor of C&RL: Mar 7, 2012
Library's Associate University Librarian for Services will become Editor of College & Research Libraries Journal
Edible Book Festival April 2: Mar 5, 2012
Library to Sponsor 7th Annual Edible Book Festival at the University YMCA
Book Collecting Contest Now Open: Mar 1, 2012
$500 First Place Prizes for Undergraduate and Graduate Categories - Entry Deadline: April 6, 2012
New Collection of Streaming Videos: Feb 9, 2012
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Acquires 10,000+ Streaming Videos from Alexander Street Press
Library Acquires ProQuest Resources: Feb 7, 2012
Large-scale Acquisition Represents 16% Increase in Total Number of Databases Offered by Library
IRIS Licensed to Cazoodle: Jan 24, 2012
IRIS Grants Database Licensed to Local Company that Builds Semantic Data-aware Search Engines
Kaufman Librarian of the Year: Jan 24, 2012
Paula T. Kaufman Named 2012 ACRL Academic/Research Librarian of the Year
Library Selects ExLibris Primo: Jan 17, 2012
Library Integrates Primo into its Gateway Website and Search Systems
Digitization of C&RL Archive: Nov 29, 2011
University Library to Digitize College & Research Libraries Archive
Books to Honor Students: Nov 17, 2011
The Dads Association Gives Generous Gift to the Undergraduate Library to Honor Select Students
UGL Receives IMLS Grant: Sep 28, 2011
Institute of Museum and Library Services awards Demonstration Grant to Undergraduate Library
Humanitarian Award for MC: Aug 29, 2011
The Mortenson Center for International Library Programs Receives 2011 Champaign-Urbana International Humanitarian Award
Kaufman Librarian of the Year: Aug 23, 2011
University Librarian Selected 2011 Illinois Academic Librarian of the Year
Paper on Terence Tanner Collection: Aug 8, 2011
University Library Archivist's Paper a Descriptive Inventory of One of the Unknown Treasures of the Illinois History and Lincoln Collections
Apply for Data Purchase Program: Aug 1, 2011
Faculty and Graduate Students can Apply for Data Purchase Pilot Program
Mellon Challenge Grant: Aug 1, 2011
Challenge Grant to Fund Andrew E. Mellon Endowed Senior Conservator at Illinois
ArchivesSpace Grant: Jul 25, 2011
University of Illinois Library Partners with NYU Libraries and UC San Diego Libraries to Develop Next-generation Archives Management System
New IAS Library: Jul 25, 2011
International and Area Studies Library to Open August 22 for Library Users whose Needs Span Multiple Regsions of the World
Extended Hours at UGL: Jul 22, 2011
New Hours Established in Response to Student Requests
Library, GSLIS Awarded IMLS Grant: Jul 8, 2011
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Library, GSLIS Awarded Planning Grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services
New Prairie Research Inst Library: Jun 29, 2011
Libraries of the Natural History Survey, Illinois State Geological Survey, Illinois State Water Survey, and Illinois Sustainable Technology Center Merge
Library Exceeds Fundraising Goal: Jun 17, 2011
The University Library Exceeds Second Campaign Goal of $45 Million
Ford Named to UNESCO Membership: May 27, 2011
Professor Barbara J. Ford Appointed to U.S. National Commission for UNESCO
Book Collecting Contest Winners: May 10, 2011
Awards to be Presented at the No. 44 Society Meeting at 3:00 p.m. on May 11, 2011
Soybean Press Prize Awarded: May 2, 2011
Winner Announced for the Soybean Press Prize for Excellence in Undergraduate Literature & Art in Collaboration with the Montage Arts Journal
Biology Services Moving: Apr 25, 2011
Biology Services to Move on May 13, 2011; Celebration Planned for April 26, 2011
Rare Books Loaned to Exhibit: Apr 21, 2011
UI Rare Book & Manuscript Library Loans Seven Works to "Illustrated Architecture Books" Exhibit at UIC
Asian Library Relocates: Apr 14, 2011
Main Stacks Now Circulating Asian Language Materials
New York Times Access: Mar 30, 2011
Access New York Times Issues through Access World News
Ford to Receive Int'l Award: Mar 21, 2011
Barbara Ford to Receive the 2010 Sheth Distinguished Faculty Award for International Achievement
New Digital Resources: Mar 18, 2011
UI Library Offers New Collection of Digital Resources
GA Receives Smithsonian Internship: Mar 3, 2011
Library Graduate Assistant Receives Smithsonian Internship
Library Partners on Data Tool: Feb 15, 2011
Online Data Management Planning Tool Helps Researchers Meet Funding Requirements
Grant Awarded to Mortenson Center: Feb 1, 2011
Mortenson Center for International Library Programs Receives Elsevier Foundation Grant
Media Editing Rooms in Undergrad: Jan 26, 2011
Two Media Editing Rooms are now Available in the Undergraduate Library
Library Receives Mellon Grant: Jan 12, 2011
University Library Receives Mellon Foundation Grant for Conservation
Overnight Access to Libraries: Jan 10, 2011
Library Addresses Student Concerns About Overnight Access
Dougan Elected to MLA Board: Dec 28, 2010
Music Library Association (MLA) Elects Kirstin Dougan as Board of Director Member-at-Large
LC Conversion for New Unit: Dec 6, 2010
Materials Tranferred into new Literatures and Languages Library to be Converted into LC Classification
ASEEES CLIR Award for Remnek: Dec 1, 2010
Miranda Remnek Receives ASEEES Committee on Libraries and Information Resources Distinguished Service Award
Help Us Improve this Website: Nov 29, 2010
Help us improve this web site by participating in our Library Web Site User Study
Books to Honor Students: Nov 19, 2010
The Dads Association Gives Generous Gift to the Undergraduate Library to Honor Select Students
9-1-1 Service Restored: Nov 18, 2010
The 9-1-1 service in Champaign County has been restored
China-U.S. Project Extended: Oct 26, 2010
China-U.S. Librarians Professional Exchange Project Extended with Additional IMLS Funding
Library Partners with ARTstor: Oct 22, 2010
ARTstor Collaborating with University Library to Share over 9,000 Images
Ethics Portal at Grainger Library: Oct 21, 2010
Grant Awarded to Illinois for Development of National Center and Portal for Ethics in Science, Mathematics, and Engineering
INHS Library Open House: Oct 20, 2010
Illinois Natural History Survey Library Open House
Two Libraries Closed Winter Break: Oct 13, 2010
The English Library and Modern Languages and Linguistics Library will Close over Winter Break to Prepare for Merge/Move
Flu Shots at Undergrad: Oct 8, 2010
Flu Shots to be Given at Undergraduate Library on Oct 26 and Nov 3
12-millionth Volume Acquired: Oct 5, 2010
The University Library Acquires 12-millionth Volume and Adds to World-renowned H.G. Wells Collection
VuFind as Catalog Interface: Oct 1, 2010
Library Utilizing VuFind as Catalog Interface
Elsevier Survey Online: Oct 1, 2010
Participants Needed for Survey on Usage of Online Elsevier Books on ScienceDirect
Oct 28: Annual Book Sale: Sep 27, 2010
University Library's Annual Book Sale - October 28
Prom and Schwartz SAA Fellows: Sep 21, 2010
Christopher Prom and Scott Schwartz Inducted as Society of American Archivists Fellows
Apply for Data Purchase Program: Sep 17, 2010
Faculty and Graduate Students can Apply for Data Purchase Pilot Program
Savvy Researcher Schedule: Sep 1, 2010
Savvy Researcher Workshop Series Addresses Advanced Research and Information Management Issues
Book Donation from TECO: Aug 25, 2010
University Library Receives Large Book Donation from Taipei Economic and Cultural Office
RBML Service Disruptions: Aug 24, 2010
Service Disruptions Expected in The Rare Book & Manuscript Library from September 7 through October 15
Changing Reference Collections: Aug 20, 2010
Main Library's Reference Collections Undergoing Reconfiguration
AvSAP Launches: Aug 19, 2010
New Audiovisual Self-Assessment Program Launches
Slavic Reference Service Moving: Aug 4, 2010
Slavic Reference Service to Temporarily Relocate to 200 Library
New I-Share Borrowing Policies: Aug 2, 2010
I-Share Borrowing Policies to Change on August 4, 2010
Geology Library Closing: Jul 15, 2010
Geology Library Closing August 6, 2010
Hinchliffe New ACRL President: Jul 7, 2010
Lisa Janicke Hinchliffe Inaugurated as President of the Association of College and Research Libraries
Biology Library Awarded Grant: Jul 6, 2010
The Biology Library Wins Competitive Collection Enhancement Grant from CARLI
Government Document Project: Jul 1, 2010
Library Participates in CIC-Google Government Document Project
Item Request Service Available: Jun 30, 2010
The Library Catalog Requesting Service is available
Communications Library Reopens 6/25: Jun 23, 2010
Communications Library Reopens after Temporarily Closure Due to Non-functioning Air Conditioning System
Parts of Geology Library Closed: Jun 15, 2010
Portions of Geology Library Stacks and Entire Geology Map Room Closed
Hahn Wins Award for Article: May 26, 2010
Jim Hahn Chosen as Outstanding Paper Award Winner at the Emerald Literati Network Awards for Excellence 2010
Kern Recognized by MARS: May 21, 2010
Kathleen Kern is the 2010 Recipient of the MARS: Emerging Technologies in Reference Section Recognition Certificate
1867 Society Presents Check to UGL: May 6, 2010
Illinois Student Group Gives $1,100 to the Undergraduate Library
Black Studies Volumes Available: May 5, 2010
Four Volumes of the Illinois Documentary History of Black Studies Now Available
New Catalog Interface Coming 6/1: May 4, 2010
The Library's I-Share Union Catalog Will Have a New User Interface and Look on June 1, 2010
Winners of Book Collecting Contests: May 3, 2010
The Rare Book & Manuscript Library Announces Winners of their Book Collecting Contests
Prom Wins Archival Award: Apr 28, 2010
Christopher Prom Wins 2010 Movers and Shakers in Archives Award
Adamczyk Wins ILA Award: Apr 20, 2010
Jan Adamczyk to Receive Robert P. Doyle Award from ILA
Ebook Pilot Project: Apr 16, 2010
The Library Now Offers More Access to Ebooks
Library Supports Public Computing: Apr 15, 2010
University Library a Proud Supporter of "50 Years of Public Computing at the University of Illinois"
Undergrad Celebrates 40 Years: Apr 14, 2010
The Undergraduate Library to Celebrate 40 Years with Reception, Tour...and Bubbles!
Leak Occurs in Main Library: Apr 13, 2010
A Small Leak in the Main Library Results in Some Water Damage
Library Joins Arts Festival: Apr 9, 2010
University Library Participates in Boneyard Arts Festival
Farm, Field and Fireside: Apr 1, 2010
Repository of Digitized Farm Newspapers Launches at University Library
Library Goes Mobile: Mar 29, 2010
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Library Offers New Mobile Web Site
Gaming Night at UGL: Mar 26, 2010
U of I Undergraduate Library Hosts Gaming Career Night on April 8
Weible Wins Award from RUSA: Mar 23, 2010
Cherie' Weible selected winner of the 2010 Virginia Boucher/OCLC Distinguished ILL Librarian Award
Edible Book Festival: Mar 19, 2010
5th Annual Edible Book Festival to be Held at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
GA Assistantship Reductions: Mar 17, 2010
Library, GSLIS Exploring Opportunities to Offset Assistantship Reductions
The Big Read Kicks Off!: Mar 16, 2010
Celebrate the kick off of the local Big Read at U of I on April 1st
Hours Spring Break 2010: Mar 9, 2010
Hours Spring Break 2010
Woodard Wins Dudley Award: Feb 25, 2010
Beth S. Woodard Wins 2010 ACRL/IS Miriam Dudley Instruction Librarian Award
Ingold Wins WSS Award: Feb 23, 2010
Cindy Ingold Selected as 2010 Winner of ACRL Women's Studies Section Career Achievement Award
Kennedy Prints on Exhibit: Feb 16, 2010
Amos Paul Kennedy, Jr. Prints on Display at UI Main Library
South Entrance to Library Re-opened: Feb 15, 2010
The South Entrance to the Main Library has been Re-opened
Mechanical Room Fire: Feb 14, 2010
Small Fire at the Main Library Extinguished Before Fire Departments Arrived
Book Collecting Contest: Feb 12, 2010
Book Collecting Contest Entries Due by April 2
Snapshot Day at the Undergrad: Feb 10, 2010
The Undergraduate Library Participates in "A Snapshot of a Day in the Life of Your Library" on February 10, 2010
Kaufman Wins Atkinson Award: Feb 2, 2010
University Librarian and Dean of Libraries Paula Kaufman Wins 2010 Hugh C. Atkinson Memorial Award
New Savvy Researcher Workshops: Jan 28, 2010
New Titles Added to the Savvy Researcher Series
Lewis Carroll Exhibit: Jan 27, 2010
University Library Showcases Lewis Carroll Collection
Libraries Partner in Grant: Jan 15, 2010
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Libraries Partner in Grant to Study Value of Academic Libraries
Mortenson Center Training Program: Jan 5, 2010
Mortenson Center for International Library Programs at the University of Illinois Launches the Leaders and Innovators Training Program
RefWorks Now Available to Alumni: Dec 2, 2009
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Library Extends Use of Research Management Tool to Alumni
Ingold Honored as Ally: Nov 19, 2009
Cindy Ingold Chosen as November Ally of the Month
Books to Honor Students: Nov 17, 2009
The Dads Association Gives Generous Gift to the Undergraduate Library to Honor Select Sophomores
Cell Phone Library Tours: Nov 17, 2009
The Main and Undergraduate Libraries Now Offer Cell Phone Tours
20,000+ Books Digitized: Nov 16, 2009
Library Surpasses Digitization of 20,000 Books from its Collection
Hotchkiss Elected to Senate: Nov 6, 2009
Scholar-Librarian Valerie Hotchkiss Elected to Phi Beta Kappa Senate
Learn About New ETD Process: Oct 30, 2009
University Library Offers Instructional Video on New Electronic Thesis or Dissertation (ETD) Process
Mortenson Distinguished Lecture: Oct 14, 2009
Ellen R. Tise to Speak at 19th Annual Mortenson Distinguished Lecture
Library Offers New Technology: Oct 12, 2009
Undergraduate Library is First University Library to Offer BookScan Station as Result of Generous Gift
National Info Literacy Awareness: Oct 9, 2009
October Proclaimed National Information Literacy Awareness Month
One-millionth IDEALS Download: Oct 7, 2009
IDEALS Digital Repository Surpasses 1-millionth Download
I3 Open House: Sep 29, 2009
October 1 Open House to Offer Faculty Networking
Oct 29: Annual Book Sale: Sep 25, 2009
University Library's Annual Book Sale - October 29
Pilch Appointed by ARL: Sep 22, 2009
Janice Pilch Named ARL Visiting Program Officer
11-millionth Volume Acquired: Sep 18, 2009
The University Library Acquires 11-millionth Volume and Plans Celebration
ACRL Member of the Week: Sep 16, 2009
Lisa Janicke Hinchliffe is ACRL's Member of the Week
Searing Receives LSAA Award: Sep 11, 2009
Library and Information Sciences Librarian, Sue Searing, Honored with the LSAA Distinguished Service Award
IL History & Lincoln Relocates: Sep 11, 2009
The Illinois History and Lincoln Collections Relocate
Library Shifting: Sep 3, 2009
The University Library Announces Temporary Shifting of Materials and Offers Suggestions to Library Users for Requesting Items
Curator Named NCSA Fellow: Aug 27, 2009
Chatham Ewing Named 2009-2010 UIUC Faculty Fellow by the National Center for Supercomputing Applications (NCSA)
Allison Wins NAHRS Award: Aug 13, 2009
Biology Librarian Melody Allison Receives Award for Professional Excellence
Ongoing problems with the catalog: Aug 12, 2009
There are ongoing problems with the Library Catalog
Article Wins Awards: Jul 30, 2009
Co-authored Article Wins Best of LRTS Award and Blackwell's Scholarship Award
Library Receives Big Read Grant: Jul 24, 2009
University Library Receives $15,150 Big Read Grant from the National Endowment for the Arts
Main Stacks Desk Remodeling: Jul 21, 2009
Main Stacks Circulation Desk Remodeling - patrons may wish to select alternate pick-up locations and return items to other libraries whenever feasible.
Mischo Receives Kilgour Award: Jul 16, 2009
William Mischo Wins 2009 Frederick G. Kilgour Award for Research in Library and Information Technology
Ford Receives CALA Award: Jul 10, 2009
Barbara Ford Receives 2009 President's Recognition Award from CALA
Relocation of Materials: Jul 2, 2009
Relocation of Select University Library Materials
Prom Named Fulbright Scholar: Jun 30, 2009
Christopher J. Prom Receives Fulbright Distinguished Scholar Award
Library Receives Grant Award: Jun 29, 2009
University Library Receives $397,000 National Digital Newspaper Program Grant Award
Holler Receives B&F/SLA Award: Jun 25, 2009
Librarian Carissa Holler Receives Achievement in Academic Business Librarianship Award
Latin American Relocates: Jun 16, 2009
Latin American and Caribbean Library Temporarily Relocates to the Modern Languages and Linguistics Library
Africana Library Relocates: Jun 16, 2009
Africana Library Temporarily Relocates to Modern Languages and Linguistics Library
Library Catalog Upgraded: Jun 16, 2009
Library Catalog Upgrade Completed, Wednesday June 16, 2009
Government Docs Library Closing: Jun 10, 2009
Government Documents Library Closing
Physics/Astronomy Library Closing: Jun 10, 2009
Physics/Astronomy Library Closing
Uncover and Discover: May 14, 2009
Uncover and Discover - New Library Motto and Marketing Campaign
LIS Library Closing: May 6, 2009
Library & Information Science Library Closing May 15, 2009
Contest Winners Announced: May 6, 2009
The Rare Book and Manuscript Library Announces Book Collecting Contest Winners
Hinchliffe Elected to ACRL: May 6, 2009
Lisa Janicke Hinchliffe Elected ACRL Vice-President/President-Elect
Swine Flu Info Guide: Apr 28, 2009
The Undergraduate Library has Published its Swine Flu Information Guide
Investiture of Paula Kaufman: Apr 20, 2009
Paula T. Kaufman to be Named Inaugural Juanita J. and Robert E. Simpson Dean of Libraries at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Book Collecting Contest: Apr 16, 2009
Book Collecting Contest Entries Due by May 1
Finals and Commencement Hours: Apr 9, 2009
Library Hours During Finals Week and Commencement 2009
Try VuFind, win $50!: Mar 31, 2009
Try VuFind, win $50!
Hahn Receives Excellence Award: Mar 30, 2009
Jim Hahn Receives Literati Network Award for Excellence
Hinchliffe, Woodard Receive Award: Mar 20, 2009
Lisa Janicke Hinchliffe and Beth S. Woodard Honored with ACRL Award
Daily Illini Recognizes Faculty: Mar 4, 2009
Daily Illini Recognizes University Library Outstanding Faculty
Rudasill Receives ACRL Award: Feb 13, 2009
Rudasill Receives Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) Law and Political Science Section (LPSS) Marta Lange/CQ Press Award
Library Co-Sponsors Writing Contest: Feb 11, 2009
Library Co-Sponsors First Annual Youth Literature Festival Writing Contest
Archivist Receives Award: Feb 9, 2009
Archivist Receives Campus Award for Excellence in Public Engagement
Audubon Exhibition at Krannert: Feb 3, 2009
Audubon at Illinois Exhibition at the Krannert Art Museum, Jan. 30-May 24, 2009
Library Archivists Receive Award: Dec 16, 2008
Two University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Library Archivists Honored with 2008 Andrew Mellon Foundation Award
MyCopy Books Available: Dec 11, 2008
University Libary Participates in MyCopy Pilot Project
Library Awarded Prestigious Grant: Dec 11, 2008
The Library has received a Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program Grant.
Oct 30-31: Annual Book Sale: Oct 20, 2008
University Library's Annual Book Sale - Oct 30-31
New Service Model Website: Sep 2, 2008
Revamped website provides information on New Service Models implementation
New entry for Library bookstacks: Aug 20, 2008
New entry procedures at the Main Library bookstacks
Aug 28: World War II Stories: Jul 17, 2008
August 28: Central Illinois World War II Stories - Explore the impact of WWII on the University of Illinois.
Library Exceeds Fundraising Goal: Jul 17, 2008
The Library has exceeded its Brilliant Futures campaign goal of $30 million!
Gaming Awards: Jul 8, 2008
Three librarians have been recognized for their experience and innovation in gaming technology and research.
Uni High Library Open: May 29, 2008
The Uni High Library remodeling project is far enough along that the library is again open to the public.
"English in Print" Exhibit: May 27, 2008
Presented at The Grolier Club of New York, this exhibit examines the history of early English books.
Printers Row Book Fair: May 22, 2008
The Library will participate in this year's Printers Row Book Fair, scheduled for June 7 and 8.
John Fleckner presents...: May 14, 2008
John Fleckner presents "Building Sustainable Archives Program," GSLIS 126 & online streaming audio + a chat room
Next Gen Catalog Forum: May 14, 2008
The Next Generation Catalog Forum will be May 14, 2-4, in GSLIS 126, as well as available online as streaming audio + a chat room
RefWorks Upgrade: May 12, 2008
On Friday, May 2, RefWorks released exciting new feature upgrades to its service.
CPLA Library Closure: May 8, 2008
On Friday, May 9, the City Planning and Landscape Architecture (CPLA) Library will close its doors after 80 years of service to the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign campus.
Catalog Slowdowns: Apr 25, 2008
The Library Online Catalog and other functions are experiencing intermittant slowdowns due to a system upgrade.
Digital Daily Illini: Apr 11, 2008
The digitized version of the Daily Illini for the years 1916 to 1936 richly documents the history of student life on campus as well as larger social movements and cultural trends.
Ford Receives ALA Award: Apr 3, 2008
Barbara J. Ford is this year's recipient of the ALA International Relations Committee's John Ames/Humphry/OCLC/ Forest Press Award.
Public Wireless Available: Mar 24, 2008
The University Library, in cooperation CITES, now offers public wireless connectivity for campus visitors.
Bronze Tablets Digitized: Mar 12, 2008
The Library is pleased to announce the digitization of the Bronze Tablets, which are available for viewing online and for purchase as full-sized prints.
Block Honored by Belgian Government: Mar 5, 2008
Jane Block, the head of the Ricker Library of Architecture and Art at the University of Illinois, will be honored by the Belgian government for her scholarship on the art and culture of Belgium.
Health Information Portal: Mar 4, 2008
By Andrea Lynn
The new Health Information Portal brings together health information from many disciplines and sources, making them available in one convenient, easy-to-access place.
New Service Models: Feb 29, 2008
The Library currently is reviewing information from town hall meetings and discussions to identify organizational changes in services for the twenty-first century.
Archon Web Tool Kit: Feb 28, 2008
Archivists at the University of Illinois Library believe they have built a better tool kit, their new online collections management program called Archon.
RBML Closure: Feb 8, 2008
The Rare Book & Manuscript Library will close temporarily on February 25, 2008, in order to counteract an outbreak of mold in its vault. The library is scheduled to reopen on May 12, 2008.
Field Guide Database: Jan 29, 2008
By Andrea Lynn
Diane Schmidt, biology librarian, has built and launched the most complete web database of field guides to date, The International Field Guides Web Site.
First Emblem Book Digitized: Dec 18, 2007
The Library has digitized the first title from its renowned collection of over 600 emblem books written from 1540 to 1800.
"Buy a Book" Service: Dec 5, 2007
Anyone can benefit the Library’s collections by purchasing books through the “Buy a Book” Service (BABS)
Historic Blueprints Online: Nov 7, 2007
The Illinois Built Environment Collection provides an online view of select original documents used to shape the Urbana campus.
Gaming Night: Oct 29, 2007
The Undergraduate Library's third Gaming Night will explores the intersection of music and technology.
New Library Gateway Launched: Sep 20, 2007
The Library has released a newly designed website with new search features and a completely accessible design.
Digitized Book of the Week Blog: Aug 2, 2007
This blog features news and highlights of the Library's large-scale digitization initiatives, providing access to historical works.
Google Book Project: Jun 21, 2007
The University Library and other libraries in the Committee on Institutional Cooperation (CIC) have partnered with Google to make available up to 10 million volumes in their holdings.

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