Need help with a research project? Browse through the Research Guides which include bibliographies, biographical resources, reference materials, historical sources, abstracts and indexes, and other online resources.
Researching and learning about the country or area before studying abroad is an important preparation step. The Undergraduate Library has a wide range of books, DVD's, videos, and other resources for students who will study abroad. More resources can also be found at the Study Abroad Office.
The University of Illinois Libraries have begun a coordinated outreach program designed to support several academic and culturally-related programs and offices as a way to help promote an open and inclusive environment for all students, faculty and staff. The following partnerships provide information about current collaborative partnerships underway between the library and other campus services.
The Undergraduate Library at the University of Illinois displays topics and information about diversity on a bulletin board on the lower level of the library.
The Library Diversity Committee provides leadership and guidance to the Library by encouraging awareness about and discussions of diversity.
The University of Illinois Library is committed to an environment that welcomes, cultivates, values, respects and supports the differences and contributions of all students, faculty and staff at the University of Illinois, and the community. In addition, the University Library is dedicated to creating an inclusive community grounded in respect and appreciation for all individuals who work in the library. The Library recognizes diversity as a constantly changing concept. It is purposefully defined broadly as encompassing, but not limited to, individuals' social, cultural, mental and physical differences.
Cindy Ingold
Diversity, Gender and Multicultural Services Librarian
Education and Social Science Library
cingold@illinois.edu
(217) 333-7998