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Most of the items in the following collections can be found on the Library Online Catalog.

Africana Collections & Services maintains an Africana Films Database, much of which is housed in the Undergraduate Library Media Collection.

Ricker Library of Architecture and Art has a small collection of videos and other audio-visual materials, primarily for classroom use.

Communications Library in Gregory Hall houses a collection of videotapes and audiotapes relating to the discipline of communications. Most of these are for in-library use only.

The Spurlock Museum has resources available for central Illinois educational organizations through its Educational Resource Center, including DVDs and videos. The Museum also houses a Documentary Multimedia Collection that includes DVDs and videos. You must fill out a request form to use any items in this collection.

The Illinois History and Lincoln Collections houses some older media content (film, cassette tapes and records) that may be used in the library. You may search their database, or contact the library for more information.

The Music and Performing Arts Library has a large collection of videotapes and sound recordings. In an online catalog search, limit location by Music & Performing Arts Media Collection. (Some of these items are located in the closed stacks, and must be asked for at the circulation desk on the first floor.)
The Krannert Art Museum Giertz Education Center has an arts-focused media collection (mostly VHS and DVD). The collection is searchable via the Lincoln Trail Library System (LINC) and items are circulated to schools, libraries and other community centers in Illinois. Items may be requested for pickup at the Center or delivered to your local library. All users must set up a new users' borrower account with the Center.

The Prairie Research Institute Library has some media items related to their collections in archaeology, geology, natural history, sustainability and water & weather.

The SSHEL's Curriculum Collection includes teaching materials on audiotape, videotape, CD and DVD.

Asian Educational Media Service . Search for reviews of audio cassettes, video cassettes, films and slides, videodiscs and CD-ROMS, and curriculum units related to Asia. Reviews are prepared by scholars at UIUC.

If you have questions or comments about the information on this page, please contact the Undergraduate Library.