News & Events

Advocates Advance Library Cause

Diverse group spearheads support efforts

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Heise Takes On Senior Advancement Role

New director comes full circle in returning to UI campus

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Building Project Update

Renovation plans continue to take shape

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A Librarian and a Scholar: University grants honorary degree to Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden

At its 2019 ceremony, the University of Illinois bestowed a Doctor of Humane Letters degree on Carla Hayden, the 14th person to serve as Librarian of Congress and only the third trained librarian to hold that position.

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Renovations Planned for Main Library

Projects provide service, style, and scholarly opportunities

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Take Note: Music and Performing Arts Library Will Mark Milestone

Unit to celebrate 75th anniversary this fall

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Section diagram of Main Library

Building Project Update

Major Library plans proceed on schedule

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Partnership Produces Historic Exhibit

Archives, UI Alumni Alliance collaborate on Welcome Gallery

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Building Project Moving Ahead

Last fall, Dean John Wilkin put forth a vision of a reconceptualized Library space that would establish a collections-centered research hub for the humanities and social sciences, and restyle the Undergraduate Library as a home for special collections (see Friendscript, Fall 2018).

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Special Collections

A Home for Special Collections

The Library’s special collections—including maps, rare books, archives, and historical music instruments—distinguish Illinois from every other Library in the world and are used by people from all walks of life.

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