{"id":6444,"date":"2024-07-05T15:10:09","date_gmt":"2024-07-05T15:10:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wordpress.library.illinois.edu\/geninfo\/?page_id=6444"},"modified":"2024-11-25T14:30:08","modified_gmt":"2024-11-25T20:30:08","slug":"timeline-of-library-history","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/wordpress.library.illinois.edu\/geninfo\/history\/timeline-of-library-history\/","title":{"rendered":"Timeline of Library History"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 style=\"text-align: center\"><div class=\"shortcode sh-p-4 sh-rounded sh-drop-shadow-sm sh-bg-blue-100 !sh-text-black \"><div><div class=\"\"> <strong>1800s<\/strong> <\/div><\/div><\/div><\/h2>\n<div class=\"shortcode sh-grid sh-grid-cols-1 md:sh-grid-cols-12 sh-gap-3\"> <div class=\"shortcode sh-col-span-3 sh-pb-3\"> <div class=\"shortcode sh-p-4 sh-rounded sh-drop-shadow-sm sh-bg-altgeld !sh-text-white \"><div><div class=\"\"><strong>1860\u20131869<\/strong><\/div><\/div><\/div> <\/div><div class=\"shortcode sh-col-span-9 sh-pb-3\">\n  <div id=\"ui_lib_panel\" class=\"shortcode sh-w-full !sh-border !sh-border-gray-300 sh-drop-shadow-sm sh-mb-2\">\n    \n    <div class=\"shortcode sh-w-full sh-px-3 sh-py-1.5 sh-bg-neutral-200 !sh-text-black sh-flex sh-justify-between sh-items-center sh-relative\">\n      <div><span class=\"shortcode sh-text-base sh-font-semibold sh-no-underline\">1867: Illinois Industrial University is founded<\/span><\/div>\n      <div>\n        <div class=\"sh-flex sh-flex-col\"> \n          <div><span class=\"shortcode sh-text-xs sh-transition sh-duration-500 sh-ease-in-out sh-bg-neutral-200 !sh-text-black !sh-no-underline ui-lib-coll-pan-id1_label\" > expand <\/span><\/div>\n          <div class=\"sh-flex sh-justify-center -sh-mt-1\"><i class=\"shortcode fa-solid fa-caret-down sh-text-xl sh-font-semibold sh-transition sh-duration-500 sh-ease-in-out sh-bg-neutral-200 !sh-text-black !sh-no-underline ui-lib-coll-pan-id1_arrow\" ><\/i> <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n      <button type=\"button\" id=\"ui-lib-coll-pan-id1\" class=\"shortcode sh-absolute sh-top-0 sh-left-0 sh-w-full sh-h-full sh-bg-transparent focus:sh-outline-none focus-visible:sh-ring focus-visible:sh-ring-orange-700\" data-toggle=\"ui_lib_collapse\" data-target=\".ui-lib-coll-pan-id1\" aria-controls=\"ui-lib-coll-pan-id1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" title=\"1867: Illinois Industrial University is founded\"><\/button>\n    <\/div>\n  <div class=\"shortcode sh-text-black sh-block sh-h-auto sh-max-h-0 sh-overflow-hidden sh-transition-max-height sh-duration-500 sh-ease-in-out ui-lib-coll-pan-id1\"  inert>\n      <div class=\"shortcode sh-px-2 sh-py-2\">Illinois Industrial University is founded. The Board of Trustees appropriates $1,000 for the purchase of 644 volumes to be housed in the office of Regent Gregory who served as Librarian. Books are later moved to Library Hall in the first Univesity Building (&#8220;The Elephant&#8221;).<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/archon.library.illinois.edu\/archives\/index.php?p=digitallibrary\/digitalcontent&amp;id=4368\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-6519 size-full aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/wordpress.library.illinois.edu\/geninfo\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2024\/07\/0004200.jpg\" alt=\"an announcement used to publicize the Illinois Industrial University\" width=\"356\" height=\"502\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wordpress.library.illinois.edu\/geninfo\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2024\/07\/0004200.jpg 356w, https:\/\/wordpress.library.illinois.edu\/geninfo\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2024\/07\/0004200-213x300.jpg 213w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 356px) 100vw, 356px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> <\/div>\n<div class=\"shortcode sh-grid sh-grid-cols-1 md:sh-grid-cols-12 sh-gap-3\"> <div class=\"shortcode sh-col-span-3 sh-pb-3\"> <\/div> <div class=\"shortcode sh-col-span-9 sh-pb-3\"><div class=\"shortcode sh-p-4 sh-rounded sh-drop-shadow-sm sh-bg-neutral-200 !sh-text-black \"><div><div class=\"\"><strong>1868: Library is founded<\/strong><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> <\/div>\n<div class=\"shortcode sh-grid sh-grid-cols-1 md:sh-grid-cols-12 sh-gap-3\"> <div class=\"shortcode sh-col-span-3 sh-pb-3\"> <\/div> <div class=\"shortcode sh-col-span-9 sh-pb-3\"><div class=\"shortcode sh-p-4 sh-rounded sh-drop-shadow-sm sh-bg-neutral-200 !sh-text-black \"><div><div class=\"\"><strong>1869: Henry Marshall Douglass serves as the first Librarian (1869\u20131871)<\/strong><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> <\/div>\n<div class=\"shortcode sh-grid sh-grid-cols-1 md:sh-grid-cols-12 sh-gap-3\"> <div class=\"shortcode sh-col-span-3 sh-pb-3\"><div class=\"shortcode sh-p-4 sh-rounded sh-drop-shadow-sm sh-bg-il_blue !sh-text-white \"><div><div class=\"[&_a]:!sh-text-white [&_a]:visited:!sh-text-white\"><strong>1870\u20131879<\/strong><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"shortcode sh-col-span-9 sh-pb-3\">\n  <div id=\"ui_lib_panel\" class=\"shortcode sh-w-full !sh-border !sh-border-gray-300 sh-drop-shadow-sm sh-mb-2\">\n    \n    <div class=\"shortcode sh-w-full sh-px-3 sh-py-1.5 sh-bg-neutral-200 !sh-text-black sh-flex sh-justify-between sh-items-center sh-relative\">\n      <div><span class=\"shortcode sh-text-base sh-font-semibold sh-no-underline\">1873: James Crawford serves as Librarian (1873\u20131893)<\/span><\/div>\n      <div>\n        <div class=\"sh-flex sh-flex-col\"> \n          <div><span class=\"shortcode sh-text-xs sh-transition sh-duration-500 sh-ease-in-out sh-bg-neutral-200 !sh-text-black !sh-no-underline ui-lib-coll-pan-id2_label\" > expand <\/span><\/div>\n          <div class=\"sh-flex sh-justify-center -sh-mt-1\"><i class=\"shortcode fa-solid fa-caret-down sh-text-xl sh-font-semibold sh-transition sh-duration-500 sh-ease-in-out sh-bg-neutral-200 !sh-text-black !sh-no-underline ui-lib-coll-pan-id2_arrow\" ><\/i> <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n      <button type=\"button\" id=\"ui-lib-coll-pan-id2\" class=\"shortcode sh-absolute sh-top-0 sh-left-0 sh-w-full sh-h-full sh-bg-transparent focus:sh-outline-none focus-visible:sh-ring focus-visible:sh-ring-orange-700\" data-toggle=\"ui_lib_collapse\" data-target=\".ui-lib-coll-pan-id2\" aria-controls=\"ui-lib-coll-pan-id2\" aria-expanded=\"false\" title=\"1873: James Crawford serves as Librarian (1873\u20131893)\"><\/button>\n    <\/div>\n  <div class=\"shortcode sh-text-black sh-block sh-h-auto sh-max-h-0 sh-overflow-hidden sh-transition-max-height sh-duration-500 sh-ease-in-out ui-lib-coll-pan-id2\"  inert>\n      <div class=\"shortcode sh-px-2 sh-py-2\"><a href=\"https:\/\/archon.library.illinois.edu\/archives\/index.php?p=digitallibrary\/digitalcontent&amp;id=6559\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-6520 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/wordpress.library.illinois.edu\/geninfo\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2024\/07\/0005341.jpg\" alt=\"James Crawford\" width=\"345\" height=\"502\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wordpress.library.illinois.edu\/geninfo\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2024\/07\/0005341.jpg 597w, https:\/\/wordpress.library.illinois.edu\/geninfo\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2024\/07\/0005341-206x300.jpg 206w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 345px) 100vw, 345px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"shortcode sh-grid sh-grid-cols-1 md:sh-grid-cols-12 sh-gap-3\"> <div class=\"shortcode sh-col-span-3 sh-pb-3\"><\/div> <div class=\"shortcode sh-col-span-9 sh-pb-3\">\n  <div id=\"ui_lib_panel\" class=\"shortcode sh-w-full !sh-border !sh-border-gray-300 sh-drop-shadow-sm sh-mb-2\">\n    \n    <div class=\"shortcode sh-w-full sh-px-3 sh-py-1.5 sh-bg-neutral-200 !sh-text-black sh-flex sh-justify-between sh-items-center sh-relative\">\n      <div><span class=\"shortcode sh-text-base sh-font-semibold sh-no-underline\">1874: Library is transferred to University Hall<\/span><\/div>\n      <div>\n        <div class=\"sh-flex sh-flex-col\"> \n          <div><span class=\"shortcode sh-text-xs sh-transition sh-duration-500 sh-ease-in-out sh-bg-neutral-200 !sh-text-black !sh-no-underline ui-lib-coll-pan-id3_label\" > expand <\/span><\/div>\n          <div class=\"sh-flex sh-justify-center -sh-mt-1\"><i class=\"shortcode fa-solid fa-caret-down sh-text-xl sh-font-semibold sh-transition sh-duration-500 sh-ease-in-out sh-bg-neutral-200 !sh-text-black !sh-no-underline ui-lib-coll-pan-id3_arrow\" ><\/i> <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n      <button type=\"button\" id=\"ui-lib-coll-pan-id3\" class=\"shortcode sh-absolute sh-top-0 sh-left-0 sh-w-full sh-h-full sh-bg-transparent focus:sh-outline-none focus-visible:sh-ring focus-visible:sh-ring-orange-700\" data-toggle=\"ui_lib_collapse\" data-target=\".ui-lib-coll-pan-id3\" aria-controls=\"ui-lib-coll-pan-id3\" aria-expanded=\"false\" title=\"1874: Library is transferred to University Hall\"><\/button>\n    <\/div>\n  <div class=\"shortcode sh-text-black sh-block sh-h-auto sh-max-h-0 sh-overflow-hidden sh-transition-max-height sh-duration-500 sh-ease-in-out ui-lib-coll-pan-id3\"  inert>\n      <div class=\"shortcode sh-px-2 sh-py-2\"><br \/>\nLibrary is transferred to the newly constructed University Hall, located on the present site of the Illini Union. Books were transported by wheelbarrow during the summer vacation.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/archon.library.illinois.edu\/archives\/index.php?p=digitallibrary\/digitalcontent&amp;id=972\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-6521 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/wordpress.library.illinois.edu\/geninfo\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2024\/07\/0000563.jpg\" alt=\"Interior of university hall library with students studying\" width=\"624\" height=\"387\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wordpress.library.illinois.edu\/geninfo\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2024\/07\/0000563.jpg 624w, https:\/\/wordpress.library.illinois.edu\/geninfo\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2024\/07\/0000563-300x186.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 624px) 100vw, 624px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"shortcode sh-grid sh-grid-cols-1 md:sh-grid-cols-12 sh-gap-3\"> <div class=\"shortcode sh-col-span-3 sh-pb-3\"> <div class=\"shortcode sh-p-4 sh-rounded sh-drop-shadow-sm sh-bg-blue-100 !sh-text-black \"><div><div class=\"\"><strong>1880\u20131889<\/strong><\/div><\/div><\/div> <\/div> <div class=\"shortcode sh-col-span-9 sh-pb-3\">\n  <div id=\"ui_lib_panel\" class=\"shortcode sh-w-full !sh-border !sh-border-gray-300 sh-drop-shadow-sm sh-mb-2\">\n    \n    <div class=\"shortcode sh-w-full sh-px-3 sh-py-1.5 sh-bg-neutral-200 !sh-text-black sh-flex sh-justify-between sh-items-center sh-relative\">\n      <div><span class=\"shortcode sh-text-base sh-font-semibold sh-no-underline\">1889: Cleaves Bennett, Assistant Librarian<\/span><\/div>\n      <div>\n        <div class=\"sh-flex sh-flex-col\"> \n          <div><span class=\"shortcode sh-text-xs sh-transition sh-duration-500 sh-ease-in-out sh-bg-neutral-200 !sh-text-black !sh-no-underline ui-lib-coll-pan-id4_label\" > expand <\/span><\/div>\n          <div class=\"sh-flex sh-justify-center -sh-mt-1\"><i class=\"shortcode fa-solid fa-caret-down sh-text-xl sh-font-semibold sh-transition sh-duration-500 sh-ease-in-out sh-bg-neutral-200 !sh-text-black !sh-no-underline ui-lib-coll-pan-id4_arrow\" ><\/i> <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n      <button type=\"button\" id=\"ui-lib-coll-pan-id4\" class=\"shortcode sh-absolute sh-top-0 sh-left-0 sh-w-full sh-h-full sh-bg-transparent focus:sh-outline-none focus-visible:sh-ring focus-visible:sh-ring-orange-700\" data-toggle=\"ui_lib_collapse\" data-target=\".ui-lib-coll-pan-id4\" aria-controls=\"ui-lib-coll-pan-id4\" aria-expanded=\"false\" title=\"1889: Cleaves Bennett, Assistant Librarian\"><\/button>\n    <\/div>\n  <div class=\"shortcode sh-text-black sh-block sh-h-auto sh-max-h-0 sh-overflow-hidden sh-transition-max-height sh-duration-500 sh-ease-in-out ui-lib-coll-pan-id4\"  inert>\n      <div class=\"shortcode sh-px-2 sh-py-2\">Cleaves Bennett, a graduate student at the University, serves as Assistant Librarian (1889\u20131894).<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> <\/div>\n<div class=\"shortcode sh-grid sh-grid-cols-1 md:sh-grid-cols-12 sh-gap-3\"> <div class=\"shortcode sh-col-span-3 sh-pb-3\"><div class=\"shortcode sh-p-4 sh-rounded sh-drop-shadow-sm sh-bg-altgeld !sh-text-white \"><div><div class=\"\"><strong>1890\u20131899<\/strong><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"shortcode sh-col-span-9 sh-pb-3\">\n  <div id=\"ui_lib_panel\" class=\"shortcode sh-w-full !sh-border !sh-border-gray-300 sh-drop-shadow-sm sh-mb-2\">\n    \n    <div class=\"shortcode sh-w-full sh-px-3 sh-py-1.5 sh-bg-neutral-200 !sh-text-black sh-flex sh-justify-between sh-items-center sh-relative\">\n      <div><span class=\"shortcode sh-text-base sh-font-semibold sh-no-underline\">1893: Library School is established; Charles M. Moss, Librarian<\/span><\/div>\n      <div>\n        <div class=\"sh-flex sh-flex-col\"> \n          <div><span class=\"shortcode sh-text-xs sh-transition sh-duration-500 sh-ease-in-out sh-bg-neutral-200 !sh-text-black !sh-no-underline ui-lib-coll-pan-id5_label\" > expand <\/span><\/div>\n          <div class=\"sh-flex sh-justify-center -sh-mt-1\"><i class=\"shortcode fa-solid fa-caret-down sh-text-xl sh-font-semibold sh-transition sh-duration-500 sh-ease-in-out sh-bg-neutral-200 !sh-text-black !sh-no-underline ui-lib-coll-pan-id5_arrow\" ><\/i> <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n      <button type=\"button\" id=\"ui-lib-coll-pan-id5\" class=\"shortcode sh-absolute sh-top-0 sh-left-0 sh-w-full sh-h-full sh-bg-transparent focus:sh-outline-none focus-visible:sh-ring focus-visible:sh-ring-orange-700\" data-toggle=\"ui_lib_collapse\" data-target=\".ui-lib-coll-pan-id5\" aria-controls=\"ui-lib-coll-pan-id5\" aria-expanded=\"false\" title=\"1893: Library School is established; Charles M. Moss, Librarian\"><\/button>\n    <\/div>\n  <div class=\"shortcode sh-text-black sh-block sh-h-auto sh-max-h-0 sh-overflow-hidden sh-transition-max-height sh-duration-500 sh-ease-in-out ui-lib-coll-pan-id5\"  inert>\n      <div class=\"shortcode sh-px-2 sh-py-2\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW259475576 BCX2\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW259475576 BCX2\">Library School is established at Armour Institute in Chicago; Charles M. Moss serves as Librarian (1893\u20131894).<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/archon.library.illinois.edu\/archives\/index.php?p=digitallibrary\/digitalcontent&amp;id=3686\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-6522 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/wordpress.library.illinois.edu\/geninfo\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2024\/07\/0003642.jpg\" alt=\"photo from the University of Illinois archives of 15 students posing for a photo in front of a building wearing attire from the late 1800s\" width=\"620\" height=\"472\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wordpress.library.illinois.edu\/geninfo\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2024\/07\/0003642.jpg 620w, https:\/\/wordpress.library.illinois.edu\/geninfo\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2024\/07\/0003642-300x228.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"shortcode sh-grid sh-grid-cols-1 md:sh-grid-cols-12 sh-gap-3\"> <div class=\"shortcode sh-col-span-3 sh-pb-3\"><\/div> <div class=\"shortcode sh-col-span-9 sh-pb-3\">\n  <div id=\"ui_lib_panel\" class=\"shortcode sh-w-full !sh-border !sh-border-gray-300 sh-drop-shadow-sm sh-mb-2\">\n    \n    <div class=\"shortcode sh-w-full sh-px-3 sh-py-1.5 sh-bg-neutral-200 !sh-text-black sh-flex sh-justify-between sh-items-center sh-relative\">\n      <div><span class=\"shortcode sh-text-base sh-font-semibold sh-no-underline\">1894: Percy Bicknell, first full-time Librarian (1894\u20131897)<\/span><\/div>\n      <div>\n        <div class=\"sh-flex sh-flex-col\"> \n          <div><span class=\"shortcode sh-text-xs sh-transition sh-duration-500 sh-ease-in-out sh-bg-neutral-200 !sh-text-black !sh-no-underline ui-lib-coll-pan-id6_label\" > expand <\/span><\/div>\n          <div class=\"sh-flex sh-justify-center -sh-mt-1\"><i class=\"shortcode fa-solid fa-caret-down sh-text-xl sh-font-semibold sh-transition sh-duration-500 sh-ease-in-out sh-bg-neutral-200 !sh-text-black !sh-no-underline ui-lib-coll-pan-id6_arrow\" ><\/i> <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n      <button type=\"button\" id=\"ui-lib-coll-pan-id6\" class=\"shortcode sh-absolute sh-top-0 sh-left-0 sh-w-full sh-h-full sh-bg-transparent focus:sh-outline-none focus-visible:sh-ring focus-visible:sh-ring-orange-700\" data-toggle=\"ui_lib_collapse\" data-target=\".ui-lib-coll-pan-id6\" aria-controls=\"ui-lib-coll-pan-id6\" aria-expanded=\"false\" title=\"1894: Percy Bicknell, first full-time Librarian (1894\u20131897)\"><\/button>\n    <\/div>\n  <div class=\"shortcode sh-text-black sh-block sh-h-auto sh-max-h-0 sh-overflow-hidden sh-transition-max-height sh-duration-500 sh-ease-in-out ui-lib-coll-pan-id6\"  inert>\n      <div class=\"shortcode sh-px-2 sh-py-2\"><br \/>\nPercy Bicknell is appointed as the first full-time Librarian with library experience (1894\u20131897) and begins to catalog the library collection.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"shortcode sh-grid sh-grid-cols-1 md:sh-grid-cols-12 sh-gap-3\"><div class=\"shortcode sh-col-span-3 sh-pb-3\"><\/div><div class=\"shortcode sh-col-span-9 sh-pb-3\">\n  <div id=\"ui_lib_panel\" class=\"shortcode sh-w-full !sh-border !sh-border-gray-300 sh-drop-shadow-sm sh-mb-2\">\n    \n    <div class=\"shortcode sh-w-full sh-px-3 sh-py-1.5 sh-bg-neutral-200 !sh-text-black sh-flex sh-justify-between sh-items-center sh-relative\">\n      <div><span class=\"shortcode sh-text-base sh-font-semibold sh-no-underline\">1897: Library and Library School move<\/span><\/div>\n      <div>\n        <div class=\"sh-flex sh-flex-col\"> \n          <div><span class=\"shortcode sh-text-xs sh-transition sh-duration-500 sh-ease-in-out sh-bg-neutral-200 !sh-text-black !sh-no-underline ui-lib-coll-pan-id7_label\" > expand <\/span><\/div>\n          <div class=\"sh-flex sh-justify-center -sh-mt-1\"><i class=\"shortcode fa-solid fa-caret-down sh-text-xl sh-font-semibold sh-transition sh-duration-500 sh-ease-in-out sh-bg-neutral-200 !sh-text-black !sh-no-underline ui-lib-coll-pan-id7_arrow\" ><\/i> <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n      <button type=\"button\" id=\"ui-lib-coll-pan-id7\" class=\"shortcode sh-absolute sh-top-0 sh-left-0 sh-w-full sh-h-full sh-bg-transparent focus:sh-outline-none focus-visible:sh-ring focus-visible:sh-ring-orange-700\" data-toggle=\"ui_lib_collapse\" data-target=\".ui-lib-coll-pan-id7\" aria-controls=\"ui-lib-coll-pan-id7\" aria-expanded=\"false\" title=\"1897: Library and Library School move\"><\/button>\n    <\/div>\n  <div class=\"shortcode sh-text-black sh-block sh-h-auto sh-max-h-0 sh-overflow-hidden sh-transition-max-height sh-duration-500 sh-ease-in-out ui-lib-coll-pan-id7\"  inert>\n      <div class=\"shortcode sh-px-2 sh-py-2\">1897: Library is moved to a newly constructed building (later named Altgeld Hall). Melvil Dewey delivered the dedication address; Library School is moved to the University of Illinois in the Library<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/archon.library.illinois.edu\/archives\/index.php?p=digitallibrary\/digitalcontent&amp;id=7978\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-6524\" src=\"http:\/\/wordpress.library.illinois.edu\/geninfo\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2024\/07\/0006526.jpg\" alt=\"photo from the University of Illinois Archives of Altgeld Hall and Alma Mater statue, Illini Union building also visible\" width=\"393\" height=\"502\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wordpress.library.illinois.edu\/geninfo\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2024\/07\/0006526.jpg 534w, https:\/\/wordpress.library.illinois.edu\/geninfo\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2024\/07\/0006526-235x300.jpg 235w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 393px) 100vw, 393px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> <\/div>\n<div class=\"shortcode sh-grid sh-grid-cols-1 md:sh-grid-cols-12 sh-gap-3\"><div class=\"shortcode sh-col-span-3 sh-pb-3\"><\/div><div class=\"shortcode sh-col-span-9 sh-pb-3\">\n  <div id=\"ui_lib_panel\" class=\"shortcode sh-w-full !sh-border !sh-border-gray-300 sh-drop-shadow-sm sh-mb-2\">\n    \n    <div class=\"shortcode sh-w-full sh-px-3 sh-py-1.5 sh-bg-neutral-200 !sh-text-black sh-flex sh-justify-between sh-items-center sh-relative\">\n      <div><span class=\"shortcode sh-text-base sh-font-semibold sh-no-underline\">1897: Katherine Sharp, Librarian and Director<\/span><\/div>\n      <div>\n        <div class=\"sh-flex sh-flex-col\"> \n          <div><span class=\"shortcode sh-text-xs sh-transition sh-duration-500 sh-ease-in-out sh-bg-neutral-200 !sh-text-black !sh-no-underline ui-lib-coll-pan-id8_label\" > expand <\/span><\/div>\n          <div class=\"sh-flex sh-justify-center -sh-mt-1\"><i class=\"shortcode fa-solid fa-caret-down sh-text-xl sh-font-semibold sh-transition sh-duration-500 sh-ease-in-out sh-bg-neutral-200 !sh-text-black !sh-no-underline ui-lib-coll-pan-id8_arrow\" ><\/i> <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n      <button type=\"button\" id=\"ui-lib-coll-pan-id8\" class=\"shortcode sh-absolute sh-top-0 sh-left-0 sh-w-full sh-h-full sh-bg-transparent focus:sh-outline-none focus-visible:sh-ring focus-visible:sh-ring-orange-700\" data-toggle=\"ui_lib_collapse\" data-target=\".ui-lib-coll-pan-id8\" aria-controls=\"ui-lib-coll-pan-id8\" aria-expanded=\"false\" title=\"1897: Katherine Sharp, Librarian and Director\"><\/button>\n    <\/div>\n  <div class=\"shortcode sh-text-black sh-block sh-h-auto sh-max-h-0 sh-overflow-hidden sh-transition-max-height sh-duration-500 sh-ease-in-out ui-lib-coll-pan-id8\"  inert>\n      <div class=\"shortcode sh-px-2 sh-py-2\">Katharine Sharp is named Librarian and Director of the Library School (1897\u20131907). Sharp modernized the Library by developing reference services, contributing library functions, and professionalized cataloging practice.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/archon.library.illinois.edu\/archives\/index.php?p=digitallibrary\/digitalcontent&amp;id=3708\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-6525\" src=\"http:\/\/wordpress.library.illinois.edu\/geninfo\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2024\/07\/0003635.jpg\" alt=\"photo from the University of Illinois Archives of Katherine Sharp in academic regalia\" width=\"256\" height=\"502\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wordpress.library.illinois.edu\/geninfo\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2024\/07\/0003635.jpg 281w, https:\/\/wordpress.library.illinois.edu\/geninfo\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2024\/07\/0003635-153x300.jpg 153w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 256px) 100vw, 256px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center\"><div class=\"shortcode sh-p-4 sh-rounded sh-drop-shadow-sm sh-bg-il_blue !sh-text-white \"><div><div class=\"[&_a]:!sh-text-white [&_a]:visited:!sh-text-white\"> <strong>1900s<\/strong> <\/div><\/div><\/div><\/h2>\n<div class=\"shortcode sh-grid sh-grid-cols-1 md:sh-grid-cols-12 sh-gap-3\"> <div class=\"shortcode sh-col-span-3 sh-pb-3\"> <div class=\"shortcode sh-p-4 sh-rounded sh-drop-shadow-sm sh-bg-blue-100 !sh-text-black \"><div><div class=\"\"><strong>1900\u20131909<\/strong><\/div><\/div><\/div> <\/div> <div class=\"shortcode sh-col-span-9 sh-pb-3\"><div class=\"shortcode sh-p-4 sh-rounded sh-drop-shadow-sm sh-bg-neutral-200 !sh-text-black \"><div><div class=\"\"><strong>1907: Francis K.W. Drury is named Acting Librarian (1907\u20131909)<\/strong><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> <\/div>\n<div class=\"shortcode sh-grid sh-grid-cols-1 md:sh-grid-cols-12 sh-gap-3\"> <div class=\"shortcode sh-col-span-3 sh-pb-3\"><\/div><div class=\"shortcode sh-col-span-9 sh-pb-3\">\n  <div id=\"ui_lib_panel\" class=\"shortcode sh-w-full !sh-border !sh-border-gray-300 sh-drop-shadow-sm sh-mb-2\">\n    \n    <div class=\"shortcode sh-w-full sh-px-3 sh-py-1.5 sh-bg-neutral-200 !sh-text-black sh-flex sh-justify-between sh-items-center sh-relative\">\n      <div><span class=\"shortcode sh-text-base sh-font-semibold sh-no-underline\">1909: Phineas Windsor, Librarian and Director<\/span><\/div>\n      <div>\n        <div class=\"sh-flex sh-flex-col\"> \n          <div><span class=\"shortcode sh-text-xs sh-transition sh-duration-500 sh-ease-in-out sh-bg-neutral-200 !sh-text-black !sh-no-underline ui-lib-coll-pan-id9_label\" > expand <\/span><\/div>\n          <div class=\"sh-flex sh-justify-center -sh-mt-1\"><i class=\"shortcode fa-solid fa-caret-down sh-text-xl sh-font-semibold sh-transition sh-duration-500 sh-ease-in-out sh-bg-neutral-200 !sh-text-black !sh-no-underline ui-lib-coll-pan-id9_arrow\" ><\/i> <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n      <button type=\"button\" id=\"ui-lib-coll-pan-id9\" class=\"shortcode sh-absolute sh-top-0 sh-left-0 sh-w-full sh-h-full sh-bg-transparent focus:sh-outline-none focus-visible:sh-ring focus-visible:sh-ring-orange-700\" data-toggle=\"ui_lib_collapse\" data-target=\".ui-lib-coll-pan-id9\" aria-controls=\"ui-lib-coll-pan-id9\" aria-expanded=\"false\" title=\"1909: Phineas Windsor, Librarian and Director\"><\/button>\n    <\/div>\n  <div class=\"shortcode sh-text-black sh-block sh-h-auto sh-max-h-0 sh-overflow-hidden sh-transition-max-height sh-duration-500 sh-ease-in-out ui-lib-coll-pan-id9\"  inert>\n      <div class=\"shortcode sh-px-2 sh-py-2\">Phineas Windsor is named Librarian and Director of the Library School (1909\u20131940). Windsor built the Library\u2019s holdings from 127,000 to 1,500,000 volumes during his tenure.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/archon.library.illinois.edu\/archives\/index.php?p=digitallibrary\/digitalcontent&amp;id=4246\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-6527 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/wordpress.library.illinois.edu\/geninfo\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2024\/07\/0001218.jpg\" alt=\"Photograph of Phineas Windsor from the University of Illinois Archives\" width=\"340\" height=\"484\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wordpress.library.illinois.edu\/geninfo\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2024\/07\/0001218.jpg 340w, https:\/\/wordpress.library.illinois.edu\/geninfo\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2024\/07\/0001218-211x300.jpg 211w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 340px) 100vw, 340px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> <\/div>\n<div class=\"shortcode sh-grid sh-grid-cols-1 md:sh-grid-cols-12 sh-gap-3\"> <div class=\"shortcode sh-col-span-3 sh-pb-3\"><div class=\"shortcode sh-p-4 sh-rounded sh-drop-shadow-sm sh-bg-altgeld !sh-text-white \"><div><div class=\"\"><strong>1910\u20131919<\/strong><\/div><\/div><\/div> <\/div><div class=\"shortcode sh-col-span-9 sh-pb-3\">\n  <div id=\"ui_lib_panel\" class=\"shortcode sh-w-full !sh-border !sh-border-gray-300 sh-drop-shadow-sm sh-mb-2\">\n    \n    <div class=\"shortcode sh-w-full sh-px-3 sh-py-1.5 sh-bg-neutral-200 !sh-text-black sh-flex sh-justify-between sh-items-center sh-relative\">\n      <div><span class=\"shortcode sh-text-base sh-font-semibold sh-no-underline\">1912: University President Edmund J. James proposes to grow the library<\/span><\/div>\n      <div>\n        <div class=\"sh-flex sh-flex-col\"> \n          <div><span class=\"shortcode sh-text-xs sh-transition sh-duration-500 sh-ease-in-out sh-bg-neutral-200 !sh-text-black !sh-no-underline ui-lib-coll-pan-id10_label\" > expand <\/span><\/div>\n          <div class=\"sh-flex sh-justify-center -sh-mt-1\"><i class=\"shortcode fa-solid fa-caret-down sh-text-xl sh-font-semibold sh-transition sh-duration-500 sh-ease-in-out sh-bg-neutral-200 !sh-text-black !sh-no-underline ui-lib-coll-pan-id10_arrow\" ><\/i> <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n      <button type=\"button\" id=\"ui-lib-coll-pan-id10\" class=\"shortcode sh-absolute sh-top-0 sh-left-0 sh-w-full sh-h-full sh-bg-transparent focus:sh-outline-none focus-visible:sh-ring focus-visible:sh-ring-orange-700\" data-toggle=\"ui_lib_collapse\" data-target=\".ui-lib-coll-pan-id10\" aria-controls=\"ui-lib-coll-pan-id10\" aria-expanded=\"false\" title=\"1912: University President Edmund J. James proposes to grow the library\"><\/button>\n    <\/div>\n  <div class=\"shortcode sh-text-black sh-block sh-h-auto sh-max-h-0 sh-overflow-hidden sh-transition-max-height sh-duration-500 sh-ease-in-out ui-lib-coll-pan-id10\"  inert>\n      <div class=\"shortcode sh-px-2 sh-py-2\">University President Edmund J. James proposes the creation of a research library on par with those at the great German academic institutions. He states that the Library should accumulate \u201cat least a million of books as rapidly as possible\u201d and that the state \u201cspend a million dollars to build a new building to house the collection.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/archon.library.illinois.edu\/archives\/index.php?p=digitallibrary\/digitalcontent&amp;id=9022\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-6528\" src=\"http:\/\/wordpress.library.illinois.edu\/geninfo\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2024\/07\/0007045.jpg\" alt=\"Photograph of Edmund J. James from the University of Illinois Archives\" width=\"306\" height=\"502\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wordpress.library.illinois.edu\/geninfo\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2024\/07\/0007045.jpg 315w, https:\/\/wordpress.library.illinois.edu\/geninfo\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2024\/07\/0007045-183x300.jpg 183w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 306px) 100vw, 306px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><\/div><\/div><\/div> <\/div> <\/div>\n<div class=\"shortcode sh-grid sh-grid-cols-1 md:sh-grid-cols-12 sh-gap-3\"> <div class=\"shortcode sh-col-span-3 sh-pb-3\"> <div class=\"shortcode sh-p-4 sh-rounded sh-drop-shadow-sm sh-bg-il_blue !sh-text-white \"><div><div class=\"[&_a]:!sh-text-white [&_a]:visited:!sh-text-white\"><strong>1920\u20131929<\/strong><\/div><\/div><\/div> <\/div> <div class=\"shortcode sh-col-span-9 sh-pb-3\">\n  <div id=\"ui_lib_panel\" class=\"shortcode sh-w-full !sh-border !sh-border-gray-300 sh-drop-shadow-sm sh-mb-2\">\n    \n    <div class=\"shortcode sh-w-full sh-px-3 sh-py-1.5 sh-bg-neutral-200 !sh-text-black sh-flex sh-justify-between sh-items-center sh-relative\">\n      <div><span class=\"shortcode sh-text-base sh-font-semibold sh-no-underline\">1924: Main Library building is completed<\/span><\/div>\n      <div>\n        <div class=\"sh-flex sh-flex-col\"> \n          <div><span class=\"shortcode sh-text-xs sh-transition sh-duration-500 sh-ease-in-out sh-bg-neutral-200 !sh-text-black !sh-no-underline ui-lib-coll-pan-id11_label\" > expand <\/span><\/div>\n          <div class=\"sh-flex sh-justify-center -sh-mt-1\"><i class=\"shortcode fa-solid fa-caret-down sh-text-xl sh-font-semibold sh-transition sh-duration-500 sh-ease-in-out sh-bg-neutral-200 !sh-text-black !sh-no-underline ui-lib-coll-pan-id11_arrow\" ><\/i> <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n      <button type=\"button\" id=\"ui-lib-coll-pan-id11\" class=\"shortcode sh-absolute sh-top-0 sh-left-0 sh-w-full sh-h-full sh-bg-transparent focus:sh-outline-none focus-visible:sh-ring focus-visible:sh-ring-orange-700\" data-toggle=\"ui_lib_collapse\" data-target=\".ui-lib-coll-pan-id11\" aria-controls=\"ui-lib-coll-pan-id11\" aria-expanded=\"false\" title=\"1924: Main Library building is completed\"><\/button>\n    <\/div>\n  <div class=\"shortcode sh-text-black sh-block sh-h-auto sh-max-h-0 sh-overflow-hidden sh-transition-max-height sh-duration-500 sh-ease-in-out ui-lib-coll-pan-id11\"  inert>\n      <div class=\"shortcode sh-px-2 sh-py-2\"><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/archon.library.illinois.edu\/archives\/index.php?p=digitallibrary\/digitalcontent&amp;id=1738\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-6529\" src=\"http:\/\/wordpress.library.illinois.edu\/geninfo\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2024\/07\/0001458.jpg\" alt=\"Photograph of library building under construction from the University of Illinois Archives\" width=\"621\" height=\"502\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wordpress.library.illinois.edu\/geninfo\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2024\/07\/0001458.jpg 751w, https:\/\/wordpress.library.illinois.edu\/geninfo\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2024\/07\/0001458-300x242.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 621px) 100vw, 621px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> <\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"shortcode sh-grid sh-grid-cols-1 md:sh-grid-cols-12 sh-gap-3\"> <div class=\"shortcode sh-col-span-3 sh-pb-3\"> <\/div> <div class=\"shortcode sh-col-span-9 sh-pb-3\"><div class=\"shortcode sh-p-4 sh-rounded sh-drop-shadow-sm sh-bg-neutral-200 !sh-text-black \"><div><div class=\"\"><strong>1926: Library is moved into the Main Library building<\/strong><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> <\/div>\n<div class=\"shortcode sh-grid sh-grid-cols-1 md:sh-grid-cols-12 sh-gap-3\"> <div class=\"shortcode sh-col-span-3 sh-pb-3\"> <\/div> <div class=\"shortcode sh-col-span-9 sh-pb-3\">\n  <div id=\"ui_lib_panel\" class=\"shortcode sh-w-full !sh-border !sh-border-gray-300 sh-drop-shadow-sm sh-mb-2\">\n    \n    <div class=\"shortcode sh-w-full sh-px-3 sh-py-1.5 sh-bg-neutral-200 !sh-text-black sh-flex sh-justify-between sh-items-center sh-relative\">\n      <div><span class=\"shortcode sh-text-base sh-font-semibold sh-no-underline\">1929: Main Library dedication and Second Stack addition<\/span><\/div>\n      <div>\n        <div class=\"sh-flex sh-flex-col\"> \n          <div><span class=\"shortcode sh-text-xs sh-transition sh-duration-500 sh-ease-in-out sh-bg-neutral-200 !sh-text-black !sh-no-underline ui-lib-coll-pan-id12_label\" > expand <\/span><\/div>\n          <div class=\"sh-flex sh-justify-center -sh-mt-1\"><i class=\"shortcode fa-solid fa-caret-down sh-text-xl sh-font-semibold sh-transition sh-duration-500 sh-ease-in-out sh-bg-neutral-200 !sh-text-black !sh-no-underline ui-lib-coll-pan-id12_arrow\" ><\/i> <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n      <button type=\"button\" id=\"ui-lib-coll-pan-id12\" class=\"shortcode sh-absolute sh-top-0 sh-left-0 sh-w-full sh-h-full sh-bg-transparent focus:sh-outline-none focus-visible:sh-ring focus-visible:sh-ring-orange-700\" data-toggle=\"ui_lib_collapse\" data-target=\".ui-lib-coll-pan-id12\" aria-controls=\"ui-lib-coll-pan-id12\" aria-expanded=\"false\" title=\"1929: Main Library dedication and Second Stack addition\"><\/button>\n    <\/div>\n  <div class=\"shortcode sh-text-black sh-block sh-h-auto sh-max-h-0 sh-overflow-hidden sh-transition-max-height sh-duration-500 sh-ease-in-out ui-lib-coll-pan-id12\"  inert>\n      <div class=\"shortcode sh-px-2 sh-py-2\">Main Library is dedicated; Second Stack addition is completed with federal relief funds.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/archon.library.illinois.edu\/archives\/index.php?p=digitallibrary\/digitalcontent&amp;id=3247\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-6530 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/wordpress.library.illinois.edu\/geninfo\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2024\/07\/0003165.jpg\" alt=\"Photograph from the University of Illinois Archives of one aisle in the bookstacks of the Main Library with several shelves full of books\" width=\"621\" height=\"502\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wordpress.library.illinois.edu\/geninfo\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2024\/07\/0003165.jpg 710w, https:\/\/wordpress.library.illinois.edu\/geninfo\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2024\/07\/0003165-300x243.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 621px) 100vw, 621px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> <\/div>\n<div class=\"shortcode sh-grid sh-grid-cols-1 md:sh-grid-cols-12 sh-gap-3\"><div class=\"shortcode sh-col-span-3 sh-pb-3\"><div class=\"shortcode sh-p-4 sh-rounded sh-drop-shadow-sm sh-bg-blue-100 !sh-text-black \"><div><div class=\"\"><strong>1930\u20131939<\/strong><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"shortcode sh-col-span-9 sh-pb-3\">\n  <div id=\"ui_lib_panel\" class=\"shortcode sh-w-full !sh-border !sh-border-gray-300 sh-drop-shadow-sm sh-mb-2\">\n    \n    <div class=\"shortcode sh-w-full sh-px-3 sh-py-1.5 sh-bg-neutral-200 !sh-text-black sh-flex sh-justify-between sh-items-center sh-relative\">\n      <div><span class=\"shortcode sh-text-base sh-font-semibold sh-no-underline\">1935: 1 millionth volume acquired<\/span><\/div>\n      <div>\n        <div class=\"sh-flex sh-flex-col\"> \n          <div><span class=\"shortcode sh-text-xs sh-transition sh-duration-500 sh-ease-in-out sh-bg-neutral-200 !sh-text-black !sh-no-underline ui-lib-coll-pan-id13_label\" > expand <\/span><\/div>\n          <div class=\"sh-flex sh-justify-center -sh-mt-1\"><i class=\"shortcode fa-solid fa-caret-down sh-text-xl sh-font-semibold sh-transition sh-duration-500 sh-ease-in-out sh-bg-neutral-200 !sh-text-black !sh-no-underline ui-lib-coll-pan-id13_arrow\" ><\/i> <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n      <button type=\"button\" id=\"ui-lib-coll-pan-id13\" class=\"shortcode sh-absolute sh-top-0 sh-left-0 sh-w-full sh-h-full sh-bg-transparent focus:sh-outline-none focus-visible:sh-ring focus-visible:sh-ring-orange-700\" data-toggle=\"ui_lib_collapse\" data-target=\".ui-lib-coll-pan-id13\" aria-controls=\"ui-lib-coll-pan-id13\" aria-expanded=\"false\" title=\"1935: 1 millionth volume acquired\"><\/button>\n    <\/div>\n  <div class=\"shortcode sh-text-black sh-block sh-h-auto sh-max-h-0 sh-overflow-hidden sh-transition-max-height sh-duration-500 sh-ease-in-out ui-lib-coll-pan-id13\"  inert>\n      <div class=\"shortcode sh-px-2 sh-py-2\">Sir Walter Raleigh, <em>The History of the World<\/em>. London, England: Printed by William Stansby for Walter Burre, 1614. Gift of John Needels Chester.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.library.illinois.edu\/friends\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Millionth-Volume-Booklet.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-6546\" src=\"http:\/\/wordpress.library.illinois.edu\/geninfo\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2024\/07\/raleigh-one-millionth.jpg\" alt=\"Page of &quot;The History of the World&quot;\" width=\"313\" height=\"502\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wordpress.library.illinois.edu\/geninfo\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2024\/07\/raleigh-one-millionth.jpg 338w, https:\/\/wordpress.library.illinois.edu\/geninfo\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2024\/07\/raleigh-one-millionth-187x300.jpg 187w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 313px) 100vw, 313px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> <\/div>\n<div class=\"shortcode sh-grid sh-grid-cols-1 md:sh-grid-cols-12 sh-gap-3\"> <div class=\"shortcode sh-col-span-3 sh-pb-3\"> <div class=\"shortcode sh-p-4 sh-rounded sh-drop-shadow-sm sh-bg-altgeld !sh-text-white \"><div><div class=\"\"><strong>1940\u20131949<\/strong><\/div><\/div><\/div> <\/div> <div class=\"shortcode sh-col-span-9 sh-pb-3\">\n  <div id=\"ui_lib_panel\" class=\"shortcode sh-w-full !sh-border !sh-border-gray-300 sh-drop-shadow-sm sh-mb-2\">\n    \n    <div class=\"shortcode sh-w-full sh-px-3 sh-py-1.5 sh-bg-neutral-200 !sh-text-black sh-flex sh-justify-between sh-items-center sh-relative\">\n      <div><span class=\"shortcode sh-text-base sh-font-semibold sh-no-underline\">1940: Carl M. White, Librarian (1940\u20131943); Third Stack addition is completed.<\/span><\/div>\n      <div>\n        <div class=\"sh-flex sh-flex-col\"> \n          <div><span class=\"shortcode sh-text-xs sh-transition sh-duration-500 sh-ease-in-out sh-bg-neutral-200 !sh-text-black !sh-no-underline ui-lib-coll-pan-id14_label\" > expand <\/span><\/div>\n          <div class=\"sh-flex sh-justify-center -sh-mt-1\"><i class=\"shortcode fa-solid fa-caret-down sh-text-xl sh-font-semibold sh-transition sh-duration-500 sh-ease-in-out sh-bg-neutral-200 !sh-text-black !sh-no-underline ui-lib-coll-pan-id14_arrow\" ><\/i> <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n      <button type=\"button\" id=\"ui-lib-coll-pan-id14\" class=\"shortcode sh-absolute sh-top-0 sh-left-0 sh-w-full sh-h-full sh-bg-transparent focus:sh-outline-none focus-visible:sh-ring focus-visible:sh-ring-orange-700\" data-toggle=\"ui_lib_collapse\" data-target=\".ui-lib-coll-pan-id14\" aria-controls=\"ui-lib-coll-pan-id14\" aria-expanded=\"false\" title=\"1940: Carl M. White, Librarian (1940\u20131943); Third Stack addition is completed.\"><\/button>\n    <\/div>\n  <div class=\"shortcode sh-text-black sh-block sh-h-auto sh-max-h-0 sh-overflow-hidden sh-transition-max-height sh-duration-500 sh-ease-in-out ui-lib-coll-pan-id14\"  inert>\n      <div class=\"shortcode sh-px-2 sh-py-2\"><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/archon.library.illinois.edu\/archives\/index.php?p=digitallibrary\/digitalcontent&amp;id=6563\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-6531\" src=\"http:\/\/wordpress.library.illinois.edu\/geninfo\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2024\/07\/0005345.jpg\" alt=\"Photograph of Carl M. White from the University of Illinois Archives\" width=\"333\" height=\"502\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wordpress.library.illinois.edu\/geninfo\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2024\/07\/0005345.jpg 573w, https:\/\/wordpress.library.illinois.edu\/geninfo\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2024\/07\/0005345-199x300.jpg 199w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 333px) 100vw, 333px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> <\/div>\n<div class=\"shortcode sh-grid sh-grid-cols-1 md:sh-grid-cols-12 sh-gap-3\"> <div class=\"shortcode sh-col-span-3 sh-pb-3\"> <\/div> <div class=\"shortcode sh-col-span-9 sh-pb-3\">\n  <div id=\"ui_lib_panel\" class=\"shortcode sh-w-full !sh-border !sh-border-gray-300 sh-drop-shadow-sm sh-mb-2\">\n    \n    <div class=\"shortcode sh-w-full sh-px-3 sh-py-1.5 sh-bg-neutral-200 !sh-text-black sh-flex sh-justify-between sh-items-center sh-relative\">\n      <div><span class=\"shortcode sh-text-base sh-font-semibold sh-no-underline\">1943: Robert B. Downs, Director (1943\u20131958) then Dean (1958\u20131971)<\/span><\/div>\n      <div>\n        <div class=\"sh-flex sh-flex-col\"> \n          <div><span class=\"shortcode sh-text-xs sh-transition sh-duration-500 sh-ease-in-out sh-bg-neutral-200 !sh-text-black !sh-no-underline ui-lib-coll-pan-id15_label\" > expand <\/span><\/div>\n          <div class=\"sh-flex sh-justify-center -sh-mt-1\"><i class=\"shortcode fa-solid fa-caret-down sh-text-xl sh-font-semibold sh-transition sh-duration-500 sh-ease-in-out sh-bg-neutral-200 !sh-text-black !sh-no-underline ui-lib-coll-pan-id15_arrow\" ><\/i> <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n      <button type=\"button\" id=\"ui-lib-coll-pan-id15\" class=\"shortcode sh-absolute sh-top-0 sh-left-0 sh-w-full sh-h-full sh-bg-transparent focus:sh-outline-none focus-visible:sh-ring focus-visible:sh-ring-orange-700\" data-toggle=\"ui_lib_collapse\" data-target=\".ui-lib-coll-pan-id15\" aria-controls=\"ui-lib-coll-pan-id15\" aria-expanded=\"false\" title=\"1943: Robert B. Downs, Director (1943\u20131958) then Dean (1958\u20131971)\"><\/button>\n    <\/div>\n  <div class=\"shortcode sh-text-black sh-block sh-h-auto sh-max-h-0 sh-overflow-hidden sh-transition-max-height sh-duration-500 sh-ease-in-out ui-lib-coll-pan-id15\"  inert>\n      <div class=\"shortcode sh-px-2 sh-py-2\">Robert B. Downs is named Director of the Library and Library School (1943\u20131958); Dean of Library Administration (1958\u20131971)<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/archon.library.illinois.edu\/archives\/index.php?p=digitallibrary\/digitalcontent&amp;id=4254\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-6532 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/wordpress.library.illinois.edu\/geninfo\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2024\/07\/0001916.jpg\" alt=\"Photograph from the University of Illinois Archives of Robert Downs standing outside the Main Library and Undergraduate Library\" width=\"273\" height=\"289\" \/><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"shortcode sh-grid sh-grid-cols-1 md:sh-grid-cols-12 sh-gap-3\"> <div class=\"shortcode sh-col-span-3 sh-pb-3\"> <\/div><div class=\"shortcode sh-col-span-9 sh-pb-3\">\n  <div id=\"ui_lib_panel\" class=\"shortcode sh-w-full !sh-border !sh-border-gray-300 sh-drop-shadow-sm sh-mb-2\">\n    \n    <div class=\"shortcode sh-w-full sh-px-3 sh-py-1.5 sh-bg-neutral-200 !sh-text-black sh-flex sh-justify-between sh-items-center sh-relative\">\n      <div><span class=\"shortcode sh-text-base sh-font-semibold sh-no-underline\">1946: 2 millionth volume acquired<\/span><\/div>\n      <div>\n        <div class=\"sh-flex sh-flex-col\"> \n          <div><span class=\"shortcode sh-text-xs sh-transition sh-duration-500 sh-ease-in-out sh-bg-neutral-200 !sh-text-black !sh-no-underline ui-lib-coll-pan-id16_label\" > expand <\/span><\/div>\n          <div class=\"sh-flex sh-justify-center -sh-mt-1\"><i class=\"shortcode fa-solid fa-caret-down sh-text-xl sh-font-semibold sh-transition sh-duration-500 sh-ease-in-out sh-bg-neutral-200 !sh-text-black !sh-no-underline ui-lib-coll-pan-id16_arrow\" ><\/i> <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n      <button type=\"button\" id=\"ui-lib-coll-pan-id16\" class=\"shortcode sh-absolute sh-top-0 sh-left-0 sh-w-full sh-h-full sh-bg-transparent focus:sh-outline-none focus-visible:sh-ring focus-visible:sh-ring-orange-700\" data-toggle=\"ui_lib_collapse\" data-target=\".ui-lib-coll-pan-id16\" aria-controls=\"ui-lib-coll-pan-id16\" aria-expanded=\"false\" title=\"1946: 2 millionth volume acquired\"><\/button>\n    <\/div>\n  <div class=\"shortcode sh-text-black sh-block sh-h-auto sh-max-h-0 sh-overflow-hidden sh-transition-max-height sh-duration-500 sh-ease-in-out ui-lib-coll-pan-id16\"  inert>\n      <div class=\"shortcode sh-px-2 sh-py-2\"><br \/>\nHenry De Wolf Smyth. <em>A General Account of the Development of Methods of Using Atomic Energy for Military Purposes under the Auspices of the United States Government, 1940\u20131945.<\/em> Washington, D.C.: Printed in the Adjutant General\u2019s Office, 1945. Acquired from the United States Government.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.library.illinois.edu\/friends\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Millionth-Volume-Booklet.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-6547\" src=\"http:\/\/wordpress.library.illinois.edu\/geninfo\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2024\/07\/smyth-two-millionth.jpg\" alt=\"Preface page from &quot;A General Account of the Development of Methods of Using Atomic Energy for Military purposes under the Auspices of the United States Government&quot;\" width=\"326\" height=\"502\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wordpress.library.illinois.edu\/geninfo\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2024\/07\/smyth-two-millionth.jpg 338w, https:\/\/wordpress.library.illinois.edu\/geninfo\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2024\/07\/smyth-two-millionth-195x300.jpg 195w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 326px) 100vw, 326px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> <\/div>\n<div class=\"shortcode sh-grid sh-grid-cols-1 md:sh-grid-cols-12 sh-gap-3\"> <div class=\"shortcode sh-col-span-3 sh-pb-3\"><div class=\"shortcode sh-p-4 sh-rounded sh-drop-shadow-sm sh-bg-il_blue !sh-text-white \"><div><div class=\"[&_a]:!sh-text-white [&_a]:visited:!sh-text-white\"><strong>1950\u20131959<\/strong><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> <div class=\"shortcode sh-col-span-9 sh-pb-3\">\n  <div id=\"ui_lib_panel\" class=\"shortcode sh-w-full !sh-border !sh-border-gray-300 sh-drop-shadow-sm sh-mb-2\">\n    \n    <div class=\"shortcode sh-w-full sh-px-3 sh-py-1.5 sh-bg-neutral-200 !sh-text-black sh-flex sh-justify-between sh-items-center sh-relative\">\n      <div><span class=\"shortcode sh-text-base sh-font-semibold sh-no-underline\">1956: 3 millionth volume acquired<\/span><\/div>\n      <div>\n        <div class=\"sh-flex sh-flex-col\"> \n          <div><span class=\"shortcode sh-text-xs sh-transition sh-duration-500 sh-ease-in-out sh-bg-neutral-200 !sh-text-black !sh-no-underline ui-lib-coll-pan-id17_label\" > expand <\/span><\/div>\n          <div class=\"sh-flex sh-justify-center -sh-mt-1\"><i class=\"shortcode fa-solid fa-caret-down sh-text-xl sh-font-semibold sh-transition sh-duration-500 sh-ease-in-out sh-bg-neutral-200 !sh-text-black !sh-no-underline ui-lib-coll-pan-id17_arrow\" ><\/i> <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n      <button type=\"button\" id=\"ui-lib-coll-pan-id17\" class=\"shortcode sh-absolute sh-top-0 sh-left-0 sh-w-full sh-h-full sh-bg-transparent focus:sh-outline-none focus-visible:sh-ring focus-visible:sh-ring-orange-700\" data-toggle=\"ui_lib_collapse\" data-target=\".ui-lib-coll-pan-id17\" aria-controls=\"ui-lib-coll-pan-id17\" aria-expanded=\"false\" title=\"1956: 3 millionth volume acquired\"><\/button>\n    <\/div>\n  <div class=\"shortcode sh-text-black sh-block sh-h-auto sh-max-h-0 sh-overflow-hidden sh-transition-max-height sh-duration-500 sh-ease-in-out ui-lib-coll-pan-id17\"  inert>\n      <div class=\"shortcode sh-px-2 sh-py-2\">Pomponius Mela.<em> Cosmographia, sive, De situ orbis.<\/em> Salamanca: Printer of Nebrissensis, Gramatical, 1498. <span class=\"TextRun SCXW186958968 BCX2\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW186958968 BCX2\">Acquired<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW186958968 BCX2\"> from C. A. Stonehill.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.library.illinois.edu\/friends\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Millionth-Volume-Booklet.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-6548 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/wordpress.library.illinois.edu\/geninfo\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2024\/07\/mela-three-millionth.jpg\" alt=\"Page from &quot;Cosmographia sive, de situ orbis&quot;\" width=\"338\" height=\"475\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wordpress.library.illinois.edu\/geninfo\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2024\/07\/mela-three-millionth.jpg 338w, https:\/\/wordpress.library.illinois.edu\/geninfo\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2024\/07\/mela-three-millionth-213x300.jpg 213w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 338px) 100vw, 338px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"shortcode sh-grid sh-grid-cols-1 md:sh-grid-cols-12 sh-gap-3\"><div class=\"shortcode sh-col-span-3 sh-pb-3\"><\/div> <div class=\"shortcode sh-col-span-9 sh-pb-3\"><div class=\"shortcode sh-p-4 sh-rounded sh-drop-shadow-sm sh-bg-neutral-200 !sh-text-black \"><div><div class=\"\"><strong>1958: Fourth Stack addition is completed<\/strong><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> <\/div>\n<div class=\"shortcode sh-grid sh-grid-cols-1 md:sh-grid-cols-12 sh-gap-3\"> <div class=\"shortcode sh-col-span-3 sh-pb-3\"> <div class=\"shortcode sh-p-4 sh-rounded sh-drop-shadow-sm sh-bg-blue-100 !sh-text-black \"><div><div class=\"\"><strong>1960\u20131969<\/strong><\/div><\/div><\/div> <\/div> <div class=\"shortcode sh-col-span-9 sh-pb-3\">\n  <div id=\"ui_lib_panel\" class=\"shortcode sh-w-full !sh-border !sh-border-gray-300 sh-drop-shadow-sm sh-mb-2\">\n    \n    <div class=\"shortcode sh-w-full sh-px-3 sh-py-1.5 sh-bg-neutral-200 !sh-text-black sh-flex sh-justify-between sh-items-center sh-relative\">\n      <div><span class=\"shortcode sh-text-base sh-font-semibold sh-no-underline\">1966: 4 millionth volume acquired<\/span><\/div>\n      <div>\n        <div class=\"sh-flex sh-flex-col\"> \n          <div><span class=\"shortcode sh-text-xs sh-transition sh-duration-500 sh-ease-in-out sh-bg-neutral-200 !sh-text-black !sh-no-underline ui-lib-coll-pan-id18_label\" > expand <\/span><\/div>\n          <div class=\"sh-flex sh-justify-center -sh-mt-1\"><i class=\"shortcode fa-solid fa-caret-down sh-text-xl sh-font-semibold sh-transition sh-duration-500 sh-ease-in-out sh-bg-neutral-200 !sh-text-black !sh-no-underline ui-lib-coll-pan-id18_arrow\" ><\/i> <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n      <button type=\"button\" id=\"ui-lib-coll-pan-id18\" class=\"shortcode sh-absolute sh-top-0 sh-left-0 sh-w-full sh-h-full sh-bg-transparent focus:sh-outline-none focus-visible:sh-ring focus-visible:sh-ring-orange-700\" data-toggle=\"ui_lib_collapse\" data-target=\".ui-lib-coll-pan-id18\" aria-controls=\"ui-lib-coll-pan-id18\" aria-expanded=\"false\" title=\"1966: 4 millionth volume acquired\"><\/button>\n    <\/div>\n  <div class=\"shortcode sh-text-black sh-block sh-h-auto sh-max-h-0 sh-overflow-hidden sh-transition-max-height sh-duration-500 sh-ease-in-out ui-lib-coll-pan-id18\"  inert>\n      <div class=\"shortcode sh-px-2 sh-py-2\">Lycophron. <em>Lycophronos tou Chalkide\u014ds Alexandra.<\/em> Geneva: Paul Estienne, 1601. [John Milton\u2019s copy] Acquired from C. A. Stonehill.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.library.illinois.edu\/friends\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Millionth-Volume-Booklet.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-6549 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/wordpress.library.illinois.edu\/geninfo\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2024\/07\/lycophron-four-millionth.jpg\" alt=\"Page from Lycophronos tou chalkideos alexandra\" width=\"338\" height=\"483\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wordpress.library.illinois.edu\/geninfo\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2024\/07\/lycophron-four-millionth.jpg 338w, https:\/\/wordpress.library.illinois.edu\/geninfo\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2024\/07\/lycophron-four-millionth-210x300.jpg 210w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 338px) 100vw, 338px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> <\/div>\n<div class=\"shortcode sh-grid sh-grid-cols-1 md:sh-grid-cols-12 sh-gap-3\"> <div class=\"shortcode sh-col-span-3 sh-pb-3\"> <\/div> <div class=\"shortcode sh-col-span-9 sh-pb-3\">\n  <div id=\"ui_lib_panel\" class=\"shortcode sh-w-full !sh-border !sh-border-gray-300 sh-drop-shadow-sm sh-mb-2\">\n    \n    <div class=\"shortcode sh-w-full sh-px-3 sh-py-1.5 sh-bg-neutral-200 !sh-text-black sh-flex sh-justify-between sh-items-center sh-relative\">\n      <div><span class=\"shortcode sh-text-base sh-font-semibold sh-no-underline\">1969: Undergraduate Library Building opens<\/span><\/div>\n      <div>\n        <div class=\"sh-flex sh-flex-col\"> \n          <div><span class=\"shortcode sh-text-xs sh-transition sh-duration-500 sh-ease-in-out sh-bg-neutral-200 !sh-text-black !sh-no-underline ui-lib-coll-pan-id19_label\" > expand <\/span><\/div>\n          <div class=\"sh-flex sh-justify-center -sh-mt-1\"><i class=\"shortcode fa-solid fa-caret-down sh-text-xl sh-font-semibold sh-transition sh-duration-500 sh-ease-in-out sh-bg-neutral-200 !sh-text-black !sh-no-underline ui-lib-coll-pan-id19_arrow\" ><\/i> <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n      <button type=\"button\" id=\"ui-lib-coll-pan-id19\" class=\"shortcode sh-absolute sh-top-0 sh-left-0 sh-w-full sh-h-full sh-bg-transparent focus:sh-outline-none focus-visible:sh-ring focus-visible:sh-ring-orange-700\" data-toggle=\"ui_lib_collapse\" data-target=\".ui-lib-coll-pan-id19\" aria-controls=\"ui-lib-coll-pan-id19\" aria-expanded=\"false\" title=\"1969: Undergraduate Library Building opens\"><\/button>\n    <\/div>\n  <div class=\"shortcode sh-text-black sh-block sh-h-auto sh-max-h-0 sh-overflow-hidden sh-transition-max-height sh-duration-500 sh-ease-in-out ui-lib-coll-pan-id19\"  inert>\n      <div class=\"shortcode sh-px-2 sh-py-2\"><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/archon.library.illinois.edu\/archives\/index.php?p=digitallibrary\/digitalcontent&amp;id=3603\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-6533\" src=\"http:\/\/wordpress.library.illinois.edu\/geninfo\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2024\/07\/0003550.jpg\" alt=\"Photograph from the University of Illinois Archives of an aerial view of the entrances and atrium of the Undergraduate Library, University Library and Gregory Hall also visible\" width=\"627\" height=\"502\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wordpress.library.illinois.edu\/geninfo\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2024\/07\/0003550.jpg 698w, https:\/\/wordpress.library.illinois.edu\/geninfo\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2024\/07\/0003550-300x240.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 627px) 100vw, 627px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"shortcode sh-grid sh-grid-cols-1 md:sh-grid-cols-12 sh-gap-3\"> <div class=\"shortcode sh-col-span-3 sh-pb-3\"><div class=\"shortcode sh-p-4 sh-rounded sh-drop-shadow-sm sh-bg-altgeld !sh-text-white \"><div><div class=\"\"><strong>1970\u20131979<\/strong><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"shortcode sh-col-span-9 sh-pb-3\"><div class=\"shortcode sh-p-4 sh-rounded sh-drop-shadow-sm sh-bg-neutral-200 !sh-text-black \"><div><div class=\"\"><strong>1970: Fifth Stack addition is completed<\/strong><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> <\/div>\n<div class=\"shortcode sh-grid sh-grid-cols-1 md:sh-grid-cols-12 sh-gap-3\"><div class=\"shortcode sh-col-span-12 sh-pb-3\"><div class=\"shortcode sh-grid sh-grid-cols-1 md:sh-grid-cols-12 sh-gap-3\"> <div class=\"shortcode sh-col-span-3 sh-pb-3\"><\/div> <div class=\"shortcode sh-col-span-9 sh-pb-3\">\n  <div id=\"ui_lib_panel\" class=\"shortcode sh-w-full !sh-border !sh-border-gray-300 sh-drop-shadow-sm sh-mb-2\">\n    \n    <div class=\"shortcode sh-w-full sh-px-3 sh-py-1.5 sh-bg-neutral-200 !sh-text-black sh-flex sh-justify-between sh-items-center sh-relative\">\n      <div><span class=\"shortcode sh-text-base sh-font-semibold sh-no-underline\">1971: Lucien W. White and Herbert Goldhor<\/span><\/div>\n      <div>\n        <div class=\"sh-flex sh-flex-col\"> \n          <div><span class=\"shortcode sh-text-xs sh-transition sh-duration-500 sh-ease-in-out sh-bg-neutral-200 !sh-text-black !sh-no-underline ui-lib-coll-pan-id20_label\" > expand <\/span><\/div>\n          <div class=\"sh-flex sh-justify-center -sh-mt-1\"><i class=\"shortcode fa-solid fa-caret-down sh-text-xl sh-font-semibold sh-transition sh-duration-500 sh-ease-in-out sh-bg-neutral-200 !sh-text-black !sh-no-underline ui-lib-coll-pan-id20_arrow\" ><\/i> <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n      <button type=\"button\" id=\"ui-lib-coll-pan-id20\" class=\"shortcode sh-absolute sh-top-0 sh-left-0 sh-w-full sh-h-full sh-bg-transparent focus:sh-outline-none focus-visible:sh-ring focus-visible:sh-ring-orange-700\" data-toggle=\"ui_lib_collapse\" data-target=\".ui-lib-coll-pan-id20\" aria-controls=\"ui-lib-coll-pan-id20\" aria-expanded=\"false\" title=\"1971: Lucien W. White and Herbert Goldhor\"><\/button>\n    <\/div>\n  <div class=\"shortcode sh-text-black sh-block sh-h-auto sh-max-h-0 sh-overflow-hidden sh-transition-max-height sh-duration-500 sh-ease-in-out ui-lib-coll-pan-id20\"  inert>\n      <div class=\"shortcode sh-px-2 sh-py-2\">Lucien W. White is named University Librarian (1971\u20131975). Library and Library School are separated. White becomes University Librarian and Herbert Goldhor becomes director of the School.<\/p>\n<div class=\"shortcode sh-grid sh-grid-cols-1 md:sh-grid-cols-12 sh-gap-3\"> <div class=\"shortcode sh-col-span-6 sh-pb-3\"><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_6534\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-6534\" style=\"width: 273px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/archon.library.illinois.edu\/archives\/index.php?p=digitallibrary\/digitalcontent&amp;id=6561\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-6534\" src=\"http:\/\/wordpress.library.illinois.edu\/geninfo\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2024\/07\/0005343.jpg\" alt=\"Photo of Lucien L. White from the University of Illinois Archives\" width=\"273\" height=\"350\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wordpress.library.illinois.edu\/geninfo\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2024\/07\/0005343.jpg 445w, https:\/\/wordpress.library.illinois.edu\/geninfo\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2024\/07\/0005343-234x300.jpg 234w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 273px) 100vw, 273px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-6534\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Lucien L. White<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><\/div><div class=\"shortcode sh-col-span-6 sh-pb-3\"><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_6535\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-6535\" style=\"width: 290px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/archon.library.illinois.edu\/archives\/index.php?p=digitallibrary\/digitalcontent&amp;id=4096\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-6535\" src=\"http:\/\/wordpress.library.illinois.edu\/geninfo\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2024\/07\/0003899.jpg\" alt=\"Photo from the University of Illinois Archives of Herbert Goldhor and Barbara Donagan seated at a table with various publications, including &quot;Library Trends&quot;\" width=\"290\" height=\"360\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wordpress.library.illinois.edu\/geninfo\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2024\/07\/0003899.jpg 576w, https:\/\/wordpress.library.illinois.edu\/geninfo\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2024\/07\/0003899-241x300.jpg 241w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 290px) 100vw, 290px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-6535\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Herbert Goldhor (right) with Barbara Donagan (left)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"shortcode sh-grid sh-grid-cols-1 md:sh-grid-cols-12 sh-gap-3\"><div class=\"shortcode sh-col-span-3 sh-pb-3\"><\/div> <div class=\"shortcode sh-col-span-9 sh-pb-3\">\n  <div id=\"ui_lib_panel\" class=\"shortcode sh-w-full !sh-border !sh-border-gray-300 sh-drop-shadow-sm sh-mb-2\">\n    \n    <div class=\"shortcode sh-w-full sh-px-3 sh-py-1.5 sh-bg-neutral-200 !sh-text-black sh-flex sh-justify-between sh-items-center sh-relative\">\n      <div><span class=\"shortcode sh-text-base sh-font-semibold sh-no-underline\">1972: Library Friends Group<\/span><\/div>\n      <div>\n        <div class=\"sh-flex sh-flex-col\"> \n          <div><span class=\"shortcode sh-text-xs sh-transition sh-duration-500 sh-ease-in-out sh-bg-neutral-200 !sh-text-black !sh-no-underline ui-lib-coll-pan-id21_label\" > expand <\/span><\/div>\n          <div class=\"sh-flex sh-justify-center -sh-mt-1\"><i class=\"shortcode fa-solid fa-caret-down sh-text-xl sh-font-semibold sh-transition sh-duration-500 sh-ease-in-out sh-bg-neutral-200 !sh-text-black !sh-no-underline ui-lib-coll-pan-id21_arrow\" ><\/i> <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n      <button type=\"button\" id=\"ui-lib-coll-pan-id21\" class=\"shortcode sh-absolute sh-top-0 sh-left-0 sh-w-full sh-h-full sh-bg-transparent focus:sh-outline-none focus-visible:sh-ring focus-visible:sh-ring-orange-700\" data-toggle=\"ui_lib_collapse\" data-target=\".ui-lib-coll-pan-id21\" aria-controls=\"ui-lib-coll-pan-id21\" aria-expanded=\"false\" title=\"1972: Library Friends Group\"><\/button>\n    <\/div>\n  <div class=\"shortcode sh-text-black sh-block sh-h-auto sh-max-h-0 sh-overflow-hidden sh-transition-max-height sh-duration-500 sh-ease-in-out ui-lib-coll-pan-id21\"  inert>\n      <div class=\"shortcode sh-px-2 sh-py-2\">Library Friends group is founded to increase visibility &amp; financial support for the Library<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"shortcode sh-grid sh-grid-cols-1 md:sh-grid-cols-12 sh-gap-3\"><div class=\"shortcode sh-col-span-3 sh-pb-3\"><\/div> <div class=\"shortcode sh-col-span-9 sh-pb-3\">\n  <div id=\"ui_lib_panel\" class=\"shortcode sh-w-full !sh-border !sh-border-gray-300 sh-drop-shadow-sm sh-mb-2\">\n    \n    <div class=\"shortcode sh-w-full sh-px-3 sh-py-1.5 sh-bg-neutral-200 !sh-text-black sh-flex sh-justify-between sh-items-center sh-relative\">\n      <div><span class=\"shortcode sh-text-base sh-font-semibold sh-no-underline\">1974: 5 millionth volume acquired<\/span><\/div>\n      <div>\n        <div class=\"sh-flex sh-flex-col\"> \n          <div><span class=\"shortcode sh-text-xs sh-transition sh-duration-500 sh-ease-in-out sh-bg-neutral-200 !sh-text-black !sh-no-underline ui-lib-coll-pan-id22_label\" > expand <\/span><\/div>\n          <div class=\"sh-flex sh-justify-center -sh-mt-1\"><i class=\"shortcode fa-solid fa-caret-down sh-text-xl sh-font-semibold sh-transition sh-duration-500 sh-ease-in-out sh-bg-neutral-200 !sh-text-black !sh-no-underline ui-lib-coll-pan-id22_arrow\" ><\/i> <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n      <button type=\"button\" id=\"ui-lib-coll-pan-id22\" class=\"shortcode sh-absolute sh-top-0 sh-left-0 sh-w-full sh-h-full sh-bg-transparent focus:sh-outline-none focus-visible:sh-ring focus-visible:sh-ring-orange-700\" data-toggle=\"ui_lib_collapse\" data-target=\".ui-lib-coll-pan-id22\" aria-controls=\"ui-lib-coll-pan-id22\" aria-expanded=\"false\" title=\"1974: 5 millionth volume acquired\"><\/button>\n    <\/div>\n  <div class=\"shortcode sh-text-black sh-block sh-h-auto sh-max-h-0 sh-overflow-hidden sh-transition-max-height sh-duration-500 sh-ease-in-out ui-lib-coll-pan-id22\"  inert>\n      <div class=\"shortcode sh-px-2 sh-py-2\"> <em>The Holy Bible: Containing the Old Testament and the New: Translated<\/em><br \/>\n<em>into the Indian Language and Ordered to be Printed by the Commissioners of the United Colonies in New-England, at the Charge and with the Consent of the Corporation in England for the<\/em><br \/>\n<em>Propagation of the Gospel amongst the Indians in New-England = Mamusse Wunneetupanatamwe Up-Biblum God Naneeswe Nukkone Testament Kah Wonk Wusku Testament<\/em>. Cambridge,<br \/>\n[Massachusetts]: Samuel Green and Marmaduke Johnson: 1661\u201363. Acquired with assistance from the University of Illinois Library Friends and Research Board.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.library.illinois.edu\/friends\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Millionth-Volume-Booklet.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-6759 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/wordpress.library.illinois.edu\/geninfo\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2024\/11\/holy-bible-5-million.jpg\" alt=\"Page from The Holy Bible: Containing the Old Testament and the New: Translated into the Indian Language and Ordered to be Printed by the Commissioners of the United Colonies in New-England, at the Charge and with the Consent of the Corporation in England for the Propagation of the Gospel amongst the Indians in New-England = Mamusse Wunneetupanatamwe Up-Biblum God Naneeswe Nukkone Testament Kah Wonk Wusku Testament. Cambridge, [Massachusetts]: Samuel Green and Marmaduke Johnson: 1661\u201363\" width=\"338\" height=\"467\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wordpress.library.illinois.edu\/geninfo\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2024\/11\/holy-bible-5-million.jpg 338w, https:\/\/wordpress.library.illinois.edu\/geninfo\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2024\/11\/holy-bible-5-million-217x300.jpg 217w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 338px) 100vw, 338px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"shortcode sh-grid sh-grid-cols-1 md:sh-grid-cols-12 sh-gap-3\"> <div class=\"shortcode sh-col-span-3 sh-pb-3\"><\/div> <div class=\"shortcode sh-col-span-9 sh-pb-3\"><div class=\"shortcode sh-p-4 sh-rounded sh-drop-shadow-sm sh-bg-neutral-200 !sh-text-black \"><div><div class=\"\"><strong>1975: Robert Oram serves as Acting University Librarian (1975\u20131976)<\/strong><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> <\/div>\n<div class=\"shortcode sh-grid sh-grid-cols-1 md:sh-grid-cols-12 sh-gap-3\"><div class=\"shortcode sh-col-span-3 sh-pb-3\"><\/div><div class=\"shortcode sh-col-span-9 sh-pb-3\">\n  <div id=\"ui_lib_panel\" class=\"shortcode sh-w-full !sh-border !sh-border-gray-300 sh-drop-shadow-sm sh-mb-2\">\n    \n    <div class=\"shortcode sh-w-full sh-px-3 sh-py-1.5 sh-bg-neutral-200 !sh-text-black sh-flex sh-justify-between sh-items-center sh-relative\">\n      <div><span class=\"shortcode sh-text-base sh-font-semibold sh-no-underline\">1976: Hugh C. Atkinson, University Librarian (1976\u20131986)<\/span><\/div>\n      <div>\n        <div class=\"sh-flex sh-flex-col\"> \n          <div><span class=\"shortcode sh-text-xs sh-transition sh-duration-500 sh-ease-in-out sh-bg-neutral-200 !sh-text-black !sh-no-underline ui-lib-coll-pan-id23_label\" > expand <\/span><\/div>\n          <div class=\"sh-flex sh-justify-center -sh-mt-1\"><i class=\"shortcode fa-solid fa-caret-down sh-text-xl sh-font-semibold sh-transition sh-duration-500 sh-ease-in-out sh-bg-neutral-200 !sh-text-black !sh-no-underline ui-lib-coll-pan-id23_arrow\" ><\/i> <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n      <button type=\"button\" id=\"ui-lib-coll-pan-id23\" class=\"shortcode sh-absolute sh-top-0 sh-left-0 sh-w-full sh-h-full sh-bg-transparent focus:sh-outline-none focus-visible:sh-ring focus-visible:sh-ring-orange-700\" data-toggle=\"ui_lib_collapse\" data-target=\".ui-lib-coll-pan-id23\" aria-controls=\"ui-lib-coll-pan-id23\" aria-expanded=\"false\" title=\"1976: Hugh C. Atkinson, University Librarian (1976\u20131986)\"><\/button>\n    <\/div>\n  <div class=\"shortcode sh-text-black sh-block sh-h-auto sh-max-h-0 sh-overflow-hidden sh-transition-max-height sh-duration-500 sh-ease-in-out ui-lib-coll-pan-id23\"  inert>\n      <div class=\"shortcode sh-px-2 sh-py-2\">Hugh C. Atkinson is named University Librarian (1976\u20131986).\u202fAtkinson brought automation to the library catalog.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/archon.library.illinois.edu\/archives\/index.php?p=digitallibrary\/digitalcontent&amp;id=6557\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-6539 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/wordpress.library.illinois.edu\/geninfo\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2024\/07\/0005339.jpg\" alt=\"Photograph of Hugh C. Atkinson posed in front of a bookshelf from the University of Illinois Archives\" width=\"700\" height=\"502\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wordpress.library.illinois.edu\/geninfo\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2024\/07\/0005339.jpg 943w, https:\/\/wordpress.library.illinois.edu\/geninfo\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2024\/07\/0005339-300x215.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wordpress.library.illinois.edu\/geninfo\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2024\/07\/0005339-768x551.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"shortcode sh-grid sh-grid-cols-1 md:sh-grid-cols-12 sh-gap-3\"> <div class=\"shortcode sh-col-span-3 sh-pb-3\"><\/div> <div class=\"shortcode sh-col-span-9 sh-pb-3\"><div class=\"shortcode sh-p-4 sh-rounded sh-drop-shadow-sm sh-bg-neutral-200 !sh-text-black \"><div><div class=\"\"><strong>1979: Library School is moved from the Main Library to David Kinley Hall<\/strong><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> <\/div>\n<div class=\"shortcode sh-grid sh-grid-cols-1 md:sh-grid-cols-12 sh-gap-3\"> <div class=\"shortcode sh-col-span-3 sh-pb-3\"><div class=\"shortcode sh-p-4 sh-rounded sh-drop-shadow-sm sh-bg-il_blue !sh-text-white \"><div><div class=\"[&_a]:!sh-text-white [&_a]:visited:!sh-text-white\"><strong>1980\u20131989<\/strong><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"shortcode sh-col-span-9 sh-pb-3\">\n  <div id=\"ui_lib_panel\" class=\"shortcode sh-w-full !sh-border !sh-border-gray-300 sh-drop-shadow-sm sh-mb-2\">\n    \n    <div class=\"shortcode sh-w-full sh-px-3 sh-py-1.5 sh-bg-neutral-200 !sh-text-black sh-flex sh-justify-between sh-items-center sh-relative\">\n      <div><span class=\"shortcode sh-text-base sh-font-semibold sh-no-underline\">1982: 6 millionth volume acquired<\/span><\/div>\n      <div>\n        <div class=\"sh-flex sh-flex-col\"> \n          <div><span class=\"shortcode sh-text-xs sh-transition sh-duration-500 sh-ease-in-out sh-bg-neutral-200 !sh-text-black !sh-no-underline ui-lib-coll-pan-id24_label\" > expand <\/span><\/div>\n          <div class=\"sh-flex sh-justify-center -sh-mt-1\"><i class=\"shortcode fa-solid fa-caret-down sh-text-xl sh-font-semibold sh-transition sh-duration-500 sh-ease-in-out sh-bg-neutral-200 !sh-text-black !sh-no-underline ui-lib-coll-pan-id24_arrow\" ><\/i> <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n      <button type=\"button\" id=\"ui-lib-coll-pan-id24\" class=\"shortcode sh-absolute sh-top-0 sh-left-0 sh-w-full sh-h-full sh-bg-transparent focus:sh-outline-none focus-visible:sh-ring focus-visible:sh-ring-orange-700\" data-toggle=\"ui_lib_collapse\" data-target=\".ui-lib-coll-pan-id24\" aria-controls=\"ui-lib-coll-pan-id24\" aria-expanded=\"false\" title=\"1982: 6 millionth volume acquired\"><\/button>\n    <\/div>\n  <div class=\"shortcode sh-text-black sh-block sh-h-auto sh-max-h-0 sh-overflow-hidden sh-transition-max-height sh-duration-500 sh-ease-in-out ui-lib-coll-pan-id24\"  inert>\n      <div class=\"shortcode sh-px-2 sh-py-2\">John Flamsteed. <em>Historiae coelestis libri duo: quorum prior exhibet catalogum stellarum fixarum Britannicum novum &amp; locupletissimum.<\/em> London, England: J. Matthews, 1712 AND John Flamsteed. <em>Atlas coelestis.<\/em> London, England: 1729. Acquired through the generosity of John E. &#8220;Bud&#8221; Velde, Jr.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.library.illinois.edu\/friends\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Millionth-Volume-Booklet.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-6757 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/wordpress.library.illinois.edu\/geninfo\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2024\/11\/flamsteed-historiae.jpg\" alt=\"Page from John Flamsteed. Historiae coelestis libri duo: quorum prior exhibet catalogum stellarum fixarum Britannicum novum &amp; locupletissimum. London, England: J. Matthews, 1712 AND John Flamsteed. Atlas coelestis. London, England: 1729. \" width=\"338\" height=\"503\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wordpress.library.illinois.edu\/geninfo\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2024\/11\/flamsteed-historiae.jpg 338w, https:\/\/wordpress.library.illinois.edu\/geninfo\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2024\/11\/flamsteed-historiae-202x300.jpg 202w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 338px) 100vw, 338px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> <\/div>\n<div class=\"shortcode sh-grid sh-grid-cols-1 md:sh-grid-cols-12 sh-gap-3\"> <div class=\"shortcode sh-col-span-3 sh-pb-3\"><\/div> <div class=\"shortcode sh-col-span-9 sh-pb-3\">\n  <div id=\"ui_lib_panel\" class=\"shortcode sh-w-full !sh-border !sh-border-gray-300 sh-drop-shadow-sm sh-mb-2\">\n    \n    <div class=\"shortcode sh-w-full sh-px-3 sh-py-1.5 sh-bg-neutral-200 !sh-text-black sh-flex sh-justify-between sh-items-center sh-relative\">\n      <div><span class=\"shortcode sh-text-base sh-font-semibold sh-no-underline\">1984: Sixth Stack addition is completed (compact stacks completed)<\/span><\/div>\n      <div>\n        <div class=\"sh-flex sh-flex-col\"> \n          <div><span class=\"shortcode sh-text-xs sh-transition sh-duration-500 sh-ease-in-out sh-bg-neutral-200 !sh-text-black !sh-no-underline ui-lib-coll-pan-id25_label\" > expand <\/span><\/div>\n          <div class=\"sh-flex sh-justify-center -sh-mt-1\"><i class=\"shortcode fa-solid fa-caret-down sh-text-xl sh-font-semibold sh-transition sh-duration-500 sh-ease-in-out sh-bg-neutral-200 !sh-text-black !sh-no-underline ui-lib-coll-pan-id25_arrow\" ><\/i> <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n      <button type=\"button\" id=\"ui-lib-coll-pan-id25\" class=\"shortcode sh-absolute sh-top-0 sh-left-0 sh-w-full sh-h-full sh-bg-transparent focus:sh-outline-none focus-visible:sh-ring focus-visible:sh-ring-orange-700\" data-toggle=\"ui_lib_collapse\" data-target=\".ui-lib-coll-pan-id25\" aria-controls=\"ui-lib-coll-pan-id25\" aria-expanded=\"false\" title=\"1984: Sixth Stack addition is completed (compact stacks completed)\"><\/button>\n    <\/div>\n  <div class=\"shortcode sh-text-black sh-block sh-h-auto sh-max-h-0 sh-overflow-hidden sh-transition-max-height sh-duration-500 sh-ease-in-out ui-lib-coll-pan-id25\"  inert>\n      <div class=\"shortcode sh-px-2 sh-py-2\"><a href=\"https:\/\/archon.library.illinois.edu\/archives\/index.php?p=digitallibrary\/digitalcontent&amp;id=1740\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-6541 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/wordpress.library.illinois.edu\/geninfo\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2024\/07\/0001460.jpg\" alt=\"Photo from the University of Illinois Archives of the main stacks of the library undergoing construction as part of the sixth addition to the main stacks\" width=\"489\" height=\"351\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wordpress.library.illinois.edu\/geninfo\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2024\/07\/0001460.jpg 489w, https:\/\/wordpress.library.illinois.edu\/geninfo\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2024\/07\/0001460-300x215.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 489px) 100vw, 489px\" \/><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> <\/div>\n<div class=\"shortcode sh-grid sh-grid-cols-1 md:sh-grid-cols-12 sh-gap-3\"> <div class=\"shortcode sh-col-span-3 sh-pb-3\"><\/div> <div class=\"shortcode sh-col-span-9 sh-pb-3\"><div class=\"shortcode sh-p-4 sh-rounded sh-drop-shadow-sm sh-bg-neutral-200 !sh-text-black \"><div><div class=\"\"><strong>1986: Michael Gorman is named Acting University Librarian (1986\u20131987)<\/strong><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> <\/div>\n<div class=\"shortcode sh-grid sh-grid-cols-1 md:sh-grid-cols-12 sh-gap-3\"> <div class=\"shortcode sh-col-span-3 sh-pb-3\"><\/div><div class=\"shortcode sh-col-span-9 sh-pb-3\">\n  <div id=\"ui_lib_panel\" class=\"shortcode sh-w-full !sh-border !sh-border-gray-300 sh-drop-shadow-sm sh-mb-2\">\n    \n    <div class=\"shortcode sh-w-full sh-px-3 sh-py-1.5 sh-bg-neutral-200 !sh-text-black sh-flex sh-justify-between sh-items-center sh-relative\">\n      <div><span class=\"shortcode sh-text-base sh-font-semibold sh-no-underline\">1986: Mortenson Professorship &amp; Lecture<\/span><\/div>\n      <div>\n        <div class=\"sh-flex sh-flex-col\"> \n          <div><span class=\"shortcode sh-text-xs sh-transition sh-duration-500 sh-ease-in-out sh-bg-neutral-200 !sh-text-black !sh-no-underline ui-lib-coll-pan-id26_label\" > expand <\/span><\/div>\n          <div class=\"sh-flex sh-justify-center -sh-mt-1\"><i class=\"shortcode fa-solid fa-caret-down sh-text-xl sh-font-semibold sh-transition sh-duration-500 sh-ease-in-out sh-bg-neutral-200 !sh-text-black !sh-no-underline ui-lib-coll-pan-id26_arrow\" ><\/i> <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n      <button type=\"button\" id=\"ui-lib-coll-pan-id26\" class=\"shortcode sh-absolute sh-top-0 sh-left-0 sh-w-full sh-h-full sh-bg-transparent focus:sh-outline-none focus-visible:sh-ring focus-visible:sh-ring-orange-700\" data-toggle=\"ui_lib_collapse\" data-target=\".ui-lib-coll-pan-id26\" aria-controls=\"ui-lib-coll-pan-id26\" aria-expanded=\"false\" title=\"1986: Mortenson Professorship &amp; Lecture\"><\/button>\n    <\/div>\n  <div class=\"shortcode sh-text-black sh-block sh-h-auto sh-max-h-0 sh-overflow-hidden sh-transition-max-height sh-duration-500 sh-ease-in-out ui-lib-coll-pan-id26\"  inert>\n      <div class=\"shortcode sh-px-2 sh-py-2\">Mortenson Distinguished Professorship for International Library Programs is established, and annual Mortenson Distinguished Lecture is instituted. <\/div><\/div><\/div> <\/div> <\/div>\n<div class=\"shortcode sh-grid sh-grid-cols-1 md:sh-grid-cols-12 sh-gap-3\"> <div class=\"shortcode sh-col-span-3 sh-pb-3\"><\/div><div class=\"shortcode sh-col-span-9 sh-pb-3\">\n  <div id=\"ui_lib_panel\" class=\"shortcode sh-w-full !sh-border !sh-border-gray-300 sh-drop-shadow-sm sh-mb-2\">\n    \n    <div class=\"shortcode sh-w-full sh-px-3 sh-py-1.5 sh-bg-neutral-200 !sh-text-black sh-flex sh-justify-between sh-items-center sh-relative\">\n      <div><span class=\"shortcode sh-text-base sh-font-semibold sh-no-underline\">1986: 7 millionth volume acquired<\/span><\/div>\n      <div>\n        <div class=\"sh-flex sh-flex-col\"> \n          <div><span class=\"shortcode sh-text-xs sh-transition sh-duration-500 sh-ease-in-out sh-bg-neutral-200 !sh-text-black !sh-no-underline ui-lib-coll-pan-id27_label\" > expand <\/span><\/div>\n          <div class=\"sh-flex sh-justify-center -sh-mt-1\"><i class=\"shortcode fa-solid fa-caret-down sh-text-xl sh-font-semibold sh-transition sh-duration-500 sh-ease-in-out sh-bg-neutral-200 !sh-text-black !sh-no-underline ui-lib-coll-pan-id27_arrow\" ><\/i> <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n      <button type=\"button\" id=\"ui-lib-coll-pan-id27\" class=\"shortcode sh-absolute sh-top-0 sh-left-0 sh-w-full sh-h-full sh-bg-transparent focus:sh-outline-none focus-visible:sh-ring focus-visible:sh-ring-orange-700\" data-toggle=\"ui_lib_collapse\" data-target=\".ui-lib-coll-pan-id27\" aria-controls=\"ui-lib-coll-pan-id27\" aria-expanded=\"false\" title=\"1986: 7 millionth volume acquired\"><\/button>\n    <\/div>\n  <div class=\"shortcode sh-text-black sh-block sh-h-auto sh-max-h-0 sh-overflow-hidden sh-transition-max-height sh-duration-500 sh-ease-in-out ui-lib-coll-pan-id27\"  inert>\n      <div class=\"shortcode sh-px-2 sh-py-2\">Bernhard von Breydenbach, <em>Peregrinatio in Terram Sanctam.<\/em> Mainz: Erhard Reuwich, 1486. Acquired through the generosity of John E. &#8220;Bud&#8221; Velde, Jr.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.library.illinois.edu\/friends\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Millionth-Volume-Booklet.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-6762 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/wordpress.library.illinois.edu\/geninfo\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2024\/11\/breydenbach-7-million.jpg\" alt=\"Page from Bernhard von Breydenbach, Peregrinatio in Terram Sanctam. Mainz: Erhard Reuwich, 1486\" width=\"338\" height=\"471\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wordpress.library.illinois.edu\/geninfo\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2024\/11\/breydenbach-7-million.jpg 338w, https:\/\/wordpress.library.illinois.edu\/geninfo\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2024\/11\/breydenbach-7-million-215x300.jpg 215w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 338px) 100vw, 338px\" \/><\/a><br \/>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> <\/div>\n<div class=\"shortcode sh-grid sh-grid-cols-1 md:sh-grid-cols-12 sh-gap-3\"> <div class=\"shortcode sh-col-span-3 sh-pb-3\"><\/div><div class=\"shortcode sh-col-span-9 sh-pb-3\">\n  <div id=\"ui_lib_panel\" class=\"shortcode sh-w-full !sh-border !sh-border-gray-300 sh-drop-shadow-sm sh-mb-2\">\n    \n    <div class=\"shortcode sh-w-full sh-px-3 sh-py-1.5 sh-bg-neutral-200 !sh-text-black sh-flex sh-justify-between sh-items-center sh-relative\">\n      <div><span class=\"shortcode sh-text-base sh-font-semibold sh-no-underline\">1987: David Bishop appointed University Librarian (1987\u20131992)<\/span><\/div>\n      <div>\n        <div class=\"sh-flex sh-flex-col\"> \n          <div><span class=\"shortcode sh-text-xs sh-transition sh-duration-500 sh-ease-in-out sh-bg-neutral-200 !sh-text-black !sh-no-underline ui-lib-coll-pan-id28_label\" > expand <\/span><\/div>\n          <div class=\"sh-flex sh-justify-center -sh-mt-1\"><i class=\"shortcode fa-solid fa-caret-down sh-text-xl sh-font-semibold sh-transition sh-duration-500 sh-ease-in-out sh-bg-neutral-200 !sh-text-black !sh-no-underline ui-lib-coll-pan-id28_arrow\" ><\/i> <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n      <button type=\"button\" id=\"ui-lib-coll-pan-id28\" class=\"shortcode sh-absolute sh-top-0 sh-left-0 sh-w-full sh-h-full sh-bg-transparent focus:sh-outline-none focus-visible:sh-ring focus-visible:sh-ring-orange-700\" data-toggle=\"ui_lib_collapse\" data-target=\".ui-lib-coll-pan-id28\" aria-controls=\"ui-lib-coll-pan-id28\" aria-expanded=\"false\" title=\"1987: David Bishop appointed University Librarian (1987\u20131992)\"><\/button>\n    <\/div>\n  <div class=\"shortcode sh-text-black sh-block sh-h-auto sh-max-h-0 sh-overflow-hidden sh-transition-max-height sh-duration-500 sh-ease-in-out ui-lib-coll-pan-id28\"  inert>\n      <div class=\"shortcode sh-px-2 sh-py-2\"><a href=\"https:\/\/archon.library.illinois.edu\/archives\/index.php?p=digitallibrary\/digitalcontent&amp;id=6558\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-6542\" src=\"http:\/\/wordpress.library.illinois.edu\/geninfo\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2024\/07\/00053401.jpg\" alt=\"Photo from the University of Illinois Archives of David F. Bishop\" width=\"395\" height=\"502\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wordpress.library.illinois.edu\/geninfo\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2024\/07\/00053401.jpg 707w, https:\/\/wordpress.library.illinois.edu\/geninfo\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2024\/07\/00053401-236x300.jpg 236w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 395px) 100vw, 395px\" \/><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> <\/div>\n<div class=\"shortcode sh-grid sh-grid-cols-1 md:sh-grid-cols-12 sh-gap-3\"> <div class=\"shortcode sh-col-span-3 sh-pb-3\"><div class=\"shortcode sh-p-4 sh-rounded sh-drop-shadow-sm sh-bg-blue-100 !sh-text-black \"><div><div class=\"\"><strong>1990\u20131999<\/strong><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> <div class=\"shortcode sh-col-span-9 sh-pb-3\"><div class=\"shortcode sh-p-4 sh-rounded sh-drop-shadow-sm sh-bg-neutral-200 !sh-text-black \"><div><div class=\"\"><strong>1991: Mortenson Center is established<\/strong><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"shortcode sh-grid sh-grid-cols-1 md:sh-grid-cols-12 sh-gap-3\"> <div class=\"shortcode sh-col-span-3 sh-pb-3\"><\/div> <div class=\"shortcode sh-col-span-9 sh-pb-3\">\n  <div id=\"ui_lib_panel\" class=\"shortcode sh-w-full !sh-border !sh-border-gray-300 sh-drop-shadow-sm sh-mb-2\">\n    \n    <div class=\"shortcode sh-w-full sh-px-3 sh-py-1.5 sh-bg-neutral-200 !sh-text-black sh-flex sh-justify-between sh-items-center sh-relative\">\n      <div><span class=\"shortcode sh-text-base sh-font-semibold sh-no-underline\">1992: Robert Wedgeworth<\/span><\/div>\n      <div>\n        <div class=\"sh-flex sh-flex-col\"> \n          <div><span class=\"shortcode sh-text-xs sh-transition sh-duration-500 sh-ease-in-out sh-bg-neutral-200 !sh-text-black !sh-no-underline ui-lib-coll-pan-id29_label\" > expand <\/span><\/div>\n          <div class=\"sh-flex sh-justify-center -sh-mt-1\"><i class=\"shortcode fa-solid fa-caret-down sh-text-xl sh-font-semibold sh-transition sh-duration-500 sh-ease-in-out sh-bg-neutral-200 !sh-text-black !sh-no-underline ui-lib-coll-pan-id29_arrow\" ><\/i> <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n      <button type=\"button\" id=\"ui-lib-coll-pan-id29\" class=\"shortcode sh-absolute sh-top-0 sh-left-0 sh-w-full sh-h-full sh-bg-transparent focus:sh-outline-none focus-visible:sh-ring focus-visible:sh-ring-orange-700\" data-toggle=\"ui_lib_collapse\" data-target=\".ui-lib-coll-pan-id29\" aria-controls=\"ui-lib-coll-pan-id29\" aria-expanded=\"false\" title=\"1992: Robert Wedgeworth\"><\/button>\n    <\/div>\n  <div class=\"shortcode sh-text-black sh-block sh-h-auto sh-max-h-0 sh-overflow-hidden sh-transition-max-height sh-duration-500 sh-ease-in-out ui-lib-coll-pan-id29\"  inert>\n      <div class=\"shortcode sh-px-2 sh-py-2\">Robert Wedgeworth is named Interim University Librarian (1992\u201393) then University Librarian (1993\u201399).<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/archon.library.illinois.edu\/archives\/index.php?p=digitallibrary\/digitalcontent&amp;id=6560\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-6517 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/wordpress.library.illinois.edu\/geninfo\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2024\/07\/0005342.jpg\" alt=\"Photo of Robert Wedgeworth from the University of Illinois Archives\" width=\"350\" height=\"502\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wordpress.library.illinois.edu\/geninfo\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2024\/07\/0005342.jpg 676w, https:\/\/wordpress.library.illinois.edu\/geninfo\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2024\/07\/0005342-209x300.jpg 209w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"shortcode sh-grid sh-grid-cols-1 md:sh-grid-cols-12 sh-gap-3\"> <div class=\"shortcode sh-col-span-3 sh-pb-3\"><\/div> <div class=\"shortcode sh-col-span-9 sh-pb-3\">\n  <div id=\"ui_lib_panel\" class=\"shortcode sh-w-full !sh-border !sh-border-gray-300 sh-drop-shadow-sm sh-mb-2\">\n    \n    <div class=\"shortcode sh-w-full sh-px-3 sh-py-1.5 sh-bg-neutral-200 !sh-text-black sh-flex sh-justify-between sh-items-center sh-relative\">\n      <div><span class=\"shortcode sh-text-base sh-font-semibold sh-no-underline\">1992: 8 millionth volume acquired<\/span><\/div>\n      <div>\n        <div class=\"sh-flex sh-flex-col\"> \n          <div><span class=\"shortcode sh-text-xs sh-transition sh-duration-500 sh-ease-in-out sh-bg-neutral-200 !sh-text-black !sh-no-underline ui-lib-coll-pan-id30_label\" > expand <\/span><\/div>\n          <div class=\"sh-flex sh-justify-center -sh-mt-1\"><i class=\"shortcode fa-solid fa-caret-down sh-text-xl sh-font-semibold sh-transition sh-duration-500 sh-ease-in-out sh-bg-neutral-200 !sh-text-black !sh-no-underline ui-lib-coll-pan-id30_arrow\" ><\/i> <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n      <button type=\"button\" id=\"ui-lib-coll-pan-id30\" class=\"shortcode sh-absolute sh-top-0 sh-left-0 sh-w-full sh-h-full sh-bg-transparent focus:sh-outline-none focus-visible:sh-ring focus-visible:sh-ring-orange-700\" data-toggle=\"ui_lib_collapse\" data-target=\".ui-lib-coll-pan-id30\" aria-controls=\"ui-lib-coll-pan-id30\" aria-expanded=\"false\" title=\"1992: 8 millionth volume acquired\"><\/button>\n    <\/div>\n  <div class=\"shortcode sh-text-black sh-block sh-h-auto sh-max-h-0 sh-overflow-hidden sh-transition-max-height sh-duration-500 sh-ease-in-out ui-lib-coll-pan-id30\"  inert>\n      <div class=\"shortcode sh-px-2 sh-py-2\">William C. Gannett, <em>The House Beautiful.<\/em> River Forest, IL: Auvergne Press, 1897. Acquired through the generosity of John E. &#8220;Bud&#8221; Velde, Jr. 1992.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.library.illinois.edu\/friends\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Millionth-Volume-Booklet.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-6755 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/wordpress.library.illinois.edu\/geninfo\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2024\/11\/gannett-the-house-beautiful.jpg\" alt=\"Page from William C. Gannett, The House Beautiful. River Forest, IL: Auvergne Press, 1897\" width=\"338\" height=\"405\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wordpress.library.illinois.edu\/geninfo\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2024\/11\/gannett-the-house-beautiful.jpg 338w, https:\/\/wordpress.library.illinois.edu\/geninfo\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2024\/11\/gannett-the-house-beautiful-250x300.jpg 250w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 338px) 100vw, 338px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> <\/div>\n<div class=\"shortcode sh-grid sh-grid-cols-1 md:sh-grid-cols-12 sh-gap-3\"><div class=\"shortcode sh-col-span-3 sh-pb-3\"><\/div> <div class=\"shortcode sh-col-span-9 sh-pb-3\">\n  <div id=\"ui_lib_panel\" class=\"shortcode sh-w-full !sh-border !sh-border-gray-300 sh-drop-shadow-sm sh-mb-2\">\n    \n    <div class=\"shortcode sh-w-full sh-px-3 sh-py-1.5 sh-bg-neutral-200 !sh-text-black sh-flex sh-justify-between sh-items-center sh-relative\">\n      <div><span class=\"shortcode sh-text-base sh-font-semibold sh-no-underline\">1994: Grainger Engineering Library Information Center is dedicated<\/span><\/div>\n      <div>\n        <div class=\"sh-flex sh-flex-col\"> \n          <div><span class=\"shortcode sh-text-xs sh-transition sh-duration-500 sh-ease-in-out sh-bg-neutral-200 !sh-text-black !sh-no-underline ui-lib-coll-pan-id31_label\" > expand <\/span><\/div>\n          <div class=\"sh-flex sh-justify-center -sh-mt-1\"><i class=\"shortcode fa-solid fa-caret-down sh-text-xl sh-font-semibold sh-transition sh-duration-500 sh-ease-in-out sh-bg-neutral-200 !sh-text-black !sh-no-underline ui-lib-coll-pan-id31_arrow\" ><\/i> <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n      <button type=\"button\" id=\"ui-lib-coll-pan-id31\" class=\"shortcode sh-absolute sh-top-0 sh-left-0 sh-w-full sh-h-full sh-bg-transparent focus:sh-outline-none focus-visible:sh-ring focus-visible:sh-ring-orange-700\" data-toggle=\"ui_lib_collapse\" data-target=\".ui-lib-coll-pan-id31\" aria-controls=\"ui-lib-coll-pan-id31\" aria-expanded=\"false\" title=\"1994: Grainger Engineering Library Information Center is dedicated\"><\/button>\n    <\/div>\n  <div class=\"shortcode sh-text-black sh-block sh-h-auto sh-max-h-0 sh-overflow-hidden sh-transition-max-height sh-duration-500 sh-ease-in-out ui-lib-coll-pan-id31\"  inert>\n      <div class=\"shortcode sh-px-2 sh-py-2\"><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/archon.library.illinois.edu\/archives\/index.php?p=digitallibrary\/digitalcontent&amp;id=1608\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-6544 size-full aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/wordpress.library.illinois.edu\/geninfo\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2024\/07\/0001307.jpg\" alt=\"Photo of Grainger Library from the University of Illinois Archives\" width=\"428\" height=\"281\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wordpress.library.illinois.edu\/geninfo\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2024\/07\/0001307.jpg 428w, https:\/\/wordpress.library.illinois.edu\/geninfo\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2024\/07\/0001307-300x197.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 428px) 100vw, 428px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> <\/div>\n<div class=\"shortcode sh-grid sh-grid-cols-1 md:sh-grid-cols-12 sh-gap-3\"><div class=\"shortcode sh-col-span-3 sh-pb-3\"><\/div> <div class=\"shortcode sh-col-span-9 sh-pb-3\">\n  <div id=\"ui_lib_panel\" class=\"shortcode sh-w-full !sh-border !sh-border-gray-300 sh-drop-shadow-sm sh-mb-2\">\n    \n    <div class=\"shortcode sh-w-full sh-px-3 sh-py-1.5 sh-bg-neutral-200 !sh-text-black sh-flex sh-justify-between sh-items-center sh-relative\">\n      <div><span class=\"shortcode sh-text-base sh-font-semibold sh-no-underline\">1998: 9 millionth volume acquired<\/span><\/div>\n      <div>\n        <div class=\"sh-flex sh-flex-col\"> \n          <div><span class=\"shortcode sh-text-xs sh-transition sh-duration-500 sh-ease-in-out sh-bg-neutral-200 !sh-text-black !sh-no-underline ui-lib-coll-pan-id32_label\" > expand <\/span><\/div>\n          <div class=\"sh-flex sh-justify-center -sh-mt-1\"><i class=\"shortcode fa-solid fa-caret-down sh-text-xl sh-font-semibold sh-transition sh-duration-500 sh-ease-in-out sh-bg-neutral-200 !sh-text-black !sh-no-underline ui-lib-coll-pan-id32_arrow\" ><\/i> <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n      <button type=\"button\" id=\"ui-lib-coll-pan-id32\" class=\"shortcode sh-absolute sh-top-0 sh-left-0 sh-w-full sh-h-full sh-bg-transparent focus:sh-outline-none focus-visible:sh-ring focus-visible:sh-ring-orange-700\" data-toggle=\"ui_lib_collapse\" data-target=\".ui-lib-coll-pan-id32\" aria-controls=\"ui-lib-coll-pan-id32\" aria-expanded=\"false\" title=\"1998: 9 millionth volume acquired\"><\/button>\n    <\/div>\n  <div class=\"shortcode sh-text-black sh-block sh-h-auto sh-max-h-0 sh-overflow-hidden sh-transition-max-height sh-duration-500 sh-ease-in-out ui-lib-coll-pan-id32\"  inert>\n      <div class=\"shortcode sh-px-2 sh-py-2\">Christophorus Lieb,<em> Practica et arte di cavalleria = Ubung und Kunst des Reitens in welcher der Bereuter die Pferd nach ihrer Art und Natur zu unterweisen und abzurichten erfahren und geubt sein sol.<\/em> Dresden: Gimel Bergen, 1616 TOGETHER WITH Christophorus Lieb. <em>Gebissbuch, oder, Kurtzer unds gruedlicher Bericht, von Gebiss und Zeumung der Pferd.<\/em> Acquired through the generosity of Betty Jean Peters Albert in honor of Waco W. Albert, 1998.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.library.illinois.edu\/friends\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Millionth-Volume-Booklet.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-6753 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/wordpress.library.illinois.edu\/geninfo\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2024\/11\/lieb-book-page.jpg\" alt=\"Title page of Christophorus Lieb, Practica et arte di cavalleria = Ubung und Kunst des Reitens in welcher der Bereuter die Pferd nach ihrer Art und Natur zu unterweisen und abzurichten erfahren und geubt sein sol. Dresden: Gimel Bergen, 1616 TOGETHER WITH Christophorus Lieb. Gebissbuch, oder, Kurtzer unds gruedlicher Bericht, von Gebiss und Zeumung der Pferd\" width=\"338\" height=\"523\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wordpress.library.illinois.edu\/geninfo\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2024\/11\/lieb-book-page.jpg 338w, https:\/\/wordpress.library.illinois.edu\/geninfo\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2024\/11\/lieb-book-page-194x300.jpg 194w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 338px) 100vw, 338px\" \/><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> <\/div>\n<div class=\"shortcode sh-grid sh-grid-cols-1 md:sh-grid-cols-12 sh-gap-3\"> <div class=\"shortcode sh-col-span-3 sh-pb-3\"><\/div> <div class=\"shortcode sh-col-span-9 sh-pb-3\">\n  <div id=\"ui_lib_panel\" class=\"shortcode sh-w-full !sh-border !sh-border-gray-300 sh-drop-shadow-sm sh-mb-2\">\n    \n    <div class=\"shortcode sh-w-full sh-px-3 sh-py-1.5 sh-bg-neutral-200 !sh-text-black sh-flex sh-justify-between sh-items-center sh-relative\">\n      <div><span class=\"shortcode sh-text-base sh-font-semibold sh-no-underline\">1999: Paula Kaufman<\/span><\/div>\n      <div>\n        <div class=\"sh-flex sh-flex-col\"> \n          <div><span class=\"shortcode sh-text-xs sh-transition sh-duration-500 sh-ease-in-out sh-bg-neutral-200 !sh-text-black !sh-no-underline ui-lib-coll-pan-id33_label\" > expand <\/span><\/div>\n          <div class=\"sh-flex sh-justify-center -sh-mt-1\"><i class=\"shortcode fa-solid fa-caret-down sh-text-xl sh-font-semibold sh-transition sh-duration-500 sh-ease-in-out sh-bg-neutral-200 !sh-text-black !sh-no-underline ui-lib-coll-pan-id33_arrow\" ><\/i> <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n      <button type=\"button\" id=\"ui-lib-coll-pan-id33\" class=\"shortcode sh-absolute sh-top-0 sh-left-0 sh-w-full sh-h-full sh-bg-transparent focus:sh-outline-none focus-visible:sh-ring focus-visible:sh-ring-orange-700\" data-toggle=\"ui_lib_collapse\" data-target=\".ui-lib-coll-pan-id33\" aria-controls=\"ui-lib-coll-pan-id33\" aria-expanded=\"false\" title=\"1999: Paula Kaufman\"><\/button>\n    <\/div>\n  <div class=\"shortcode sh-text-black sh-block sh-h-auto sh-max-h-0 sh-overflow-hidden sh-transition-max-height sh-duration-500 sh-ease-in-out ui-lib-coll-pan-id33\"  inert>\n      <div class=\"shortcode sh-px-2 sh-py-2\">1999: Paula Kaufman is named University Librarian (1999\u20132013)<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/wggp.illinois.edu\/spotlight\/women-history\/paula-kaufman\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-6750 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/wordpress.library.illinois.edu\/geninfo\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2024\/11\/Paula-Kaufman.jpg\" alt=\"Paula Kaufman\" width=\"300\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wordpress.library.illinois.edu\/geninfo\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2024\/11\/Paula-Kaufman.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wordpress.library.illinois.edu\/geninfo\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2024\/11\/Paula-Kaufman-225x300.jpg 225w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> <\/div>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center\"><div class=\"shortcode sh-p-4 sh-rounded sh-drop-shadow-sm sh-bg-altgeld !sh-text-white \"><div><div class=\"\"> <strong>2000s <\/strong><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/h2>\n<div class=\"shortcode sh-grid sh-grid-cols-1 md:sh-grid-cols-12 sh-gap-3\"><div class=\"shortcode sh-col-span-3 sh-pb-3\"><div class=\"shortcode sh-p-4 sh-rounded sh-drop-shadow-sm sh-bg-altgeld !sh-text-white \"><div><div class=\"\"><strong>2000\u20132009<\/strong><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"shortcode sh-col-span-9 sh-pb-3\">\n  <div id=\"ui_lib_panel\" class=\"shortcode sh-w-full !sh-border !sh-border-gray-300 sh-drop-shadow-sm sh-mb-2\">\n    \n    <div class=\"shortcode sh-w-full sh-px-3 sh-py-1.5 sh-bg-neutral-200 !sh-text-black sh-flex sh-justify-between sh-items-center sh-relative\">\n      <div><span class=\"shortcode sh-text-base sh-font-semibold sh-no-underline\">2001: Agriculture, Consumer &amp; Environmental Sciences Library dedicated<\/span><\/div>\n      <div>\n        <div class=\"sh-flex sh-flex-col\"> \n          <div><span class=\"shortcode sh-text-xs sh-transition sh-duration-500 sh-ease-in-out sh-bg-neutral-200 !sh-text-black !sh-no-underline ui-lib-coll-pan-id34_label\" > expand <\/span><\/div>\n          <div class=\"sh-flex sh-justify-center -sh-mt-1\"><i class=\"shortcode fa-solid fa-caret-down sh-text-xl sh-font-semibold sh-transition sh-duration-500 sh-ease-in-out sh-bg-neutral-200 !sh-text-black !sh-no-underline ui-lib-coll-pan-id34_arrow\" ><\/i> <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n      <button type=\"button\" id=\"ui-lib-coll-pan-id34\" class=\"shortcode sh-absolute sh-top-0 sh-left-0 sh-w-full sh-h-full sh-bg-transparent focus:sh-outline-none focus-visible:sh-ring focus-visible:sh-ring-orange-700\" data-toggle=\"ui_lib_collapse\" data-target=\".ui-lib-coll-pan-id34\" aria-controls=\"ui-lib-coll-pan-id34\" aria-expanded=\"false\" title=\"2001: Agriculture, Consumer &amp; Environmental Sciences Library dedicated\"><\/button>\n    <\/div>\n  <div class=\"shortcode sh-text-black sh-block sh-h-auto sh-max-h-0 sh-overflow-hidden sh-transition-max-height sh-duration-500 sh-ease-in-out ui-lib-coll-pan-id34\"  inert>\n      <div class=\"shortcode sh-px-2 sh-py-2\"><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.library.illinois.edu\/funkaces\/about\/about-funk-library\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-6774 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/wordpress.library.illinois.edu\/geninfo\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2024\/11\/inside-funk.jpg\" alt=\"Funk Library (also known as the ACES Library and the Funk ACES Library) currently supports research and provides extensive print and online collections for numerous campus units Funk Library is located on floors 2 through 5 of the ACES Library, Information and Alumni Center, which was dedicated in 2001. The distinctive, octagonal building has big windows that create an inviting space to work and study, whether in a study carrel, at a large table, or in a group study room.\" width=\"500\" height=\"750\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wordpress.library.illinois.edu\/geninfo\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2024\/11\/inside-funk.jpg 500w, https:\/\/wordpress.library.illinois.edu\/geninfo\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2024\/11\/inside-funk-200x300.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><br \/>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div> <\/div> <\/div>\n<div class=\"shortcode sh-grid sh-grid-cols-1 md:sh-grid-cols-12 sh-gap-3\"> <div class=\"shortcode sh-col-span-3 sh-pb-3\"><\/div><div class=\"shortcode sh-col-span-9 sh-pb-3\">\n  <div id=\"ui_lib_panel\" class=\"shortcode sh-w-full !sh-border !sh-border-gray-300 sh-drop-shadow-sm sh-mb-2\">\n    \n    <div class=\"shortcode sh-w-full sh-px-3 sh-py-1.5 sh-bg-neutral-200 !sh-text-black sh-flex sh-justify-between sh-items-center sh-relative\">\n      <div><span class=\"shortcode sh-text-base sh-font-semibold sh-no-underline\">2002: Juanita J. and Robert E. Simpson Chair is established<\/span><\/div>\n      <div>\n        <div class=\"sh-flex sh-flex-col\"> \n          <div><span class=\"shortcode sh-text-xs sh-transition sh-duration-500 sh-ease-in-out sh-bg-neutral-200 !sh-text-black !sh-no-underline ui-lib-coll-pan-id35_label\" > expand <\/span><\/div>\n          <div class=\"sh-flex sh-justify-center -sh-mt-1\"><i class=\"shortcode fa-solid fa-caret-down sh-text-xl sh-font-semibold sh-transition sh-duration-500 sh-ease-in-out sh-bg-neutral-200 !sh-text-black !sh-no-underline ui-lib-coll-pan-id35_arrow\" ><\/i> <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n      <button type=\"button\" id=\"ui-lib-coll-pan-id35\" class=\"shortcode sh-absolute sh-top-0 sh-left-0 sh-w-full sh-h-full sh-bg-transparent focus:sh-outline-none focus-visible:sh-ring focus-visible:sh-ring-orange-700\" data-toggle=\"ui_lib_collapse\" data-target=\".ui-lib-coll-pan-id35\" aria-controls=\"ui-lib-coll-pan-id35\" aria-expanded=\"false\" title=\"2002: Juanita J. and Robert E. Simpson Chair is established\"><\/button>\n    <\/div>\n  <div class=\"shortcode sh-text-black sh-block sh-h-auto sh-max-h-0 sh-overflow-hidden sh-transition-max-height sh-duration-500 sh-ease-in-out ui-lib-coll-pan-id35\"  inert>\n      <div class=\"shortcode sh-px-2 sh-py-2\"><br \/>\nLibrary receives a $1.5 million deferred gift to establish its first faculty chair, the Juanita J. and Robert E. Simpson Rare Book and Special Collections Chair.<br \/>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div> <\/div> <\/div>\n<div class=\"shortcode sh-grid sh-grid-cols-1 md:sh-grid-cols-12 sh-gap-3\"> <div class=\"shortcode sh-col-span-3 sh-pb-3\"><\/div><div class=\"shortcode sh-col-span-9 sh-pb-3\"><div class=\"shortcode sh-p-4 sh-rounded sh-drop-shadow-sm sh-bg-neutral-200 !sh-text-black \"><div><div class=\"\"><strong>2003: Oak Street facility opens<\/strong><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> <\/div>\n<div class=\"shortcode sh-grid sh-grid-cols-1 md:sh-grid-cols-12 sh-gap-3\"> <div class=\"shortcode sh-col-span-3 sh-pb-3\"><\/div><div class=\"shortcode sh-col-span-9 sh-pb-3\">\n  <div id=\"ui_lib_panel\" class=\"shortcode sh-w-full !sh-border !sh-border-gray-300 sh-drop-shadow-sm sh-mb-2\">\n    \n    <div class=\"shortcode sh-w-full sh-px-3 sh-py-1.5 sh-bg-neutral-200 !sh-text-black sh-flex sh-justify-between sh-items-center sh-relative\">\n      <div><span class=\"shortcode sh-text-base sh-font-semibold sh-no-underline\">2003: 10 millionth volume acquired<\/span><\/div>\n      <div>\n        <div class=\"sh-flex sh-flex-col\"> \n          <div><span class=\"shortcode sh-text-xs sh-transition sh-duration-500 sh-ease-in-out sh-bg-neutral-200 !sh-text-black !sh-no-underline ui-lib-coll-pan-id36_label\" > expand <\/span><\/div>\n          <div class=\"sh-flex sh-justify-center -sh-mt-1\"><i class=\"shortcode fa-solid fa-caret-down sh-text-xl sh-font-semibold sh-transition sh-duration-500 sh-ease-in-out sh-bg-neutral-200 !sh-text-black !sh-no-underline ui-lib-coll-pan-id36_arrow\" ><\/i> <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n      <button type=\"button\" id=\"ui-lib-coll-pan-id36\" class=\"shortcode sh-absolute sh-top-0 sh-left-0 sh-w-full sh-h-full sh-bg-transparent focus:sh-outline-none focus-visible:sh-ring focus-visible:sh-ring-orange-700\" data-toggle=\"ui_lib_collapse\" data-target=\".ui-lib-coll-pan-id36\" aria-controls=\"ui-lib-coll-pan-id36\" aria-expanded=\"false\" title=\"2003: 10 millionth volume acquired\"><\/button>\n    <\/div>\n  <div class=\"shortcode sh-text-black sh-block sh-h-auto sh-max-h-0 sh-overflow-hidden sh-transition-max-height sh-duration-500 sh-ease-in-out ui-lib-coll-pan-id36\"  inert>\n      <div class=\"shortcode sh-px-2 sh-py-2\"><br \/>\n<em>Unlocking Our Past, Building Our Future: A Commemorative Publication Celebrating the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign as Resource, as Place, and as Experience.<\/em> Urbana, IL: University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Library, 2003. Produced through the generosity of Alan M. and Phyllis W. Hallene<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.library.illinois.edu\/friends\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Millionth-Volume-Booklet.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-6764 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/wordpress.library.illinois.edu\/geninfo\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2024\/11\/Unlocking-Our-Past-10-million.jpg\" alt=\"cover of Unlocking Our Past, Building Our Future: A Commemorative Publication Celebrating the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign as Resource, as Place, and as Experience. Urbana, IL: University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Library, 2003\" width=\"338\" height=\"463\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wordpress.library.illinois.edu\/geninfo\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2024\/11\/Unlocking-Our-Past-10-million.jpg 338w, https:\/\/wordpress.library.illinois.edu\/geninfo\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2024\/11\/Unlocking-Our-Past-10-million-219x300.jpg 219w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 338px) 100vw, 338px\" \/><\/a><br \/>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div> <\/div> <\/div>\n<div class=\"shortcode sh-grid sh-grid-cols-1 md:sh-grid-cols-12 sh-gap-3\"> <div class=\"shortcode sh-col-span-3 sh-pb-3\"><\/div><div class=\"shortcode sh-col-span-9 sh-pb-3\"><div class=\"shortcode sh-p-4 sh-rounded sh-drop-shadow-sm sh-bg-neutral-200 !sh-text-black \"><div><div class=\"\"><strong>2006: Karen Schmidt serves as Acting University Librarian (2006\u20132007)<\/strong> <\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> <\/div>\n<div class=\"shortcode sh-grid sh-grid-cols-1 md:sh-grid-cols-12 sh-gap-3\"> <div class=\"shortcode sh-col-span-3 sh-pb-3\"><\/div><div class=\"shortcode sh-col-span-9 sh-pb-3\">\n  <div id=\"ui_lib_panel\" class=\"shortcode sh-w-full !sh-border !sh-border-gray-300 sh-drop-shadow-sm sh-mb-2\">\n    \n    <div class=\"shortcode sh-w-full sh-px-3 sh-py-1.5 sh-bg-neutral-200 !sh-text-black sh-flex sh-justify-between sh-items-center sh-relative\">\n      <div><span class=\"shortcode sh-text-base sh-font-semibold sh-no-underline\">2009: 11 millionth volume acquired<\/span><\/div>\n      <div>\n        <div class=\"sh-flex sh-flex-col\"> \n          <div><span class=\"shortcode sh-text-xs sh-transition sh-duration-500 sh-ease-in-out sh-bg-neutral-200 !sh-text-black !sh-no-underline ui-lib-coll-pan-id37_label\" > expand <\/span><\/div>\n          <div class=\"sh-flex sh-justify-center -sh-mt-1\"><i class=\"shortcode fa-solid fa-caret-down sh-text-xl sh-font-semibold sh-transition sh-duration-500 sh-ease-in-out sh-bg-neutral-200 !sh-text-black !sh-no-underline ui-lib-coll-pan-id37_arrow\" ><\/i> <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n      <button type=\"button\" id=\"ui-lib-coll-pan-id37\" class=\"shortcode sh-absolute sh-top-0 sh-left-0 sh-w-full sh-h-full sh-bg-transparent focus:sh-outline-none focus-visible:sh-ring focus-visible:sh-ring-orange-700\" data-toggle=\"ui_lib_collapse\" data-target=\".ui-lib-coll-pan-id37\" aria-controls=\"ui-lib-coll-pan-id37\" aria-expanded=\"false\" title=\"2009: 11 millionth volume acquired\"><\/button>\n    <\/div>\n  <div class=\"shortcode sh-text-black sh-block sh-h-auto sh-max-h-0 sh-overflow-hidden sh-transition-max-height sh-duration-500 sh-ease-in-out ui-lib-coll-pan-id37\"  inert>\n      <div class=\"shortcode sh-px-2 sh-py-2\">Marcus Tullius Cicero. <em>M. T. Cicero&#8217;s Cato Major, or, His Discourse of Old-Age.<\/em> Translated by James Logan. Philadelphia, PA: Benjamin Franklin, 1744. Acquired through the generosity of Robert A. and Emily S. Watts.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.library.illinois.edu\/friends\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Millionth-Volume-Booklet.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-6766 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/wordpress.library.illinois.edu\/geninfo\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2024\/11\/cicero-cato-major.jpg\" alt=\"Page from Marcus Tullius Cicero. M. T. Cicero's Cato Major, or, His Discourse of Old-Age. Translated by James Logan. Philadelphia, PA: Benjamin Franklin, 1744\" width=\"338\" height=\"538\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wordpress.library.illinois.edu\/geninfo\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2024\/11\/cicero-cato-major.jpg 338w, https:\/\/wordpress.library.illinois.edu\/geninfo\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2024\/11\/cicero-cato-major-188x300.jpg 188w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 338px) 100vw, 338px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><\/div><\/div><\/div> <\/div> <\/div>\n<div class=\"shortcode sh-grid sh-grid-cols-1 md:sh-grid-cols-12 sh-gap-3\"> <div class=\"shortcode sh-col-span-3 sh-pb-3\"><\/div><div class=\"shortcode sh-col-span-9 sh-pb-3\"><div class=\"shortcode sh-p-4 sh-rounded sh-drop-shadow-sm sh-bg-neutral-200 !sh-text-black \"><div><div class=\"\"><strong>2009: Investiture of Paula Kaufman as Librarian and Dean of Libraries<\/strong><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> <\/div>\n<div class=\"shortcode sh-grid sh-grid-cols-1 md:sh-grid-cols-12 sh-gap-3\"><div class=\"shortcode sh-col-span-3 sh-pb-3\"><div class=\"shortcode sh-p-4 sh-rounded sh-drop-shadow-sm sh-bg-il_blue !sh-text-white \"><div><div class=\"[&_a]:!sh-text-white [&_a]:visited:!sh-text-white\"><strong>2010\u20132019<\/strong><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> <div class=\"shortcode sh-col-span-9 sh-pb-3\">\n  <div id=\"ui_lib_panel\" class=\"shortcode sh-w-full !sh-border !sh-border-gray-300 sh-drop-shadow-sm sh-mb-2\">\n    \n    <div class=\"shortcode sh-w-full sh-px-3 sh-py-1.5 sh-bg-neutral-200 !sh-text-black sh-flex sh-justify-between sh-items-center sh-relative\">\n      <div><span class=\"shortcode sh-text-base sh-font-semibold sh-no-underline\">2010: 12 millionth volume acquired<\/span><\/div>\n      <div>\n        <div class=\"sh-flex sh-flex-col\"> \n          <div><span class=\"shortcode sh-text-xs sh-transition sh-duration-500 sh-ease-in-out sh-bg-neutral-200 !sh-text-black !sh-no-underline ui-lib-coll-pan-id38_label\" > expand <\/span><\/div>\n          <div class=\"sh-flex sh-justify-center -sh-mt-1\"><i class=\"shortcode fa-solid fa-caret-down sh-text-xl sh-font-semibold sh-transition sh-duration-500 sh-ease-in-out sh-bg-neutral-200 !sh-text-black !sh-no-underline ui-lib-coll-pan-id38_arrow\" ><\/i> <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n      <button type=\"button\" id=\"ui-lib-coll-pan-id38\" class=\"shortcode sh-absolute sh-top-0 sh-left-0 sh-w-full sh-h-full sh-bg-transparent focus:sh-outline-none focus-visible:sh-ring focus-visible:sh-ring-orange-700\" data-toggle=\"ui_lib_collapse\" data-target=\".ui-lib-coll-pan-id38\" aria-controls=\"ui-lib-coll-pan-id38\" aria-expanded=\"false\" title=\"2010: 12 millionth volume acquired\"><\/button>\n    <\/div>\n  <div class=\"shortcode sh-text-black sh-block sh-h-auto sh-max-h-0 sh-overflow-hidden sh-transition-max-height sh-duration-500 sh-ease-in-out ui-lib-coll-pan-id38\"  inert>\n      <div class=\"shortcode sh-px-2 sh-py-2\">H.G. Wells. <em>The Adventures of Tommy. Book the First, Telling All About the Proud Rich Man and About the Present He Gave to Tommy.<\/em> [Autograph Manuscript] Kent, England, 1898. Acquired through the generosity of Jim and Diane Staes<a href=\"https:\/\/www.library.illinois.edu\/friends\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Millionth-Volume-Booklet.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-6767 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/wordpress.library.illinois.edu\/geninfo\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2024\/11\/wells-adventures-of-tommy-12-million.jpg\" alt=\"Page from H.G. Wells. The Adventures of Tommy. Book the First, Telling All About the Proud Rich Man and About the Present He Gave to Tommy\" width=\"338\" height=\"492\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wordpress.library.illinois.edu\/geninfo\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2024\/11\/wells-adventures-of-tommy-12-million.jpg 338w, https:\/\/wordpress.library.illinois.edu\/geninfo\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2024\/11\/wells-adventures-of-tommy-12-million-206x300.jpg 206w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 338px) 100vw, 338px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"shortcode sh-grid sh-grid-cols-1 md:sh-grid-cols-12 sh-gap-3\"> <div class=\"shortcode sh-col-span-3 sh-pb-3\"><\/div> <div class=\"shortcode sh-col-span-9 sh-pb-3\">\n  <div id=\"ui_lib_panel\" class=\"shortcode sh-w-full !sh-border !sh-border-gray-300 sh-drop-shadow-sm sh-mb-2\">\n    \n    <div class=\"shortcode sh-w-full sh-px-3 sh-py-1.5 sh-bg-neutral-200 !sh-text-black sh-flex sh-justify-between sh-items-center sh-relative\">\n      <div><span class=\"shortcode sh-text-base sh-font-semibold sh-no-underline\">2012: 13 millionth volume acquired<\/span><\/div>\n      <div>\n        <div class=\"sh-flex sh-flex-col\"> \n          <div><span class=\"shortcode sh-text-xs sh-transition sh-duration-500 sh-ease-in-out sh-bg-neutral-200 !sh-text-black !sh-no-underline ui-lib-coll-pan-id39_label\" > expand <\/span><\/div>\n          <div class=\"sh-flex sh-justify-center -sh-mt-1\"><i class=\"shortcode fa-solid fa-caret-down sh-text-xl sh-font-semibold sh-transition sh-duration-500 sh-ease-in-out sh-bg-neutral-200 !sh-text-black !sh-no-underline ui-lib-coll-pan-id39_arrow\" ><\/i> <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n      <button type=\"button\" id=\"ui-lib-coll-pan-id39\" class=\"shortcode sh-absolute sh-top-0 sh-left-0 sh-w-full sh-h-full sh-bg-transparent focus:sh-outline-none focus-visible:sh-ring focus-visible:sh-ring-orange-700\" data-toggle=\"ui_lib_collapse\" data-target=\".ui-lib-coll-pan-id39\" aria-controls=\"ui-lib-coll-pan-id39\" aria-expanded=\"false\" title=\"2012: 13 millionth volume acquired\"><\/button>\n    <\/div>\n  <div class=\"shortcode sh-text-black sh-block sh-h-auto sh-max-h-0 sh-overflow-hidden sh-transition-max-height sh-duration-500 sh-ease-in-out ui-lib-coll-pan-id39\"  inert>\n      <div class=\"shortcode sh-px-2 sh-py-2\"><em>Ise monogatari<\/em> \u4f0a\u52e2\u7269\u8a9e <em>(Tales of Ise).<\/em> Kyoto-fu (Saga): Suminokura Soan, with Nakanoin Michikatsu and Hon\u2019ami K\u014detsu, 1608. Acquired through the generosity of the Simpson Family<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.library.illinois.edu\/friends\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Millionth-Volume-Booklet.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-6769 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/wordpress.library.illinois.edu\/geninfo\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2024\/11\/tales-of-ise.jpg\" alt=\"Page from Ise monogatari \u4f0a\u52e2\u7269\u8a9e (Tales of Ise). Kyoto-fu (Saga): Suminokura Soan, with Nakanoin Michikatsu and Hon\u2019ami K\u014detsu, 1608\" width=\"338\" height=\"540\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wordpress.library.illinois.edu\/geninfo\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2024\/11\/tales-of-ise.jpg 338w, https:\/\/wordpress.library.illinois.edu\/geninfo\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2024\/11\/tales-of-ise-188x300.jpg 188w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 338px) 100vw, 338px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> <\/div>\n<div class=\"shortcode sh-grid sh-grid-cols-1 md:sh-grid-cols-12 sh-gap-3\"><div class=\"shortcode sh-col-span-3 sh-pb-3\"><\/div> <div class=\"shortcode sh-col-span-9 sh-pb-3\">\n  <div id=\"ui_lib_panel\" class=\"shortcode sh-w-full !sh-border !sh-border-gray-300 sh-drop-shadow-sm sh-mb-2\">\n    \n    <div class=\"shortcode sh-w-full sh-px-3 sh-py-1.5 sh-bg-neutral-200 !sh-text-black sh-flex sh-justify-between sh-items-center sh-relative\">\n      <div><span class=\"shortcode sh-text-base sh-font-semibold sh-no-underline\">2013: John P. Wilkin, Dean of Libraries (2013\u20132017)<\/span><\/div>\n      <div>\n        <div class=\"sh-flex sh-flex-col\"> \n          <div><span class=\"shortcode sh-text-xs sh-transition sh-duration-500 sh-ease-in-out sh-bg-neutral-200 !sh-text-black !sh-no-underline ui-lib-coll-pan-id40_label\" > expand <\/span><\/div>\n          <div class=\"sh-flex sh-justify-center -sh-mt-1\"><i class=\"shortcode fa-solid fa-caret-down sh-text-xl sh-font-semibold sh-transition sh-duration-500 sh-ease-in-out sh-bg-neutral-200 !sh-text-black !sh-no-underline ui-lib-coll-pan-id40_arrow\" ><\/i> <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n      <button type=\"button\" id=\"ui-lib-coll-pan-id40\" class=\"shortcode sh-absolute sh-top-0 sh-left-0 sh-w-full sh-h-full sh-bg-transparent focus:sh-outline-none focus-visible:sh-ring focus-visible:sh-ring-orange-700\" data-toggle=\"ui_lib_collapse\" data-target=\".ui-lib-coll-pan-id40\" aria-controls=\"ui-lib-coll-pan-id40\" aria-expanded=\"false\" title=\"2013: John P. Wilkin, Dean of Libraries (2013\u20132017)\"><\/button>\n    <\/div>\n  <div class=\"shortcode sh-text-black sh-block sh-h-auto sh-max-h-0 sh-overflow-hidden sh-transition-max-height sh-duration-500 sh-ease-in-out ui-lib-coll-pan-id40\"  inert>\n      <div class=\"shortcode sh-px-2 sh-py-2\">The University Library welcomes its fifteenth Dean of Libraries, John P. Wilkin (2013\u20132017). The investiture of Wilkin as Librarian and Dean of Libraries takes place in 2016. In 2017, Wilkin is named Interim Vice Chancellor for academic affairs and provost designate. In 2018, Wilkin resumes his role as University Librarian and Dean of Libraries (2018-2022).<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.library.illinois.edu\/friends\/news-and-events\/wilkin-announces-plans-to-step-down\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-6779 size-large\" src=\"http:\/\/wordpress.library.illinois.edu\/geninfo\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2024\/11\/wilkin_john1702109-026-z-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"John Wilkin - Juanita J. and Robert E. Simpson Dean of Libraries and University Librarian\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wordpress.library.illinois.edu\/geninfo\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2024\/11\/wilkin_john1702109-026-z-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wordpress.library.illinois.edu\/geninfo\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2024\/11\/wilkin_john1702109-026-z-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wordpress.library.illinois.edu\/geninfo\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2024\/11\/wilkin_john1702109-026-z-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wordpress.library.illinois.edu\/geninfo\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2024\/11\/wilkin_john1702109-026-z-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/wordpress.library.illinois.edu\/geninfo\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2024\/11\/wilkin_john1702109-026-z.jpg 1800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> <\/div>\n<div class=\"shortcode sh-grid sh-grid-cols-1 md:sh-grid-cols-12 sh-gap-3\"><div class=\"shortcode sh-col-span-3 sh-pb-3\"><\/div><div class=\"shortcode sh-col-span-9 sh-pb-3\">\n  <div id=\"ui_lib_panel\" class=\"shortcode sh-w-full !sh-border !sh-border-gray-300 sh-drop-shadow-sm sh-mb-2\">\n    \n    <div class=\"shortcode sh-w-full sh-px-3 sh-py-1.5 sh-bg-neutral-200 !sh-text-black sh-flex sh-justify-between sh-items-center sh-relative\">\n      <div><span class=\"shortcode sh-text-base sh-font-semibold sh-no-underline\">2017: 14 millionth volume acquired<\/span><\/div>\n      <div>\n        <div class=\"sh-flex sh-flex-col\"> \n          <div><span class=\"shortcode sh-text-xs sh-transition sh-duration-500 sh-ease-in-out sh-bg-neutral-200 !sh-text-black !sh-no-underline ui-lib-coll-pan-id41_label\" > expand <\/span><\/div>\n          <div class=\"sh-flex sh-justify-center -sh-mt-1\"><i class=\"shortcode fa-solid fa-caret-down sh-text-xl sh-font-semibold sh-transition sh-duration-500 sh-ease-in-out sh-bg-neutral-200 !sh-text-black !sh-no-underline ui-lib-coll-pan-id41_arrow\" ><\/i> <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n      <button type=\"button\" id=\"ui-lib-coll-pan-id41\" class=\"shortcode sh-absolute sh-top-0 sh-left-0 sh-w-full sh-h-full sh-bg-transparent focus:sh-outline-none focus-visible:sh-ring focus-visible:sh-ring-orange-700\" data-toggle=\"ui_lib_collapse\" data-target=\".ui-lib-coll-pan-id41\" aria-controls=\"ui-lib-coll-pan-id41\" aria-expanded=\"false\" title=\"2017: 14 millionth volume acquired\"><\/button>\n    <\/div>\n  <div class=\"shortcode sh-text-black sh-block sh-h-auto sh-max-h-0 sh-overflow-hidden sh-transition-max-height sh-duration-500 sh-ease-in-out ui-lib-coll-pan-id41\"  inert>\n      <div class=\"shortcode sh-px-2 sh-py-2\"> Frederick E. Hoxie. <em>The University of Illinois: Engine of Innovation.<\/em> Urbana, IL: University of Illinois Press, 2017. Acquired through the generosity of Paul Lisnek.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.library.illinois.edu\/friends\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Millionth-Volume-Booklet.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-6770 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/wordpress.library.illinois.edu\/geninfo\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2024\/11\/Millionth-Volume-Booklet.jpg\" alt=\"Cover of Frederick E. Hoxie. The University of Illinois: Engine of Innovation. Urbana, IL: University of Illinois Press, 2017\" width=\"338\" height=\"338\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wordpress.library.illinois.edu\/geninfo\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2024\/11\/Millionth-Volume-Booklet.jpg 338w, https:\/\/wordpress.library.illinois.edu\/geninfo\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2024\/11\/Millionth-Volume-Booklet-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wordpress.library.illinois.edu\/geninfo\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2024\/11\/Millionth-Volume-Booklet-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 338px) 100vw, 338px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"shortcode sh-grid sh-grid-cols-1 md:sh-grid-cols-12 sh-gap-3\"> <div class=\"shortcode sh-col-span-3 sh-pb-3\"><\/div> <div class=\"shortcode sh-col-span-9 sh-pb-3\">\n  <div id=\"ui_lib_panel\" class=\"shortcode sh-w-full !sh-border !sh-border-gray-300 sh-drop-shadow-sm sh-mb-2\">\n    \n    <div class=\"shortcode sh-w-full sh-px-3 sh-py-1.5 sh-bg-neutral-200 !sh-text-black sh-flex sh-justify-between sh-items-center sh-relative\">\n      <div><span class=\"shortcode sh-text-base sh-font-semibold sh-no-underline\">2017: William Mischo; Sesquicentennial Celebration <\/span><\/div>\n      <div>\n        <div class=\"sh-flex sh-flex-col\"> \n          <div><span class=\"shortcode sh-text-xs sh-transition sh-duration-500 sh-ease-in-out sh-bg-neutral-200 !sh-text-black !sh-no-underline ui-lib-coll-pan-id42_label\" > expand <\/span><\/div>\n          <div class=\"sh-flex sh-justify-center -sh-mt-1\"><i class=\"shortcode fa-solid fa-caret-down sh-text-xl sh-font-semibold sh-transition sh-duration-500 sh-ease-in-out sh-bg-neutral-200 !sh-text-black !sh-no-underline ui-lib-coll-pan-id42_arrow\" ><\/i> <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n      <button type=\"button\" id=\"ui-lib-coll-pan-id42\" class=\"shortcode sh-absolute sh-top-0 sh-left-0 sh-w-full sh-h-full sh-bg-transparent focus:sh-outline-none focus-visible:sh-ring focus-visible:sh-ring-orange-700\" data-toggle=\"ui_lib_collapse\" data-target=\".ui-lib-coll-pan-id42\" aria-controls=\"ui-lib-coll-pan-id42\" aria-expanded=\"false\" title=\"2017: William Mischo; Sesquicentennial Celebration \"><\/button>\n    <\/div>\n  <div class=\"shortcode sh-text-black sh-block sh-h-auto sh-max-h-0 sh-overflow-hidden sh-transition-max-height sh-duration-500 sh-ease-in-out ui-lib-coll-pan-id42\"  inert>\n      <div class=\"shortcode sh-px-2 sh-py-2\">William Mischo is named Acting Dean of Libraries and University Librarian; University of Illinois holds a Sesquicentennial celebration and kicks off a $35-million capital campaign for the Library.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"shortcode sh-grid sh-grid-cols-1 md:sh-grid-cols-12 sh-gap-3\"> <div class=\"shortcode sh-col-span-3 sh-pb-3\"><\/div> <div class=\"shortcode sh-col-span-9 sh-pb-3\">\n  <div id=\"ui_lib_panel\" class=\"shortcode sh-w-full !sh-border !sh-border-gray-300 sh-drop-shadow-sm sh-mb-2\">\n    \n    <div class=\"shortcode sh-w-full sh-px-3 sh-py-1.5 sh-bg-neutral-200 !sh-text-black sh-flex sh-justify-between sh-items-center sh-relative\">\n      <div><span class=\"shortcode sh-text-base sh-font-semibold sh-no-underline\">2018: Sir Isaac Newton manuscript; campaign to transform the Library<\/span><\/div>\n      <div>\n        <div class=\"sh-flex sh-flex-col\"> \n          <div><span class=\"shortcode sh-text-xs sh-transition sh-duration-500 sh-ease-in-out sh-bg-neutral-200 !sh-text-black !sh-no-underline ui-lib-coll-pan-id43_label\" > expand <\/span><\/div>\n          <div class=\"sh-flex sh-justify-center -sh-mt-1\"><i class=\"shortcode fa-solid fa-caret-down sh-text-xl sh-font-semibold sh-transition sh-duration-500 sh-ease-in-out sh-bg-neutral-200 !sh-text-black !sh-no-underline ui-lib-coll-pan-id43_arrow\" ><\/i> <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n      <button type=\"button\" id=\"ui-lib-coll-pan-id43\" class=\"shortcode sh-absolute sh-top-0 sh-left-0 sh-w-full sh-h-full sh-bg-transparent focus:sh-outline-none focus-visible:sh-ring focus-visible:sh-ring-orange-700\" data-toggle=\"ui_lib_collapse\" data-target=\".ui-lib-coll-pan-id43\" aria-controls=\"ui-lib-coll-pan-id43\" aria-expanded=\"false\" title=\"2018: Sir Isaac Newton manuscript; campaign to transform the Library\"><\/button>\n    <\/div>\n  <div class=\"shortcode sh-text-black sh-block sh-h-auto sh-max-h-0 sh-overflow-hidden sh-transition-max-height sh-duration-500 sh-ease-in-out ui-lib-coll-pan-id43\"  inert>\n      <div class=\"shortcode sh-px-2 sh-py-2\">The Rare Book &amp; Manuscript Library at the University of Illinois acquires a manuscript written by Sir Isaac Newton that provides instructions for making the philosopher\u2019s stone, a substance thought to have special powers of transformation; University of Illinois announces a multi-phased campaign to transform the University Library<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"shortcode sh-grid sh-grid-cols-1 md:sh-grid-cols-12 sh-gap-3\"> <div class=\"shortcode sh-col-span-3 sh-pb-3\"> <div class=\"shortcode sh-p-4 sh-rounded sh-drop-shadow-sm sh-bg-blue-100 !sh-text-black \"><div><div class=\"\"><strong>2020\u2013Present<\/strong><\/div><\/div><\/div> <\/div><div class=\"shortcode sh-col-span-9 sh-pb-3\">\n  <div id=\"ui_lib_panel\" class=\"shortcode sh-w-full !sh-border !sh-border-gray-300 sh-drop-shadow-sm sh-mb-2\">\n    \n    <div class=\"shortcode sh-w-full sh-px-3 sh-py-1.5 sh-bg-neutral-200 !sh-text-black sh-flex sh-justify-between sh-items-center sh-relative\">\n      <div><span class=\"shortcode sh-text-base sh-font-semibold sh-no-underline\">2021: Main\/Undergraduate Library Integration Project; first DEIA director<\/span><\/div>\n      <div>\n        <div class=\"sh-flex sh-flex-col\"> \n          <div><span class=\"shortcode sh-text-xs sh-transition sh-duration-500 sh-ease-in-out sh-bg-neutral-200 !sh-text-black !sh-no-underline ui-lib-coll-pan-id44_label\" > expand <\/span><\/div>\n          <div class=\"sh-flex sh-justify-center -sh-mt-1\"><i class=\"shortcode fa-solid fa-caret-down sh-text-xl sh-font-semibold sh-transition sh-duration-500 sh-ease-in-out sh-bg-neutral-200 !sh-text-black !sh-no-underline ui-lib-coll-pan-id44_arrow\" ><\/i> <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n      <button type=\"button\" id=\"ui-lib-coll-pan-id44\" class=\"shortcode sh-absolute sh-top-0 sh-left-0 sh-w-full sh-h-full sh-bg-transparent focus:sh-outline-none focus-visible:sh-ring focus-visible:sh-ring-orange-700\" data-toggle=\"ui_lib_collapse\" data-target=\".ui-lib-coll-pan-id44\" aria-controls=\"ui-lib-coll-pan-id44\" aria-expanded=\"false\" title=\"2021: Main\/Undergraduate Library Integration Project; first DEIA director\"><\/button>\n    <\/div>\n  <div class=\"shortcode sh-text-black sh-block sh-h-auto sh-max-h-0 sh-overflow-hidden sh-transition-max-height sh-duration-500 sh-ease-in-out ui-lib-coll-pan-id44\"  inert>\n      <div class=\"shortcode sh-px-2 sh-py-2\">Main\/Undergraduate Library Integration Project draft plans are posted. University Library announces architectural and engineering firms to design new archives and special collections building; Victor Jones, Jr. is hired as the first director of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility.<br \/>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> <\/div>\n<div class=\"shortcode sh-grid sh-grid-cols-1 md:sh-grid-cols-12 sh-gap-3\"> <div class=\"shortcode sh-col-span-3 sh-pb-3\"><\/div> <div class=\"shortcode sh-col-span-9 sh-pb-3\">\n  <div id=\"ui_lib_panel\" class=\"shortcode sh-w-full !sh-border !sh-border-gray-300 sh-drop-shadow-sm sh-mb-2\">\n    \n    <div class=\"shortcode sh-w-full sh-px-3 sh-py-1.5 sh-bg-neutral-200 !sh-text-black sh-flex sh-justify-between sh-items-center sh-relative\">\n      <div><span class=\"shortcode sh-text-base sh-font-semibold sh-no-underline\">2022: Archives and Special Collections building; Christopher Prom<\/span><\/div>\n      <div>\n        <div class=\"sh-flex sh-flex-col\"> \n          <div><span class=\"shortcode sh-text-xs sh-transition sh-duration-500 sh-ease-in-out sh-bg-neutral-200 !sh-text-black !sh-no-underline ui-lib-coll-pan-id45_label\" > expand <\/span><\/div>\n          <div class=\"sh-flex sh-justify-center -sh-mt-1\"><i class=\"shortcode fa-solid fa-caret-down sh-text-xl sh-font-semibold sh-transition sh-duration-500 sh-ease-in-out sh-bg-neutral-200 !sh-text-black !sh-no-underline ui-lib-coll-pan-id45_arrow\" ><\/i> <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n      <button type=\"button\" id=\"ui-lib-coll-pan-id45\" class=\"shortcode sh-absolute sh-top-0 sh-left-0 sh-w-full sh-h-full sh-bg-transparent focus:sh-outline-none focus-visible:sh-ring focus-visible:sh-ring-orange-700\" data-toggle=\"ui_lib_collapse\" data-target=\".ui-lib-coll-pan-id45\" aria-controls=\"ui-lib-coll-pan-id45\" aria-expanded=\"false\" title=\"2022: Archives and Special Collections building; Christopher Prom\"><\/button>\n    <\/div>\n  <div class=\"shortcode sh-text-black sh-block sh-h-auto sh-max-h-0 sh-overflow-hidden sh-transition-max-height sh-duration-500 sh-ease-in-out ui-lib-coll-pan-id45\"  inert>\n      <div class=\"shortcode sh-px-2 sh-py-2\">Archives and Special Collections building is approved by the Board of Trustees; Christopher Prom is named Interim Dean of Libraries and University Librarian (2022\u20132023).<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> <\/div>\n<div class=\"shortcode sh-grid sh-grid-cols-1 md:sh-grid-cols-12 sh-gap-3\"> <div class=\"shortcode sh-col-span-3 sh-pb-3\"><\/div><div class=\"shortcode sh-col-span-9 sh-pb-3\"><div class=\"shortcode sh-p-4 sh-rounded sh-drop-shadow-sm sh-bg-neutral-200 !sh-text-black \"><div><div class=\"\"><strong>2023: Claire Stewart is named University Librarian and Dean of Libraries<\/strong><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> <\/div>\n<div class=\"shortcode sh-grid sh-grid-cols-1 md:sh-grid-cols-12 sh-gap-3\"> <div class=\"shortcode sh-col-span-3 sh-pb-3\"><\/div> <div class=\"shortcode sh-col-span-9 sh-pb-3\">\n  <div id=\"ui_lib_panel\" class=\"shortcode sh-w-full !sh-border !sh-border-gray-300 sh-drop-shadow-sm sh-mb-2\">\n    \n    <div class=\"shortcode sh-w-full sh-px-3 sh-py-1.5 sh-bg-neutral-200 !sh-text-black sh-flex sh-justify-between sh-items-center sh-relative\">\n      <div><span class=\"shortcode sh-text-base sh-font-semibold sh-no-underline\">2023: 15 millionth volume acquired<\/span><\/div>\n      <div>\n        <div class=\"sh-flex sh-flex-col\"> \n          <div><span class=\"shortcode sh-text-xs sh-transition sh-duration-500 sh-ease-in-out sh-bg-neutral-200 !sh-text-black !sh-no-underline ui-lib-coll-pan-id46_label\" > expand <\/span><\/div>\n          <div class=\"sh-flex sh-justify-center -sh-mt-1\"><i class=\"shortcode fa-solid fa-caret-down sh-text-xl sh-font-semibold sh-transition sh-duration-500 sh-ease-in-out sh-bg-neutral-200 !sh-text-black !sh-no-underline ui-lib-coll-pan-id46_arrow\" ><\/i> <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n      <button type=\"button\" id=\"ui-lib-coll-pan-id46\" class=\"shortcode sh-absolute sh-top-0 sh-left-0 sh-w-full sh-h-full sh-bg-transparent focus:sh-outline-none focus-visible:sh-ring focus-visible:sh-ring-orange-700\" data-toggle=\"ui_lib_collapse\" data-target=\".ui-lib-coll-pan-id46\" aria-controls=\"ui-lib-coll-pan-id46\" aria-expanded=\"false\" title=\"2023: 15 millionth volume acquired\"><\/button>\n    <\/div>\n  <div class=\"shortcode sh-text-black sh-block sh-h-auto sh-max-h-0 sh-overflow-hidden sh-transition-max-height sh-duration-500 sh-ease-in-out ui-lib-coll-pan-id46\"  inert>\n      <div class=\"shortcode sh-px-2 sh-py-2\"> <em>Ceo ditte de husbonderie \ufb01st un chivaler sir Walter de Henleye.<\/em> Acquired through the generosity of Betty Jean Peters Albert.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.library.illinois.edu\/news\/university-library-names-15-millionth-volume\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-6772 size-large\" 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https:\/\/wordpress.library.illinois.edu\/geninfo\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2024\/11\/Ceo-ditte-de-husbonderie-\ufb01st-un-chivaler-sir-Walter-de-Henleye-1097x1536.png 1097w, https:\/\/wordpress.library.illinois.edu\/geninfo\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2024\/11\/Ceo-ditte-de-husbonderie-\ufb01st-un-chivaler-sir-Walter-de-Henleye-1463x2048.png 1463w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> <\/div>\n<div class=\"shortcode sh-grid sh-grid-cols-1 md:sh-grid-cols-12 sh-gap-3\"> <div class=\"shortcode sh-col-span-3 sh-pb-3\"><\/div> <div class=\"shortcode sh-col-span-9 sh-pb-3\">\n  <div id=\"ui_lib_panel\" class=\"shortcode sh-w-full !sh-border !sh-border-gray-300 sh-drop-shadow-sm sh-mb-2\">\n    \n    <div class=\"shortcode sh-w-full sh-px-3 sh-py-1.5 sh-bg-neutral-200 !sh-text-black sh-flex sh-justify-between sh-items-center sh-relative\">\n      <div><span class=\"shortcode sh-text-base sh-font-semibold sh-no-underline\">2024: First Edition of Plato is Acquired<\/span><\/div>\n      <div>\n        <div class=\"sh-flex sh-flex-col\"> \n          <div><span class=\"shortcode sh-text-xs sh-transition sh-duration-500 sh-ease-in-out sh-bg-neutral-200 !sh-text-black !sh-no-underline ui-lib-coll-pan-id47_label\" > expand <\/span><\/div>\n          <div class=\"sh-flex sh-justify-center -sh-mt-1\"><i class=\"shortcode fa-solid fa-caret-down sh-text-xl sh-font-semibold sh-transition sh-duration-500 sh-ease-in-out sh-bg-neutral-200 !sh-text-black !sh-no-underline ui-lib-coll-pan-id47_arrow\" ><\/i> <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n      <button type=\"button\" id=\"ui-lib-coll-pan-id47\" class=\"shortcode sh-absolute sh-top-0 sh-left-0 sh-w-full sh-h-full sh-bg-transparent focus:sh-outline-none focus-visible:sh-ring focus-visible:sh-ring-orange-700\" data-toggle=\"ui_lib_collapse\" data-target=\".ui-lib-coll-pan-id47\" aria-controls=\"ui-lib-coll-pan-id47\" aria-expanded=\"false\" title=\"2024: First Edition of Plato is Acquired\"><\/button>\n    <\/div>\n  <div class=\"shortcode sh-text-black sh-block sh-h-auto sh-max-h-0 sh-overflow-hidden sh-transition-max-height sh-duration-500 sh-ease-in-out ui-lib-coll-pan-id47\"  inert>\n      <div class=\"shortcode sh-px-2 sh-py-2\">Rare Book &amp; Manuscript Library acquires first edition of Plato&#8217;s works in Greek. While approximately 200 copies of the \u201ceditio princeps\u201d were produced in 1513 by the well-known printer Aldus Manutius, just 40 are believed extant today.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> <\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>1800s 1860\u20131869 Illinois Industrial University is founded. The Board of Trustees appropriates $1,000 for the purchase of 644 volumes to be housed in the office of Regent Gregory who served as Librarian. 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