{"id":769,"date":"2017-08-16T18:19:13","date_gmt":"2017-08-16T18:19:13","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/wordpress.library.illinois.edu\/geninfo\/?page_id=769"},"modified":"2025-05-29T14:30:44","modified_gmt":"2025-05-29T19:30:44","slug":"overview","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/wordpress.library.illinois.edu\/geninfo\/","title":{"rendered":"Overview"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>The Library<\/h2>\n<p>The University Library, a campus-wide network of libraries serving programs of learning and research in many disciplines, is the largest public university research library in the United States. The Library is a worldwide leader in the dissemination of knowledge through our remarkable research collections, outstanding services, innovative technologies, and exceptional faculty and staff.<\/p>\n<p>The Library Homepage is designed to provide a multitude of resources, both print-based and electronic, as well as to offer detailed information about our ongoing services. Feedback from our users always is appreciated. If you have questions, concerns, or suggestions, visit <a href=\"http:\/\/www.library.illinois.edu\/ask-us\/\">Ask a Librarian<\/a> for a variety of options concerning how to reach us. Library faculty and staff are happy to help with your research needs.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\">&#8212;<a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.library.illinois.edu\/geninfo\/meet-the-dean\/\">Claire Stewart, Dean of Libraries and University Librarian<\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: left\"><a href=\"http:\/\/wordpress.library.illinois.edu\/geninfo\/history\/\">Read about the history of the library.<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.library.illinois.edu\/rex\/about\/tours\/\">Find information on library tours.<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>General Information<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/wordpress.library.illinois.edu\/geninfo\/policies\/\">Policies for Library Users<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.library.illinois.edu\/geninfo\/deia\/\">Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.library.illinois.edu\/staff\/administration\/orgchart\/\">Library Organization<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/wordpress.library.illinois.edu\/geninfo\/libraryinit\/\">Strategic Initiatives and Research<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/wordpress.library.illinois.edu\/geninfo\/busoff\/positions\/\">Library Employment<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.library.illinois.edu\/geninfo\/staff-directory\/\">Employee Directory<\/a>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/wordpress.library.illinois.edu\/geninfo\/endowed-appointments\/\">Endowed Appointments<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/wordpress.library.illinois.edu\/geninfo\/residents\/\">Library Residency Program<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Stay in Touch and Get Involved<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.library.illinois.edu\/news\/\">News<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/calendars.illinois.edu\/list\/4092?skinId=1977\">Events<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/wordpress.library.illinois.edu\/geninfo\/blog\/\">Library Blogs and Other Social Media<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.library.illinois.edu\/friends\/support-the-library\/\">Support the Library<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Library The University Library, a campus-wide network of libraries serving programs of learning and research in many disciplines, is the largest public university research library in the United States. 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