Directions/Parking – Map Library

Getting to the Map Library

Map of central University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign campus with Main Library location circled in red.
The Map Library is located on the fourth floor of the University Library’s Main Library Building, marked with a red oval on the map. Use the University Library’s interactive Google map for driving directions. Please call the Map Library at 217-333-0827 if you need navigation assistance.

Parking on Campus

Parking map of central University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Parking lots and streets where public parking is available are yellow; rental lots for University faculty and staff are red. University buildings are tan.
The E-3 parking lot to the west of the Main Library Building, on 6^th Street between Armory and Gregory, is a metered parking lot that does not require a parking permit. Payment will require access the MobileMeter parking app or by calling (217) 207-3033 to pay over the phone. Generally, this lot is enforced 6am-1am, Monday-Saturday. Please read the parking meter for enforcement policies. This parking lot also has designated handicap accessible, metered parking spaces.

Please note: Daytime parking on the University of Illinois campus can be difficult, and it may be more convenient to walk to some destinations. Between 6 a.m. and 6 p.m. visitors may park in metered spaces along streets and in metered spaces in parking lots and facilities indicated in yellow on the campus parking map. All other campus lots are reserved for permit holders only, and your car may be towed if you park in prohibited spaces. University lots are open to visitors after 6 p.m. and on weekends and holidays, subject to posted restrictions.

Taking the Bus

Map of central University of Illinois Champaign-Urbana campus showing Champaign-Urbana Mass Transit District routes.
Many city buses make stops at the Main Library. To plan your route, visit the Champaign-Urbana Mass Transit District’s Trip Planner.

Finding Us Inside the Main Library

Floor plan of the fourth floor of the Main Library Building. The floor plan is oriented with north toward the right. Odd numbered rooms are on the left (south); even numbered rooms are on the right (north). The Map Library's location, 418 Main Library, is highlighted with a yellow star on navy blue background. The floor plan also shows locations of elevators and restrooms.
The Map Library is on the fourth floor of the Main Library Building. The fourth floor is accessible by both stairs and elevators.