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Your library may publish frequently updated web content such as news and/or blog and you may want the latest updates automatically added to your website.
If you want to display a list of latest posts in the sidebar on all pages of your website, use the WordPress built-in RSS widget. You can add it by going to Appearance -> Widget -> RSS. Please note: only a site administrator can create a site-wide RSS widget.
If you want to display the title of the latest post on a specific page, use this shortcode.
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Library Launches New Search Platform July 28
posted on July 23, 2026
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Graduation Interview with our Graduate Assistants
By Precious Olalere - May 12, 2023
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The text attribute inserts whatever text/label you want to added before the post title and separate them by a colon and a space.
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Latest episode: It Takes Jess Hagman
March 29, 2022
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Latest news: Library Launches New Search Platform July 28
By Murphy Heather - July 23, 2026
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Library Launches New Search Platform July 28
On July 28, 2026, the University Library launches Library Search, a new discovery platform providing a single, primary search experience to find materials from its collections as well as library-licensed electronic resources. The move to Library Search will provide a more sustainable, integrated, and user-focused discovery experience while positioning the Library to better support the evolving needs of its community.
Library Search offers:
- A unified search across the University Library’s print and electronic holdings.
- The ability to expand results beyond local collections to include materials available through Interlibrary Loan (ILL).
- Specialized search options for unique collections, including maps and archival materials, allowing users to refine searches more effectively.
- Easy access to and searching of I-Share Libraries consortium holdings.
The platform also searches an extensive Central Discovery Index (CDI) containing more than 1 billion records, including:
- Books and e-books
- Journal articles and book chapters
- Journals and newspapers
- DVDs and streaming media
- Maps
- Music scores
- Government documents
- And much more
In addition, Library Search includes content from the University Library’s digital repositories and collections, including:
- IDEALS
- University of Illinois Digital Library
- Illinois Data Bank
- Illinois Digital Newspapers Collection
Overall, the new Library Search provides a more comprehensive and curated discovery experience than general search tools such as Google Scholar, particularly for licensed resources, local collections, and accessible content.
Library Search replaces the current Library Catalog and Easy Search as the Library’s primary discovery service. Both will remain accessible through August 12, 2026 (covering the Summer 2026 session). After this date, access through the Library’s homepage and existing bookmarked Easy Search URLs will no longer be available.
Have a question? We’d love to hear from you:
discovery@library.illinois.edu