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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 […]
The University of Illinois, through its participation in the BTAA consortium, has secured an open access publishing agreement with Wiley for calendar years 2026 and 2027. Through December 31, 2027, under this new contract, Illinois and its students, faculty, and staff will enjoy: Unlimited open access publishing for articles accepted in 2026 and 2027 in Wiley […]
The Bronze Tablets in the Main Library’s first-floor north–south corridor are being reorganized to reflect chronological order and allow for future additions. The tablets will be temporarily unavailable for viewing during this project. Reinstallation is anticipated in mid-July. The University of Illinois began the tradition of inscribing the Bronze Tablets with the names of […]
Work on the Main Library Roofing Project begins Monday, April 20, 2026. The contractor, BEAR Construction, will install fencing and temporarily close about eight parking spaces in the southeast corner of Lot E3, and set up overhead protection at all Main Library entrances. All entrances will remain open during construction. The project includes roof replacement, […]
The University Library is excited to introduce a new leisure reading collection, created to support reading for enjoyment. No syllabus! The collection, located in the Social Sciences, Health, and Education Library (Room 101 in the Main Library building), will include more than 250 books with many New York Times best sellers and around 100 fiction […]
~~~ The Espresso Royale R&D Lab opened in the Main Library on Monday, March 2, launching a pilot initiative that runs through May 15. The coffee spot will operate inside the Orange Room (northwest corner closest to the north building entrance facing Wright/Armory) Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., serving all faculty, staff, students, and […]
Open-access biological databases have long served as pillars for life science research, providing freely accessible data that drive discovery across fields like genetics, ecology, and neuroscience. However, sustaining these resources has been a long-standing challenge, and several Illinois faculty members, including those in the University Library and the College of Agricultural, Consumer &…
The Illinois Newspaper Project (INP) at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Library has received a grant of $324,189 from the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH), to digitize 100,000 pages of historical Illinois newspapers, as part of the National Digital Newspaper Program (NDNP), a partnership between the NEH and the Library of Congress. The Illinois Newspaper Project has […]
Begins July 28, 2025
