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About Milner Library

Milner Library, located in the heart of campus, is an active partner in the teaching, learning, and research activities of Illinois State University. Milner Library is here to help.

  • Individualized Attention

    We are available to assist you in person as well as through text, email, and instant message. In addition, there is a subject librarian for every major on campus who can help with all of your research and class needs.

  • Books

    Milner Library is home to over 1.4 million volumes. In addition, materials not owned by ISU can easily be borrowed from other institutions throughout the state of Illinois using our interlibrary loan system.

  • Space and Technology

    Milner Library offers a variety of study facilities ranging from individual and group study rooms to open tables on Floor 3 for collaboration. Students, faculty, staff, and community members have access to computers, printers, scanners, and a 3D printer. Some technology is also available to check out, including headphones, phone chargers, laptops, and cameras.

    Milner Library was built in 1976 and is named in honor of Angeline Vernon Milner, who was the first university librarian from 1890-1928.

Reports

Recent reports and statistics from Milner Library. Many historical reports can be found in ISUReD.

  • 2024 Annual Report

    Milner accomplished a lot in FY2024. Read about some of our highlights!

    2024 Milner Library Annual Report

  • 2023 Satisfaction Survey

    We surveyed ISU affiliates about their opinions of Milner Library. Take a look at our findings with this interactive dashboard.

    Satisfaction Survey Dashboard

  • eTextbooks at ISU

    Check out our dashboard presenting Milner's efforts to provide eTextbooks to students across campus.

    eTextbooks Dashboard