Physical Collections
Highlighting Special Collections and Archives
Dr. Florence Ames was Illinois State’s first university physician
In 1923, Illinois State hired its first university physician, Dr. Florence Ames, who became a [...]
Omeka workshop will highlight uses for digital humanities research and classroom projects, March 21
Join us in the Digital Scholarship Lab at Milner for the hands-on workshop, Introduction to [...]
Digital revival of an entertainment icon: Circus route books and other materials
Josh Jenkins' internship at Illinois State University links Milner Library’s digital collection to [...]
Journey back to the 1990s with the Vidette Digital Archive
Milner Library has added 34,522 pages to the Vidette Digital Archive.Browse the Collections
General collections are shelved on floors 2-6 of Milner Library. Consult the catalog and floor maps or ask us for help locating physical items.
Physical Collections
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Teaching Materials Center
Pre-K-12 materials, including picture books, YA novels, leveled readers, and teacher edition textbooks.
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Government Information
Up-to-date and historical federal and state information reflecting all aspects of government activity.
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Maps and Atlases
200,000 printed maps and cartographic materials with a major emphasis on Illinois and the Midwest.
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Multimedia Center DVD & VHS Collection
Broad range of educational films, documentaries, feature films, and performances in music, dance, and theater.
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Special Collections
The Special Collections Department at Milner Library holds rare books and archival materials.
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Dr. Jo Ann Rayfield Archives
The Dr. Jo Ann Rayfield Archives is the official repository for selected materials that document the history of the university.
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Browsing Books Collection
Recently published and/or bestseller fiction and nonfiction books.