Physical Collections
Highlighting Special Collections and Archives
New exhibit at Milner Library showcases the role of Special Collections in teaching
Out of the Map Case and Into the Light pulls together objects from the Rare & Fine, Circus [...]
This month in Illinois State University history: February
From President Abraham Lincoln’s impact on the University to decades of campus Valentine’s Day [...]
Why Wikidata? An introduction and edit-a-thon, February 4
Wikidata is increasingly important in linked data spheres and can be a useful component to a range [...]
Connecting coursework and collection development through Milner Library’s collection enhancement funding
Students in Dr. Saskia Beranek’s Seminar in Renaissance and Baroque Art and Architecture had a [...]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.