Physical Collections
Highlighting Special Collections and Archives
Preserving Pride: Oral histories project documents history of Illinois State’s LGBTQIA+ community
Illinois State University, home to one of the first queer college organizations in the country, has [...]
This month in Illinois State University history: June
From winning an individual national track and field championship to producing nationally acclaimed [...]
Special Collections intern reflects on experience curating and designing exhibits
The exhibit, "Cures & Concoctions: A Historical Look into Health, Healing, & [...]
This month in Illinois State University history: May
From the impact of the University’s first female faculty member to campus celebrations of Mother’s [...]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.