Physical Collections

Highlighting Special Collections and Archives

From a legendary campus performance by the “Queen of Soul” to the lasting poetry of Richard Hovey, [...]

For 46 years, Illinois State University’s Wren Crew has devoted itself to the study of northern [...]

Milner Library invites applications for a Digital Scholarship Fellow for the spring 2027 semester.

From a memorable campus performance by the late Dolly Parton to the impactful career of the [...]

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.

Teaching Materials
Center

Pre-K-12 materials, including picture books, YA novels, leveled readers, and teacher edition textbooks.
Government
Information

Up-to-date and historical federal and state information reflecting all aspects of government activity.
Maps and Atlases

200,000 printed maps and cartographic materials with a major emphasis on Illinois and the Midwest.
Multimedia Center DVD & VHS Collection

Broad range of educational films, documentaries, feature films, and performances in music, dance, and theater.
Special Collections

The Special Collections Department at Milner Library holds rare books and archival materials.
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.
Browsing Books Collection

Recently published and/or bestseller fiction and nonfiction books.