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Welcome to the University Library!
We are here to help you with your research needs while attending the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
The pages in this guide are intended to provide you with information to help you get started using the library and its resources.
If you have any questions, please Ask a Librarian.
About the Library
The University of Illinois Library is one of the largest libraries in the United States with more than 13 million volumes, nearly 30 libraries, and several hundred databases. There are several things you can do to make a library of this size easier to use. Follow the suggestions below to get started!
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Find a Library for your Degree ProgramExplore this list to see which library or libraries serve your degree program. These are likely to be the libraries you use most frequently.
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Library Locations & HoursUse this page to find the location of a specific library on campus and to see its hours of operation.
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Library ToursWant to get to know the library better? This page provides many options for you to take a tour of the library.
Library Policies
The library's policies may differ from those of the library in your home country. Please look carefully at the information below to better understand the policies of this library.
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Borrowing PrivilegesProvides information regarding how long resources can be checked out.
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PrintingThe library offers both black and white and color printing from the computers in the library. The above link will answer many of your questions about printing in the library.
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Scanning and PhotocopyingA variety of types of scanners and photocopiers are available at different libraries on campus. These machines are free to use.
Understanding Libraries
The information below is provided to help you better understand common library terminology used in this country.
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ACRL's Multilingual Glossary of TermsA multilingual glossary published by the Association of College and Research Libraries. It is divided into two parts: a Language Table and a Dictionary.