Milner Library
Milner Library is an active partner in the teaching, learning, research, and service activities of Illinois State University. Milner librarians provide research assistance and library instruction customized to meet the needs of students and faculty. Reference collections include general, as well as subject-specific, print and electronic research tools including indexes, handbooks, dictionaries, bibliographies, directories, and bibliographic and full text databases.
The library at Illinois State Normal University opened in 1890, thirty-three years after the opening of the university. Until that time, departments held their own collections. Over its history, the library has resided in five buildings and moved into the current facility in 1976. The present building is named in honor of Angeline Vernon Milner, who was the first university librarian from 1890-1928.
Upcoming Events
TELL (Tales of English Language Learners)
The exhibit displays the journeys of English Language Learners through their stories, cultural traditions, challenges, and dreams for the future. Runs April 6 – May 15, 2018.
Food for Thought
Discover and celebrate different heritages through diverse cuisine. Runs April 19 – May 14, 2018.
Drop-In Writing Assistance
Drop-in writing assistance with tutors from the Julia N. Visor Academic Center is available at Milner Library.
Drop-In Writing Assistance
Drop-in writing assistance with tutors from the Julia N. Visor Academic Center is available at Milner Library.
ALEKS tutoring
Drop-in assistance with the ALEKS mathematics placement assessment with a tutor from the Julia N. Visor Academic Center is available at Milner Library.
Peace Corps office hour
Illinois State now has a Peace Corps campus recruiter, Hunter Ryan, that holds office hours to learn what the Peace Corps does and how to apply. He is also available to support undergrad students working towards completing their Peace Corps Prep Program.
Peace Corps office hour
Talk with a Peace Corps Recruiter and find out more about the program.
Drop-In Writing Assistance
Drop-in writing assistance with tutors from the Julia N. Visor Academic Center is available at Milner Library.
Drop-In Writing Assistance
Drop-in writing assistance with tutors from the Julia N. Visor Academic Center is available at Milner Library.
Drop-In Writing Assistance
Drop-in writing assistance with tutors from the Julia N. Visor Academic Center is available at Milner Library.
ALEKS tutoring
Drop-in assistance with the ALEKS mathematics placement assessment with a tutor from the Julia N. Visor Academic Center is available at Milner Library.
Peace Corps office hour
Illinois State now has a Peace Corps campus recruiter, Hunter Ryan, that holds office hours to learn what the Peace Corps does and how to apply. He is also available to support undergrad students working towards completing their Peace Corps Prep Program.
Milner Library Study Breaks
Milner Library will be serving donuts, fruit, and coffee during Finals Week.
Peace Corps office hour
Talk with a Peace Corps Recruiter and find out more about the program.
PAWSitively Stress Free at Milner Library
Take a study or work break to pet certified therapy dogs, get a FREE chair massage, and enjoy other stress relieving activities!
Drop-In Writing Assistance
Drop-in writing assistance with tutors from the Julia N. Visor Academic Center is available at Milner Library.
PAWSitively Stress Free at Milner Library
Take a study or work break to pet certified therapy dogs, get a FREE chair massage, and enjoy other stress relieving activities!
Drop-In Writing Assistance
Drop-in writing assistance with tutors from the Julia N. Visor Academic Center is available at Milner Library.
Drop-In Writing Assistance
Drop-in writing assistance with tutors from the Julia N. Visor Academic Center is available at Milner Library.
ALEKS tutoring
Drop-in assistance with the ALEKS mathematics placement assessment with a tutor from the Julia N. Visor Academic Center is available at Milner Library.
Peace Corps office hour
Illinois State now has a Peace Corps campus recruiter, Hunter Ryan, that holds office hours to learn what the Peace Corps does and how to apply. He is also available to support undergrad students working towards completing their Peace Corps Prep Program.
Teaching with Primary Sources
Primary source documents can often illuminate events or ideas in very real, almost tangible, ways. The University’s Special Collections at Milner Library hosts a wide variety of historical letters, documents, and other artifacts that can help bring history alive for your students. The intellectual and sometimes emotional impact of these original texts connect students to historic or cultural events in ways secondary sources can only hint at. In this workshop, learn how to teach with these materials, unearth ways to…
Late-night Resume Reviews
Get ready for the Part-time Job Fair by attending Late-night Resume Reviews.
Late-night Resume Reviews
Get ready for the Part-time Job Fair by attending Late-night Resume Reviews.
Late-night Resume Reviews
Get ready for the Accounting Career Fair by attending Late-night Resume Reviews.
Late-night Resume Reviews
Get ready for the Part-time Job Fair by attending Late-night Resume Reviews.
Late-night Resume Reviews
Get ready for the Accounting Career by attending Late-night Resume Reviews.
Late-night Resume Reviews
Get ready for the Accounting Career Fair by attending Late-night Resume Reviews.
Late-night Resume Reviews
Get ready for the Part-time Job Fair by attending Late-night Resume Reviews.
Late-night Resume Reviews
Get ready for the Fall Internship and Career by attending Late-night Resume Reviews.
Late-night Resume Reviews
Get ready for the Fall Internship and Career by attending Late-night Resume Reviews.
Late-night Resume Reviews
Get ready for the Fall Internship and Career Fair by attending Late-night Resume Reviews.
Late-night Resume Reviews
Get ready for the Fall Internship and Career Fair by attending Late-night Resume Reviews.