"These eureka moments are familiar to all of us; they’re why we take a shower or go for a walk when we’re stuck on a problem. But this technique works only if we’ve actually got a lot of knowledge about the problem stored in our brains through long study and focus. … You can’t come to a moment of creative insight if you haven’t got any mental fuel. You can’t be googling the info; it’s got to be inside you."
from the book Smarter Than You Think by Clive Thompson
Within the Library's six floors it provides a varieity of resources, study spaces, and help desks through out the building. Click the floor number to view a map of each floor. Learn more about Milner by taking the iTour, a video-based guided walking tour. We sponsor a variety of art exhibits, speakers, book talks, and other events throughout the year.
Learn more about call numbers on our Understanding Call Numbers guide.
Check out and return items such as:
at the Check Out Desk on Floor 2 (Main Floor). It is the desk to your left when you walk into the library.
View a list of technology available for check out. Have a question about a bill? Call (309) 438-5598.
The Library does not buy textbooks out right. However, you may still be able to access the book here. The video below shows how to search our resources to determine if we have a copy of your textbook(s). (View the script.)
There are numerous ways to get help with your research projects. Here are the options we recommend.
