Milner Library - Illinois State University

10/06/2026

Milner Library is celebrating 50 years in our current location, and we’re celebrating by throwing it back to 1976. Join us this Wednesday, October 7 from 4-6 p.m. for a 70s themed celebration, featuring a scavenger hunt, snacks, pet rocks (did you know those debuted in the 70s?), a photo station, and more. Grab a disco ball, an exclusive Milner 50th anniversary sticker, and other fun prizes. 1970s costumes extremely encouraged!

09/21/2026

“Most students with low vision or blindness are already connected with external organizations that help them learn to navigate campus before they arrive,” Harman said. “Since we have the tools and technology available here, I wanted to find a way to make that transition even easier.”

Harman initially explored using a Braille conversion machine to create a tactile map. However, the amount of Braille required to represent campus locations made the map poor in quality and difficult to use. Seeking a more practical solution, he turned to Touch Mapper, a platform that creates tactile maps designed specifically for people with visual impairments.

After extensive rounds and editing, Harman developed a scaled campus map in Braille that could easily and accurately be explored through touch. He then partnered with colleague Steve Koehler at Milner Library’s Innovation Hub to bring the project to life through three-dimensional printing.

Read more at News.IllinoisState.edu

09/02/2026

Book a consultation with your subject librarian at Library.IllinoisState.edu!

08/26/2026

We’re waiting!!!

*no Redbirds were harmed in the creation of this video

07/23/2026

Milner Library's own Head of Government Information Angela Bonnell penned an article for the Pantagraph celebrating Milner's 50th anniversary in its current building. Stay tuned for more 50th anniversary celebrations!

From card catalogs and typewriters to Wi-Fi and 3D printing, Milner Library has evolved alongside generations of ISU students.

05/07/2026

Congrats, grads!

05/01/2026

On a scale of 1-10 you’re definitely on the scale. Almost to the finish line, Redbirds! Stay strong!

04/21/2026

Happy ! The screen’s just going to have one quick question for you.

(Just kidding…unless…)

04/20/2026

We’re kicking off National Library Week by celebrating the contributions of Eleanor Weir Welch, head librarian at Illinois State Normal University from 1929-59. Welch followed in the footsteps of her predecessor Ange Milner by advancing the library and librarianship at ISNU.

04/16/2026

Finals are around the corner, and we’re seeing a lot of you in the library. Take a Study Break with a FREE donut and coffee, sponsored by Milner Library, CAST Connections, and the Office of the Provost. Find a snack on April 27 on Milner Library floor 2, and on May 4 on Milner Plaza.