Learning Commons

The Learning Commons initiative is building upon the success the Undergraduate Library has had over the past 40 years as the central hub of undergraduate research and learning on the University of Illinois campus. The Commons encourages engagement with information in its various forms, reinforces the value of collaborative inquiry, creates new opportunities for community interaction, and supports students to adjust to and succeed at the University of Illinois .

New Look!

We have undergone some physical changes in order to provide greater access to our collections and created multiple types of learning environments to fit the growing and diverse needs of our patrons.

Combined Desk - "Information Services Desk" (Reference, Circulation, Media/Reserves and Periodicals desks consolidated)
7 Group Study Rooms - available for 2 hour reserve
Career Cluster moved to south side of upper-level
All circulating books moved to lower-level
Media/Reserve staff moved to lower-level
Study Carrels (not all!) removed from lower-level

In addition, we have added, and continue to purchase, technological resources available for both in-library and take home use.

The Learning Commons is funded through a collaboration by the Division of Intercollegiate Athletics (DIA), University Library, and CITES.

Future Plans!

Browsing and Gaming Area

To be located in the former Media/Reserves desk area on the north side of the upper-level, this space will be housed with comfortable furniture, current periodicals, gaming stations and informal gathering spaces.

What do you want to see in the Undergrad Library?

This is your space! We want to create a space that encourages you to learn, be social, and enhance your undergraduate years at the University of Illinois. Tell us what would help make that experience better by emailing us.

More Info?

Additional information about the Learning Commons and our vision for it is available for you to read.

Questions about the Learning Commons? Please e-mail them to us at: ugl@library.uiuc.edu

Press

Undergraduate Library celebrates 40 years - The Daily Illini, April 9, 2007
Video games now available at Undergrad - The Daily Illini, February, 20, 2007
Undergraduate Library makes changes - The Daily Illini, January 26, 2007
Undergraduate Library's recent updates aim to please needs of student body - The Daily Illini, September 26, 2006
Undergrad Library gets upgrades - The Daily Illini, April 14, 2006
Now available: DVD rentals from the Undergrad Library - The Daily Illini, March 28, 2005

If you have questions or comments about the information on this page, please
contact the Undergraduate Library.