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This guide brings together useful services, online collections and more for new Western Illinois University students.








  • Get to know our spaces! We have a spot for you!

    The libraries are a great place to relax between classes, reserve a group study room, print or get a cup of coffee. And remember the website, (wiu.edu/libraries) is the place to go to get millions of online books, newspapers, journals and magazines for your research papers.    Learning Spaces









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    Colonel Rock IV: "The Future"


    On June 7, 2018, WIU welcomed Colonel Rock IV aka "Ray" as the newest addition to the Leatherneck family. Like his predecessor, the then-16-week-old English Bulldog (born on Valentine's Day) was donated by the Siess Ranch. Although not directly related, there is a distant lineage between Colonel Rock III and Colonel Rock IV. Like Rocky, the Roselieb Family serve as Ray's caretakers and handlers.



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    Héctor J. Maymí-Sugrañes is the Dean of Libraries at Western Illinois University


    He has a Ph.D. from the University of Wisconsin with a major in Library and Information Studies and a minor in History. Also, he has a Master’s degree in Latin American and Iberian Studies from the same institution. Before becoming Dean of Libraries, he worked in Mexico for the past fifteen years. Since 1996, Dr. Maymí-Sugrañes has been the project director of more than five federal grants, two with the U.S. Department of Education. He also directed several grant proposals in California, Pennsylvania, and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico at the state and local levels. Internationally, he was the director of several federal, state, and local grants in Mexico. He was responsible for funding from foundations and private organizations in the United States, Puerto Rico, and Mexico. For twenty-five years, he has managed more than sixty million dollars.





    WIU Library-Reference Services!


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    What Do We Do?


    Connect you with information in a manner that is welcoming, responsive, professional, and accurate. We help you navigate the library and its resources, both in the building and online. For further contact info and office hours, visit https://wiu.libguides.com/libraryfaculty/.

    WIU Libraries Guides by Subject.

    Reference Staff Bios

    Reference Hours

    Help - Ask a Librarian




















    WIU-Music Library!

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    About the Music Library


    The Music Library houses a collection which includes over 12,000 books on music; 18,000 performing, study, and scholarly scores; 11,000 recordings; 500 videos/DVDs; and about 50 print periodical titles as well as electronic access to many more. Although the collection focuses on Western art music from the Middle Ages to the present, it also supports the School of Music’s curriculums in music education, music therapy, music business, musical theatre, jazz, popular music, and world music. In addition to the physical collection, the Music Library offers access to a number of music-related databases and indexes, as well as two streaming audio services.
    The Music Library has four large tables that will seat groups ranging from three to ten, six study carrels, and a selection of soft seating. Twelve computers (ten PCs and two Macs) provide audio, video, and online research access. One computer has Finale 2014 and a MIDI keyboard installed. Additional equipment includes a small TV to view videos and DVDs, two black and white printers, and one scanner. Location: Sallee Hall 108 -- Phone: (309) 298-1105 -- Email: musiclibrary@wiu.edu

    Music Homepage      Recital Archive      Hours of Operation      Music Library via Google Maps


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    Music Library Information Video!!






    WIU-Curriculum Library!


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    Curriculum Library Information


    The Curriculum Library, a branch of the University Libraries, is housed in Horrabin Hall room 80. This collection, containing approximately 37,000 volumes, consists of special education tests, children and young adult books, K-12 textbook series, and teaching aids. Access to these materials is through the online WIU Library Catalog. In addition to the materials collection, the Curriculum Library has study carrels available for quiet individual study and tables for small group study.
    Two basic goals for the Curriculum Library are to build as fine a collection of teaching materials as funds and efforts permit and to make them easily accessible to students and faculty in the teacher education program at Western Illinois University.

    Curriculum Homepage      Hours of Operation      Curriculum Library via Google Maps


    Curriculum Library Information Video!!

    WIU-Quad Cities Library!


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    Quad City Library Information


    Western Illinois University – Quad Cities is dedicated to interactive and applied education, advanced research and development, and invigorating public service. As the only public four-year University serving the region, the WIU – Quad Cities campus is a hub of innovation and educational access for citizens in the Quad Cities and beyond and is committed to the growth and sustainability of local and global partnerships, personal and cultural health, and social and environmental justice.
    Phone: 309.762.1598
    Email: QC-Library@wiu.edu
    Address: 3300 River Drive, Riverfront Hall (Second floor atrium) Room 216
    Moline IL 61265

    Quad City Library Homepage      Hours of Operation

    Quad Cities Library via Google Maps




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