Illinois. State Library

The Illinois State Library was created in 1843 to provide books to General Assembly members and other state officials. The Library was placed under the jurisdiction of the Secretary of State, who was also designated State Librarian. In 1867, the Governor and Superintendent of Public Instruction were named as commissioners to aid in State Library management. Their duties became strictly advisory in 1921 and were assumed in 1939 by a State Library Advisory Committee whose members are appointed by the Secretary of State. In addition to providing library services for state employees, the State Library promotes, supports, and implements library development throughout the state.

From the description of Library system annual reports [microform], 1975-1980. (Illinois State Archive). WorldCat record id: 36067850

From the description of Public library systems funding study files, 1973-1975. (Illinois State Archive). WorldCat record id: 36061319

From the description of Illinois Education Association Executive Committee meeting minutes, 1939-1943. (Illinois State Archive). WorldCat record id: 36067617

From the description of School library field visitor's correspondence, 1939-1951. (Illinois State Archive). WorldCat record id: 36061371

From the description of Extension Services WPA Files, 1932-1944. (Illinois State Archive). WorldCat record id: 36061447

From the description of Illinet bibliographic data base service administrative files, 1974-1986. (Illinois State Archive). WorldCat record id: 36067875

From the description of Illinois library service study, 1940. (Illinois State Archive). WorldCat record id: 36067457

From the description of National Youth Administration rural library project records, 1935-1940. (Illinois State Archive). WorldCat record id: 36061510

From the description of Library general information survey files, 1970-1977. (Illinois State Archive). WorldCat record id: 36093299

From the description of School library administrative files, 1939-1947. (Illinois State Archive). WorldCat record id: 36061351

From the description of Public library performance evaluation study files, 1973-1977. (Illinois State Archive). WorldCat record id: 36067788

From the description of Personnel files, 1937-1963. (Illinois State Archive). WorldCat record id: 36046859

From the description of Photographs and scrapbooks, 1916-1962. (Illinois State Archive). WorldCat record id: 36049017

From the description of Public library files, 1910-1980. (Illinois State Archive). WorldCat record id: 36061141

From the description of Community relations seminar meeting minutes, 1939-1944. (Illinois State Archive). WorldCat record id: 36067516

From the description of Public libraries survey files, 1926-1934. (Illinois State Archive). WorldCat record id: 36061212

From the description of Illinois Library Materials Processing Center meeting minutes, 1966-1981. (Illinois State Archive). WorldCat record id: 36067667

From the description of Procedures manuals, 1937-1953. (Illinois State Archive). WorldCat record id: 36061594

From the description of Illinois State Library Advisory Committee meeting minutes, 1937-1960. (Illinois State Archive). WorldCat record id: 36067571

From the description of Statistical reports, 1936-1956. (Illinois State Archive). WorldCat record id: 36048975

From the description of Exchange requests, 1918-1947. (Illinois State Archive). WorldCat record id: 36049060

From the description of Register of book loans, 1842-1919. (Illinois State Archive). WorldCat record id: 36046433

The state library of Illinois was located in the State Capitol at Springfield and was used by many prominent public officials of the time.

From the description of Records, 1842-1875. (Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library). WorldCat record id: 50068570