Digital Illinois
Go Digital in Illinois
Future-ready Illinois libraries are working on more digital projects than ever. Digitization efforts offer Illinois patrons more access to historical documents, images, and more!
Digital Illinois is a consortium of libraries in Illinois. It contains digital collections from libraries, historical societies, museums, and other cultural institutions in Illinois.
The Illinois Digital Archives (IDA) act as a repository for the collection of the Illinois State Library as well as other libraries and cultural institutions in the state of Illinois.
Be sure to check out these great resources as you become future-ready!
Digital Archives - Search and Discovery Series
Digitization Initiatives in Illinois
BlogJunction Illinois: Digital Projects
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Digitization Initiatives in Illinois
Document / Last Modified: 19 December 2012
Information about a variety of digitization initiatives in Illinois
Digital Archives-Search and Discovery
Document / Last Modified: 19 December 2012
The Secretary of State and State Librarian, Jesse White, and the Illinois State Library present the "Digital Archives -- Search and Discovery" series of free online programs, highlighting digital initiatives that are making it easier for users to find, use, enjoy, and add value to digital archives. The series is hosted and presented by OPAL, Online Programming for All Libraries.
Connect2Compete: Promoting Digital Opportunity
News / Last Modified: 05 October 2012
In early 2013, a national ad campaign will be launching that will direct people to places in their community, including public libraries, that can help them access the Internet and training resources.
Illinois Veterans' History Project News
News / Last Modified: 04 September 2012
Staff from the State Library’s Automation and Technology Division have been scanning Illinois Patriot Information Forms submitted by veterans interviewed in August for the Illinois Veterans’ History Project.
A Descriptive Survey of Illinois' Digital Collections
Document / Last Modified: 16 August 2012
A Descriptive Survey of Illinois' Digital Collections research project endeavors to understand digital collections as they exist in the State of Illinois in spring 2009.
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Project Contacts
- Illinois Digital Archives (IDA): Alyce Scott, Illinois State Library
- Digital Illinois: Andrew Bullen, Illinois State Library
A Descriptive Survey of Illinois' Digital Collections (2009)
Graduate School of Information and Library Science, Dominican University.