Social Sciences, Health, and Education Library (University of Illinois)

06/01/2026

The summer solstice is in June, and on this day, the world also celebrates World Music Day! On World Music Day, musicians both expert and amateur are encouraged to sing songs and play instruments in public. This month's S-Collection blog features books about music to help young readers celebrate this holiday and appreciate everything music has to offer: https://publish.illinois.edu/childrenslit/

05/15/2026

Congratulations to all students for finishing finals, and to graduating students, we wish you the best of luck in your futures!

SSHEL will be open for summer hours starting on May 18. We are open during the following times:
Monday-Friday 8:30am to 6:00pm
Saturday-Sunday 1:00pm to 5:00pm

We hope you all have a great summer!

05/11/2026

SSHEL will be open for our regular hours during this Finals week, so if you need assistance on final projects or papers, feel free to stop by, email us at [email protected] or call us at
(217) 333-2305; we would be happy to help! Best of luck!

05/08/2026

Come stop by and check out An Invisible River to Cross by Taraneh Matloob, illustrated by Kristen Balouch, on our S-Collection New Arrivals shelf! The book is about a girl named Afsi, who has recently moved to the United States with her family. She struggles to learn English at school and feels lost. She eventually comes to learn something new, opening up a future where she understands and fits in. You can find An Invisible River to Cross in SSHEL! The New Arrivals shelf can be found to the right of the entrance.

05/06/2026

This month's display in SSHEL celebrates Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month. This year's theme emphasizes the importance of telling AANHPI stories, being bridge builders in the community, and leveraging collective power. It includes books with AANHPI voices for a variety of reading levels and genres.

You can come view the display and check out any of these books at SSHEL. We hope to see you stop by!

05/04/2026

This week is Children's Book Week, running from May 4 until May 10! Children's Book Week is a celebration of young readers, books, and the connections made that foster a love of reading. This year's theme is "Books: Get Curious" and is all about how we can encourage and help develop children's curiosity.

There are several resources to use to get involved, including coloring pages, make-your-own bookmark cutouts, ways to celebrate or host your own events, and a reading club for readers of all ages! See the page below for more details and to access these resources and find other ways to get involved. Happy reading!

https://everychildareader.net/cbw/about/

05/01/2026

This week in SSHEL: Come stop by and check out A Celebration of You, written by Josh Funk, illustrated by Kip Alizadeh. This story is about finding and celebrating the joys of life, no matter how big or small. With a heartwarming message and beautiful illustrations, this book is perfect for children of all ages.
You can find A Celebration of You on our S-Collection New Arrivals shelf in SSHEL today! The New Arrivals shelf can be found to the right of the entrance.

05/01/2026

Each year on May 4th, sci-fi fans celebrate Star Wars Day, and this month's S-Collection blog features books perfect for sci-fi fans who are interested in reading about futuristic technology, aliens, and galaxies far, far away. Whether you're looking for picture books or chapter books, the S-Collection has what you need to celebrate Star Wars Day with some sci-fi this May the fourth: https://publish.illinois.edu/childrenslit/

04/29/2026

Curious about doing research and finding sources? The University of Illinois has library research guides to help you! Check out the link below and explore some of these guides to learn more.

https://www.library.illinois.edu/sshel/general-research-guides

General Research Guides Specific Topics & Resources Develop Research Skills I Need To… (TLAS Instructional Guides) Research Methodology Guides (Social Sciences and Health) Find a Specific Type of Resource Journal Articles Biographical Sources Book Reviews Data and Statistical Sources Dissertations...

04/27/2026

Want to work on some homework or study for finals before the weekend? This Friday, May 1, from noon to 4pm, the Grainger Library Commons will be a drop-in study space for students to come by and get work done. Snacks and coffee will be provided! See the event page below for more details.

Almost done with that project, but eager to start the weekend? The Grainger Library’s Friday Finish gives you a space to focus and get that final push to free up your weekend from that last bit of schoolwork.