Selected Sites

SILC: Statewide Illinois Library Catalog

The Statewide Illinois Library Catalog, known as SILC, is Illinois' first all inclusive statewide union catalog that integrates WorldCat and the Illinois Library Systems' local consortial OPACs, to provide both shelf status and interlibrary loan capabilities in a single searchable interface. SILC resides on the familiar FirstSearch platform as an additional WorldCat database that allows users to scope to regional groups within Illinois, as well as by type of library. From a single WorldCat record, users will be able to link to a local shared catalog record to see if and where an item is available for loan.

IGI: Illinois Government Information

The Illinois Government Information (IGI) search engine is a joint project of the Illinois State Library and the University of Illinois, providing search capabilities across the state government websites of Illinois.

ELI: Every Library in Illinois

Every Library in Illinois, ELI, is a service provided by Secretary of State and State Librarian, Jesse White, through the Find-It! Illinois portal of the Illinois State Library. This web interface supplies access to directory and statistical information concerning Illinois libraries collected by the State Library. Only ILLINET Libraries are represented in ELI.

Alliance Library System

A collaborative of Illinois libraries in which Hudson Area Public library is part of.

Milner Library

Milner Library is located on the campus of Illinois State University.

Ames Library

The Ames Library is located on the campus of Illinois Weslyan University.

Bloomington Public Library

Although the Bloomington Public Library is not part of the Alliance Library System, patrons from the Hudson Public Library can check out and renew items online after having their Hudson Public Library card number entered into the Bloomington System.

Normal Public Library

A public library located in Normal, Illinois.

Library of Congress

An interesting site to visit that always has something new.

UNIT 5 SCHOOLS

This site provides parents, teachers, and students with information on the school district and the many schools that reside within it. Many schools have their own website which may include homework assignments and newsletters.

Illinois Links

This page is dedicated to the State of Illinois links.