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Caption: Dedication - ACES Library
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Libraries Are an Educational Resource THEUNIVERSITY LIBRARY HOLDS A SPECIAL PLACE ON CAMPUS AND IN THE WORLD OF SCHOLARSHIP. AT ILLINOIS OUR EXCEPTIONAL COLLECTIONS, INCLUDING THE HOLDINGS OF THE ACES LIBRARY, ARE ESSENTIAL TO THE TEACHING, RESEARCH, AND PUBLIC SERVICE MISSION OF THE UNIVERSITY. Our leadership in regional, national, and international organizations plays an important role in improving access to scholarly resources worldwide. As the intellectual heart of the campus, the University Library has a special responsibility to maintain strong collections, preserve and conserve materials entrusted to our care, and offer services that meet the continually changing needs of our users. Faculty and students'today expect immediate access to information online as well as through our traditionally strong collections. To meet this unprecedented demand, the library will continue to acquire large quantities of books and other printed materials while working to enhance our electronic resources. While much attention is focused on resources, great libraries such as ours are more than just collections of books and materials. They comprise talented professionals who are committed to excellence in public service. The faculty and staff of the University Library are among the finest in the world. They develop and deliver leading-edge services and technologies; select materials in an incredible range of disciplines; organize and provide access to library holdings; instruct students and faculty in how to find, evaluate, and use information; and increase knowledge in their respective fields. The University Library is a vital symbol of the quality of this Institution. It is truly the proverbial jewel in the crown, cherished for the depth of collections and services it has provided to many generations of faculty, students, and scholars. PAULA KAUFMAN, UNIVERSITY LIBRARIAN
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