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IRAD at the University of Illinois at Springfield
 


The IRAD facility at the University of Illinois at Springfield is located on the first level of Norris L. Brookens Library on the main campus. Brookens Library was the first permanent building on campus and is situated in the middle of campus. IRAD at the University of Illinois at Springfield is housed with the University Archives.

Visitors are urged to park in Lot B on the east side of Brookens Library. Lot B is about a five minute walk to the front entrance of the library.
 


Map of UIS Main Campus in Springfield


Campus Main Buildings
 
1   College of Business & Management Building
2   Student Life Building
3   Business Services Building
4   Communication, Psychology, Visual Arts Building
5   Student Affairs Building
6   Human Resources Building
7   Brookens Library
8   Health & Sciences Building
9   Public Affairs Center
10   Lincoln Resident Hall
     

Brookens Library—Lower Level Floor Plan


 


Directions to UIS Main Campus in Springfield


From the City of Springfield

Proceed south on South 6th Street (or South 11th) to south edge of town at Stevenson Drive. Turn left (east) on Stevenson and continue for about 1 1/2 miles to intersection with West Lake Shore Drive. Turn right (south) on West Lake Shore Drive, and continue straight to the edge of the UIS campus.

Alternative route from east side of town, via South Grand Avenue:

Turn south onto Taylor Avenue from South Grand, proceed to the intersection with Stevenson Drive (when you cross Stevenson Drive, Taylor Avenue becomes West Lake Drive). Then continue as described above straight to edge of the UIS campus.

Alternative route from south edge of Springfield:

Proceed south on 6th Street, past the intersection with Stevenson Drive, and the intersection with St. Joseph Street. At next traffic light, turn left (east) onto Hazel Dell Road. Follow Hazel Dell Road around the curve (where it becomes 11th Street) over the I-55 bridge to next traffic light. Go straight ahead on the 11th Street Extension (see note below) through a railroad crossing, to a 4-way stop sign. Turn left (east) onto Hemingway Drive (a boulevard) to the next stop sign. Turn left following the curving roadway through campus to get to Brookens Library.

Note:  At this intersection, an alternative route is available. You may turn left on Hazel Dell Road as it goes east, toward intersection with West Lake Shore Drive. Then turn right (south) at that traffic light and follow West Lake Shore Drive to the edge of the UIS campus.


From the North — using I-55

Leave the interstate at the exit (#94) for Stevenson Drive. Turn right (west) at top of exit ramp and proceed through 2 traffic signals. At 3rd signal, turn left (south) onto West Lake Shore Drive and continue to the north edge of the UIS campus.


From the South — using I-55

Leave the interstate at exit (#90) for Toronto Road. Turn right (east) at the top of exit ramp, proceed through small business area, over a railroad crossing, past a Springfield Fire Department Station; follow the roadway as it curves left and passes CACC (Capital Area Career Center). Following CACC's campus, turn left (north) into the 11th Street Extension. Any of the next three right turns will lead you to the UIS campus.

Alternative route: When Toronto Road curves left and passes CACC (Capital Area Career Center), keep going straight ahead to the traffic light at intersection with Shepherd Road (at the entrance to the Lincoln Land Community College campus): turn left (north) and proceed a short distance to the south edge of the UIS campus.


From the East — using US36/I-72

At intersection with I-55, choose I-55 South, following it to Stevenson Drive exit (#94). Turn right (west) at top of exit ramp, proceed through 2 traffic signals; at 3rd signal, turn left (south) onto West Lake Shore Drive and continue to the north edge of the UIS campus.


From the West — using US36/I-72

Leave highway by exit ramp to 6th Street North, drive a short distance to a traffic light, turn right (east) onto Hazel Dell Road. Follow Hazel Dell Road around the curve (where it becomes 11th Street) over the I-55 bridge to next traffic light. If you make a left turn at the light, you are again on Hazel Dell Road which can be followed to West Lake Shore Drive (traffic light, small school building) where you turn right (south) to reach the north boundary of the UIS campus.

If you proceed straight ahead through the traffic light at the intersection of 11th Street and Hazel Dell Road, you are on the 11th Street Extension. Follow the roadway to a STOP sign, at the intersection of the 11th St. Extension and Ernest Hemingway Drive, where you will find the University of Illinois at Springfield main entrance sign (This is considered the main entrance to the campus); make a left turn onto Hemingway Drive (a boulevard-style roadway). At the next STOP sign, you are at the edge of the UIS campus.

 

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