Useful Links for SRL Participants

WORK

• University of Illinois maps
  • https://map.illinois.edu/view
    For all your map needs, including parking map, wireless access map, and MTD bus routes.
• UIUC Wireless Connection Access
  • https://techservices.illinois.edu/services/wireless/our-wireless-networks
• Russian, East European, and Eurasian Center
  • https://reeec.illinois.edu/research/summer-research-laboratory
    Consult this site for information about housing, check-in, events, and programming.
• University Library homepage
  • www.library.illinois.edu
    For information about up-to-date library hours and access to catalogs, and online journals and databases.
• UIUC Library Circulation Policies
  • https://www.library.illinois.edu/borrowing/
• Orientation to the Summer Research Laboratory LibGuide:
  • http://guides.library.illinois.edu/OrientationtoSRL
    For basic information about the SRL, including internet access and available technologies.
• Slavic, East European, and Eurasian Collections and Services page
  • http://www.library.illinois.edu/spx/
    Use this page as your home base for your research during SRL. Easy access to the Classic Catalog, major databases, and our informative Research Guides.
• SRS Duplication Service
  • https://forms.illinois.edu/sec/3260511
• SRS Personalized Bibliographic Sessions
  • https://uiuc.libcal.com/appointments/srs

PLAY
Around town

• Visit Champaign County website
  • http://www.visitchampaigncounty.org/
    For information about local restaurants, shopping, and events during your stay. 
• Smile Politely
  • http://www.smilepolitely.com/
    For more information about food, drink, music, and culture in Champaign-Urbana.
• Krannert Center for the Performing Arts
  • http://krannertcenter.com/
    Check out the calendar to view performances and events.
• Spurlock Museum of World Cultures
  • https://www.spurlock.illinois.edu/
• Krannert Art Museum
  • http://www.kam.illinois.edu/
    Check out current and future exhibits and upcoming events
• Urbana’s Saturday Market at the Square
  • https://urbanamarket.org/
    Champaign-Urbana’s weekly farmers market held every Saturday, 7:00am-12:00pm.
• Champaign Park District Programs and Events
  • https://champaignparks.com/events/ 
• Concert Series
  • https://allerton.illinois.edu/allerton-park-concert-series/

Physical Fitness

• There are four treadmills and four elliptical machines located in Presby Hall, which are free and open to all guests.
   
• The Activities and Recreation Center (ARC)  
  • 201 E. Peabody Dr. Champaign, IL 61820
• Campus Recreation Center East (CRCE) 
  • 1102 W. Gregory Dr. Urbana, IL 61801
    Daily guest passes are available from both ARC and CRCE.

Transportation

• Champaign-Urbana Mass Transit District (CUMTD)
  Local bus system with extensive routes and affordable fares ($1 one-way)
   
• UIUC Bus Tracker
  Mobile-friendly bus tracker with real-time information about bus stops, routes, and departures. 
  • Available for Android and iOS devices.
• Neutral Cycle | 624 S 5th St, Champaign
  Local bike shop offering bike rentals
   
• Veoride
  Bike sharing mobile app service
   
• ZipCar
  Car sharing service, located throughout town
   
• Uber/Lyft
  Ridesharing mobile applications

Groceries

• Target Champaign Campustown Store | 603 E Green St, Champaign
  Has the essentials – right on campus!
   
• County Market | 331 E Stoughton St, Champaign
  In Campustown area – larger selection than Target
   
• Harvest Market | 2029 S Neil St, Champaign
  Similar to Whole Foods – locally owned
   
• Common Ground Food Co-op | 300 S Broadway Ave, Urbana (Inside Lincoln Square Mall)
  Community owned since 1974
   
• World Harvest International & Gourmet Foods | 306 W Springfield Ave, Urbana
  Specialty Market, also has a café