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Article: Video games now available at U. Illinois library

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Andrea Cheng
University Wire
02-20-2007
(Daily Illini) (U-WIRE) CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- University of Illinois students can check out more than just books at the undergraduate library, choosing from the extensive movie and film collection to electronic equipment. However, they can now take advantage of the library's latest installment -- video games.

Lisa Hinchliffe, head of the undergraduate library, said the library has consoles that cannot be checked out, including the PS3, original Nintendo and a Wii, which is on its way. The library also stocks a vintage gaming collection that cannot be taken out. However, all other games can be checked out for one week.

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