Using the Library

Find in the Library

• Using Library Spaces
• Study RoomsFind and reserve group study rooms. Faculty, grad students, and visiting scholars may also reserve Main Library stacks research carrels.
• Library MapsGet maps to the libraries or find your way around once you get there, including finding materials in the Main Library Stacks.

Borrow, Renew, & Return

• Borrowing Privileges
• Setup and Use My Account
• Renew Items You’ve Checked Out
• Where to Return Items
• Overdue Notices, Fines, and Payment Options
• Course ReservesFind physical items placed on reserves specifically for your class. See also: guide to putting items on reserve (for instructors).

Request & Delivery

• Interlibrary LoanGet items not already available in the U of I Library (for U of I users only).
• DocExpress (Document Delivery)Fee based document delivery service providing copies of materials located at the Illinois libraries (for U of I users only).

Library Technology

• Access Databases from On and Off Campus
• Wireless Access
• Print
• Scan
• Copy
• Computers and Software