Section A: General Library Information

Library and University Schedules

Hours for all Library Units

http://www.library.illinois.edu/library-hours/

Library Calendar

Sign up for training opportunities here: Employee Calendar and Events and Workshops Calendar

Academic Calendar

https://registrar.illinois.edu/academic-calendars/

Campus Holidays

CAMPUS HOLIDAY SCHEDULE

Library Maps and Tours

Main Library Map (PDF)

These floorplans will be useful for directing patrons to departmental libraries, instructional spaces, and service points in the Main Library, as well as for departmental libraries wishing to print out the floorplans to distribute in person.

University of Illinois Map

Search for any library or other building on campus: http://map.illinois.edu/view

Campus Map with Library Locations (PDF)

Find a Library

All Campus Library Locations: http://www.library.illinois.edu/services/find.php

Library Hours: http://www.library.illinois.edu/library-hours/

Library Directions and Parking

Google Map of Libraries: https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/viewer?hl=en&mid=1IHKlJJqT_o1wUVT-JH2uL-gYeYw&ll=40.10736637472106%2C-88.19324604184396&z=12

Campus Parking: http://www.parking.illinois.edu/visitors/campus-maps/campus-parking-map

Library Tours

Information about library tours, including live tour schedule at the beginning of Fall and Spring Semesters as well as Virtual Tours to explore on your own.

https://www.library.illinois.edu/tlas/library-tours/

Library Organization and Communication

Interactive Library Organizational Chart

LIBNEWS-L — The University Library’s Electronic Mailing List

Learn how to subscribe and change your subscription settings in this helpful tutorial for LIBNEWS-L: LIBNEWS-L Documentation (PDF)

Emergency Information

Emergency Numbers

• Security Emergency: Call 911 from any phone.  
• Facility Emergency (Day 8am-5pm, M-F ): Library Facilities: 217-333-0317  
• Facility Emergency (Night and Weekend): Facilities & Services (non-emergency Police Dispatch) 217-333-1216
• AITS (For non-business hours Library IT emergencies — related to mission-critical Library systems): AITS 217-244-4688

Additional Emergency Information

• Library, Departmental & Unit Emergency Contact List (Secured Site)
• Employee Emergency Plan (EEP) (Secured Site)
• Building Emergency Action Plan (BEAP) (Secured Site)
• Disaster Response Team Contacts
• Reporting Accidents Involving University Vehicles

Emergency Procedures

• Fire Evacuation Procedures
• Fire & Fire Extinguisher Use
• Medical Emergencies Information
• Tornado and Weather Emergencies
• Tornado Preparedness Plan
• Tornado Evacuation Plan
• Employee Emergency Plan (EEP) (see the EEP for additional Fire, Medical, Tornado, and additional emergency information)
• How to Respond to a Water Leak in the Library

Safety Policies

Emergency Information – Injuries and Property Damage

Tips for staying safe on the job.

University Policy Statement on Sexual Harassment

Definition, policy and reporting information regarding sexual harassment at the University.

Patron Conduct Policy

Become familiar with how to address violations of the patron conduct policy.

Resources for Patron and Staff Frequently Asked Questions

• Patron FAQs
  • From the library website
• Staff FAQs
  • From the staff website

Resources for Patrons’ Frequently Asked Questions

• What is the best place to look for general library and campus information? LibAnswers!
• What resources does the library offer for Users with Disabilities?
• What resources does the library offer for Distance Learners and Faculty?
• Does the library offer workshops for students?
• Can I use the wireless if I’m not a current student or faculty/staff member?
• I’m having trouble accessing library resources off campus. How can I look like I’m on campus when I’m not?
• I’m having trouble printing from public library computers. What do I do?
• How do I print to the library printers from my laptop?
• Where do I find library wide Circulation Policies?
• How does the Dewey Decimal System work? Or, more commonly, where are the books on XYZ topic?
• How does the Library of Congress System work? Or, more commonly, where are the books on XYZ topic?
• How do I use the Compact Shelving?
• What is the Oak Street Facility? Why can’t I go there?
• Where is the Card Catalog?
• I don’t understand all this library jargon. Please help!

LibAnswers

The best first place to go for library policy and campus-wide information. LibAnswers is a searchable database full of miscellaneous library information and is frequently updated by the Reference and Information Services (RIS) Department. Information includes printing and faxing details as well as how to find out which computer labs offer obscure software.

Library Access for Users with Disabilities

Includes accessibility maps for all campus buildings, details for specialized software, computers equipped with Clearview+ Magnification System, and other accommodations available to users with special needs.

Library Access and Services for Distance Learners & Faculty

Students: This Libguide for Online and Continuing Education Student Resources at the University of Illinois Library explains how students can borrow and return books, access online resources, and much more from off campus.

Faculty: This Libguide for Online and Continuing Education Faculty Resources at the University of Illinois Library explains resources available for instructors of online or off-campus courses through Online & Continuing Education at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Library Workshops

The Reference and Information Services Department offers a series of workshops geared toward graduate students during the Fall and Spring Semesters. These workshops focus on advanced research skills and tools such as RefWorks; dissertations; poster sessions; and more.

Network Access for Library Visitors

Instructions from the Library IT department for visitors hoping to access the network while on campus.

Using Technology Services’ VPN

Technology Services’ VPN is used to create a secure connection between your computer and the campus network. By downloading and logging into the VPN, you “trick” the network into thinking you are on campus and will not need to login to the proxy server every time you want to use a library resource.

Printing from the Public Terminals

This is a link to the Public Printing Guide with FAQs, how to report a problem, and frequently asked questions.

Printing from Laptops

This page explains how to print from a laptop at a library using PaperCut.

Central Access Services

Central Access Services provides policy information for students, faculty, staff, and guest users regarding borrowing privileges. Find out how guests can apply for courtesy cards, how long patrons can borrow books for, and more. See “Borrowing Privileges” in the left column of the CAS page.

Dewey Charts

The Undergraduate Library provides a nice break down of the Dewey Decimal Classification System by Subject.

Library of Congress (LC) Charts

The Undergraduate Library provides a nice break down of the Library of Congress Classification System by Subject.

How to Use the Compact Shelving

Provides instructions for using the Compact Shelving in the Main Stacks.

Oak Street Facility (high density storage)

The Oak Street Facility is an off-site storage facility for a large bulk of the University Library’s collection. Patrons cannot get items from Oak Street themselves, but they can request items through the library catalog and have them sent to any library on campus.

The Card Catalog

Although fewer and fewer people use the physical card catalog, some research requires it. The Serial Record and Thesis File cards are located in the Information Desk/Circulation area of the second floor of the Main Library. Click the link for more details and instructions on how to use it.

Glossary of Library Terms

If you or a patron you are helping need some help wading through the library jargon, this page is a great place to start.

Resources for Staff Frequently Asked Questions