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

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

Emergency Policies and Procedures

• Unit Emergency Contact List (Secured Site)
• Building Emergency Action Plans (BEAP)(Secured Site)
• Employee Emergency Plan (EEP)(Secured Site)
• Fire Alarm Evacuation Procedures – Main Library
• Reporting Accidents Involving University Vehicles
• Tornado Preparedness Procedure – Main Library
• Tornado Evacuation Procedures – Main Library

• 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

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.

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.