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Online Catalogs
Richland Library Catalog I-Share is the online catalog for 80 academic and research libraries in Illinois.
Worldcat online catalog of books world-wide and the libraries that own the books.
Local Public Libraries 

Databases

All Subjects/Topics
Academic Search Complete |CQ Researcher |Issues & Controversies 
MAS Ultra (magazine articles)|Article First 

Art & Music
Academic Search Complete |MasterFile Premier 

Business
Business Source Elite |Regional Business News 

Education
ERIC Clearinghouse (research)|Professional Development (for educators)

Nursing & Allied Health
CINAHL Plus |Health Source Academic |Health Source Consumer 
Consumer Health Complete |Prescription Drugs |PubMed |Academic Search Complete 

Science & Technology
Applied Science and Technology (full text)|Academic Search Complete 

Newspapers & News Publications
Newsbank (Herald & Review/Illinois/national newspapers)|Newspaper Source (national and international)

Government
Military & Government 

Primary Source Documents
Primary Search |MasterFile Premier 

Reference & Encyclopedias
MAS Ultra |Funk & Wagnalls New World Encyclopedia |Statistical Abstract 

Library Information

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Hours

Fall & Spring Semesters
Monday thru Thursday: 7:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Friday: 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Saturday: 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Sunday: CLOSED
 
Semester Breaks
Monday thru Friday: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday: CLOSED
 
Summer Semester
Monday thru Thursday: 7:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Friday: 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday: CLOSED 
 
The library is CLOSED all college holidays.

Contact Information

Borrowing & Reserves: (217) 875-7211 ext. 301
Information Literacy Sessions: (217) 875-7211 ext. 294
Inter-Library Loan Services: (217) 875-7211 ext. 328
Room Reservations: (217) 875-7211 ext. 303 
Reference & Research (217) 875-7211 ext. 296
General Information: (217) 875-7211 ext. 303
Send a question by email to askalibrarian@richland.edu
 
Staff:
Louise W. Greene, M.S., M.L.S., Director  
Laura Mondt, M.L.S., M.A., Instructional Services
Gavena Dahlman, M.L.S., Access Services
Jill Stern, B.A., Reference Associate 

Library Services

 
Photocopies 10 cents/page | Printing punch cards in $.50, 1.00 and 2.00 denominations | FAX 25 cents/page
Study Spaces: Quiet study area.  Enrolled students may reserve a room for individual or group study up to one week in advance of need.  Call ext. 303 Finals week first-come/first-served.
Laptops: available for in-library use.  Must be a registered student taking classes. 
Available Equipment: headphones, VCR, DVD player/laptop
Speeches/Presentations: Practice your presentations and speeches with a laptop and overhead projector.  Reserve a study room or call ext. 303
Research Assistance: Walk-in or by appointment.  Start your research assignments early!  Call ext. 296 or email askalibrarian@richland.edu
 Interlibrary loans (ILLs) are transactions in which library materials are made available from one library to another. An ILL may consist of the loan of a book, periodical article, or other item. Please allow from 2 to 14 days to receive materials.  ILLs are a free service to enrolled students, faculty and staff.  If we don't own it, we can get it. 
Delivery:  RCC receives delivery of books and other materials 5 days a week.  Don't hesitate to request books or items from other libraries.   
Exhibit & Displays: Please contact Laura Mondt for procedures and reservations.  lmondt@richland.edu
 
 
 

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