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About the Learning Commons Library

The library at Sauk Valley College offers resources and services to students and employees of the College, as well as residents of the SVCC College District, for education, information and enjoyment.

College Students and Employees

All current students and employees have a library account. Accounts are active during academic terms, and may be extended between terms at the request of the individual. Students and employees may borrow books, magazines and journals, and videos from the library; request items through interlibrary loan; and access online resources such as eBooks and research databases from off-campus.

Community Patrons

All residents of the Sauk Valley Community College District who are at least 16 years old and who hold a valid driver’s license or other state-issued I.D. are eligible for a free library card. Cards may be renewed on an annual basis pending proof of continued residence. Community patrons may borrow books, magazines and journals, and videos from the library. All SVCC library card holders are welcome to participate in the eRead Illinois eBook program.

Hours of Operation

The library is open on the following days and times:

Summer Hours                                                             

Monday - Thursday
7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.      

Fall and Spring Semesters                                                             

Monday - Thursday
8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.      

Borrowing Terms

Most physical items may be borrowed for 4 weeks at a time, and may be renewed up to 3 times as long as no other patron has requested the item. Items that are not returned or renewed within 29 days of their due date will be marked "lost" in the system and billed to the patron. Lost item charges will be removed when the items are returned in good condition. Items may be renewed by telephone, by email, or in person. Students and staff may renew online after logging in to their Library OneSearch accounts. Any tem that is returned in a condition that is not fit for further use must be paid for by the borrower.

Library Staff

Kelsey Head
Learning Commons Library Coordinator (ext. 270)
kelsey.m.head@svcc.edu

Melanie Armstrong
Learning Commons Librarian (ext. 210)
melanie.s.armstrong@svcc.edu

Jennifer Patterson
Learning Commons Digital and Technical Services Specialist (ext. 237)
jennifer.m.patterson@svcc.edu

Cyndi Starr
Learning Commons Circulation and Public Services Assistant (ext. 247)
cyndi.k.starr@svcc.edu

Contact the Library

Telephone (815) 835-6247
Text (815) 570-9975
Email library@svcc.edu

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