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Located on the east end of the third floor of the building, the Sauk Valley Community College Learning Commons provides library and media services to Sauk students, faculty members, and members of the public.

Click here for more information about services and staff.

Need help getting started with a research project? Enroll in our Library Research Tutorial. 
(Limited to SVCC students and employees.)

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We will be closed until further notice due to Covid 19.    Please return books in the library drop box in the West Mall parking lot.  Please drop off cd's or dvd's just inside the doors of the West Mall.
Students, faculty, and staff may now request our items for pickup in the West Mall. 

How to request an item for pickup in the West Mall:

Click here to request items.

  • Type in your search term(s)
  • Select "Library Catalog" and then filter to "Held by my Library" on the left hand side
  • Now choose a book and locate where it says "Available at Sauk"
  • Finally, select "Request" from the "Get it" area
  • Send request

Click here to request a laptop for checkout.

We will have your items within two business days.  Items may be picked up in the West Mall on Monday - Thursday from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm and Fridays from 8:00 am to 1:00 pm. Just show security your driver's license or student id.
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The SVCC Learning Commons now offers access to online tutoring through NetTutor free of charge to our students.
  • Take a Virtual Tour
    Take a tour of the electronic resources available at the SVCC Library.

 

Covid Response     Fall/Spring Hours:

Sauk Library is not yet open but is providing West Mall pickup during the following times:                                                                           

Monday
8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Tuesday
8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Wednesday
8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Thursday
8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Friday 
8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.                                                                                                                                                                                                                         

 

 

Library Services

  • Books, magazines, CD's, DVD's, and audio books to check out
  • Scholarly research databases and eBooks
  • Popular fiction and nonfiction eBooks through eRead Illinois
  • Computer lab and free wi-fi
  • Quiet and collaborative study spaces
  • Reference, research, and citation assistance