Services & Frequently Asked Questions

LIBRARY SERVICES

Research and citation assistance: Schedule appointments through Marla Turgeon at 309.341.5207 .(In-person and virtual appointments available.)
Laptops and Chromebooks: Available for checkout for a semester at a time.
Course reserves
Three study rooms: Reserve through library@sandburg.edu or 309.341.5257.
iPad checkout: For use in classrooms or library.
Computers: 40 computers available
Printers:
- Black and white printer
- Two color printers
Scanners
Copy machine
Sandburg Library A-Z database list: Use to find research articles related to your topic.
Interlibrary loan: Materials available from libraries all over the U.S., email requests to ill@sandburg.edu.
Ask a Librarian
Library guides: Online guides to assist students with research and using library resources.
Tech Help: Located in the library.
Make title recommendations.
Library events
Periodical holdings list
Public library cards for community members: Apply for your card online.

CHECKOUTS

Laptops and Chromebooks
Books
Magazines/newspapers
DVDs/BluRays
iPads — in library or classroom use only

CHECKOUT PERIODS FOR LIBRARY MATERIALS
	Item Limit	Loan Period	Renewal*
Books/graphic novels	No limit	4 weeks	2
DVD/BluRays	3	1 week	1
Magazines/journals	3	1 week	1
Chromebooks and laptops	1	1 semester	N/A

*Contact us to renew items, or renew online by signing in to the catalog with your Sandburg email address and password. Please contact the library directly for inquiries regarding laptop and Chromebook renewals.

Call: 309.341.5257

Text: 309.785.1596

Email: library@sandburg.edu

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I find the library's databases/online resources?

In the portal, look for the three-lines menu in the left, top corner of the screen. Hover over this to open; then click Library. From this drop-down, choose Databases. Then click the link for the A-Z Databases List.

Or go directly to the databases here.

How do I find a book?

Visit our online catalog to browse our print and electronic book collections. For assistance with ebooks, see our eBooks Library Guide. For general questions and assistance, please reach out to library staff at library@sandburg.edu or 309.341.5257.

How do I get help with research if I'm not able to come to campus?

Students can schedule virtual appointments with or submit questions to the librarian by contacting Marla Turgeon. They can also submit questions to the librarian outside of library hours via the same contact information or through our Ask a Librarian form.

Other resources for assistance with research off-campus include our Library Guides — online help guides for research, citations, academic honesty, and more.

How do I schedule time in the light board, One Button, virtual reality or podcast studios?

For questions about using the light board, One Button, virtual reality or podcast studio on Main Campus, contact the Faculty Teaching and Learning Center (FTLC) at ftlc@sandburg.edu or 309.341.5438.
For questions about the Branch Campus One Button Studio, ask in the library, Room 4.

How do I get a book, video or article that Sandburg Library or I-Share don't have?

Please contact ill@sandburg.edu to place a request.

How do I get the textbooks I need for class?

To rent or buy textbooks, you need to visit the bookstore, located in B building inside the Crist Student Center. Some instructors place copies of their course textbooks on reserve in the library. If your instructor chooses to do this, you can borrow these items from the library's main desk. Checkout lengths are set by the instructor; most reserve items checkout for four hours of in-library use.