Library

Location and Hours

The Library is located in Clock Tower Center, 1st floor. Follow the North – South corridor to the library entrance. Library hours are set according to the school term:

• Fall/Spring Semester Service Hours:
  Monday – Thursday: 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. and Friday 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
• Winter Session Service Hours:
  Closed
• Early Summer Service Hours:
  Monday – Thursday: 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. and Friday 8:00-2:00 p.m.
• Regular Summer Service Hours:
  Monday – Thursday: 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
• Holiday Hours:
  Call the Reference Desk 217-443-8739 or see the Library’s web page 
  

Library Features

The Library has the following facilities and materials available:

• EasySearch permits searching of our extensive electronic and physical collections as well as letting users search and borrow directly from our 90+ sister I-Share libraries.
• Extensive collection of electronic resources for research, including more than 80,000 ebooks, 20,000 online newspapers, magazines, and journals, and more than 70,000 streaming videos.
• Multiple computer workstations. 30 pages of free printing per day per student limit.
• Wireless network access.
• Quiet study area.
• 20,000+ print book collection
• Extensive DVD and digital audiobook collection
• Photocopier and scanner available for public use.
  

Library Services

• Off-campus access to all electronic resources. Remote renewal of library materials.
• Research assistance – library staff are available whenever the library is open to help you with any research needs you may have. You can also schedule appointments in advance. Reference assistance is also available online via text, chat, and email
• Reserves – Instructors can place items on reserve to guarantee that they are available to students. The Circulation Desk keeps the reserved items.
• Interlibrary loan – You can request books and articles from other libraries at no charge. Users can place requests for many items themselves using EasySearch, but librarians are always happy to assist users.
• Library Instruction – Instructors may include library skills instruction in their courses. This instruction is specifically geared to the content of that particular course and assignments.
• INST 105 – Library Research Skills – This 2-credit, 8-week course helps students develop information literacy skills applicable in future courses, employment, and independent learning.
  
   

Library Cards

Students’ library cards are their student IDs. Students must have their ID with them to check out materials. They can also check materials out from I-Share libraries in person using their ID.

Contact the DACC Library

Circulation Desk:  217-443-8733               Reference Librarian:  217-443-8739

Text-a-librarian:    217-864-8842               E-mail:  library@dacc.edu

Website: https://www.dacc.edu/library/