• The MLA Style Center
• MLA Handbook (8^th Edition)
• APA Style Manual (6^th Edition)
  Call Number BF76.7 .P83 2010
• OWL LAB at Purdue online guide to citations

• 100 Research Paper Topics (Midway College)
• Choose a Topic (University of Illinois)
• Pros and Cons of Controversial Issues
• See also: CQ Researcher & Issues and Controversies on myRichland
• Successful Keyword Searching
  Call Number ZA4460 .M33 2001
  Circulating collection

• myRichland

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

General Information: (217) 875-7211 ext. 6303
Borrowing & Reserves: ext. 6301
Information Literacy Sessions: ext. 6328
Inter-Library Loan Services: ext. 6301
Room Reservations: ext. 6303
Reference & Research ext. 6303
Send a question by email to askalibrarian@richland.edu

Library Staff
Louise W. Greene, M.S., M.L.S., Director
Gavena Dahlman, M.L.S., Access Services
David Ahola, M.A., Resource Sharing/ILL

1. How do I get a library card?

Come in to the library with the proper forms of ID and request a card at the Circulation Desk. Click on the Borrower Chart to see what forms of ID you will need to obtain a library card. After you fill out a short application, the staff will enter your information into the database and affix a barcode to your Richland ID or a paper library card.

2. Does the library have copies of textbooks?

Instructors can put personal/department owned textbooks on course reserves, which are housed at the circulation desk. However, it is not standard practice for Richland library to add textbooks to their collection.

3. May I use the library if I am not a student?

Yes, if you are not a student at Richland you can still use several library services, which are listed in the Borrower Chart.

4. How can I access the databases off-campus or from my laptop?

Off-campus access to the databases is available by logging in to myRichland and then clicking on the Library tab. Due to licensing, First Search is only available on campus.

5. Why won’t my public library card work at the Richland Community College library?

Richland shares resources with academic libraries instead of public libraries. The complete list of libraries where you can use your Richland library card is available here. To use the public libraries, contact your local public library for a card.

6. Is there a scanner that I can use in the library?

A sheet-fed scanner is located in C150 (computer lab), which will save files via flash drive or e-mail. There is no flat-bed scanner for books.

7. Where can I get citation help for my paper?

Librarians can assist with citations. Stop by the reference desk or e-mail your questions to askalibrarian@richland.edu.

8. How do I reserve a room for a study group or for myself?

You may request a study room reservation in person or over the phone. There is no guarantee that the specific room you want will be available, but we will do our best to accommodate you. During finals week rooms are reserved on a first-come, first-serve basis.

9. How long does it take to get books that I request through I-Share?

Generally it only takes 3-5 business days to receive I-Share books. Wait time will depend on the location of the lending library.

10. Do you have Wi-Fi in the library?

Yes, and throughout the campus.

11. What are the library 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.

12. Can I make photocopies? How much do they cost? Are they in color?

Photocopies can be made at $.10 per page, both in black and white and color. Prepaid print cards (purchased at the Business Services Window in Student Services) or coin feed are both accepted as payment for photocopies.

13. Can I print from LRC computers? How much for each page? Can I print out in color?

Printouts can be made at $.10 per page, both in black and white and color. We only accept prepaid print cards purchased at the Business Services Window in Student Services in denominations of $.50, $1.00, $2.00, or $5.00.

The Richland library is a member of the Consortium of Academic and Research Libraries in Illinois (CARLI). I-Share is the shared online catalog among 80 institutions. Who may borrow, what they may borrow and how long they may borrow items is explains in the charts at these links:

• Borrower Chart
• Loan Periods & Renewals Chart

When a student withdraws from all classes or graduates steps will be taken to change the student’s library borrowing status to local borrower. This will change both the patron’s borrowing privileges at the Richland library and remove their universal borrowing status in the I-Share system. If the patron re-enrolls in classes they will need to come to the library in person to reinstate their student status in the library system.

Information Literacy
The library staff provides quality information literacy instruction to meet the learning and research needs of students. According to the information literacy standards set by the Association of College and Research Libraries, the information literate student will be able to:

• Determine the extent of information needed
• Access the needed information effectively and efficiently
• Evaluate information and its sources critically
• Incorporate selected information into one’s knowledge base
• Use information effectively to accomplish a specific purpose
• Understand the economic, legal, and social issues surrounding the use of information, and access and use information ethically and legally

In order to help students achieve these goals, LRC staff provides information literacy sessions to instruct students on best practices for research. Finding reliable information is a skill used in all class levels and information literacy sessions can benefit students in every academic area.

What Can I Expect from an Information Literacy Sessions for Students?
Information literacy sessions are customized to class needs. Students walk away with a better appreciation for library resources if they can directly incorporate what they learned in a session into their coursework. Therefore, we require that you send a copy of an assignment. We also encourage instructors to be present during the session. The presence of the instructor demonstrates the importance of the session and collaboration between the instructor and librarian allows for discussion of resources appropriate to the assignment.

Information literacy sessions can include discussion and demonstration of the following:

• Broadening or narrowing a topic
• Searching the online catalog
• Searching electronic databases
• Finding reliable internet sources
• Plagiarism/citations
• Evaluating sources
• Critical thinking skills

The best way for students to become information literate is through practice. A class session is a good starting point but it is impossible to cover everything in one session. Instructors have the option to schedule multiple class sessions to allow for more in-depth examination of resources. Instructors are also encouraged to bring their classes into the library to use the computers and print materials for on-site research. If you would like to bring your class, please call ahead so we can assign staff to assist your students.

Help for Instructors
We offer assistance for instructors who are looking to brush up on their own research skills or acquaint themselves with the resources Richland has to offer. We are always updating our resources with new editions, alternative formats and new content. We strive to keep our collections current to support your class and provide the latest research for preparing new lectures. We offer one-on-one consultations or group presentations.

Contact
To schedule an information literacy or research session, please fill out and submit the Faculty Request form. We prefer that you make your request two weeks in advance of the desired date and require a minimum of one week’s notice. No formal sessions are scheduled during the first week of classes or during the final exam period.

Course Reserves
Instructors may put either personally owned or Richland library items on reserve for current classes. We ask that a Reserve Request Form be filled out each time an instructor puts any items on reserve. All reserve items must adhere to the Copyright Act (Title 17, U.S Code). The current reserve lists can be searched at Course Reserves in the Richland online catalog. Please contact Gavena Dahlman, Coordinator of Access Services for any questions regarding course reserves. She can be reached at (217) 875-7211, ext. 6301 or gdahlman@richland.edu.

The Kitty Lindsay Learning Resources Center is located in next to the College Bookstore and just behind the Mueller Student Center at the main entrance to the college. For a map of the college and directions:

• Map to College
• On-Campus Map

Research & Information Services

The library is staffed by professional librarians who welcome inquiries from students to complete assignments, assist faculty with course content and reserves, and answer questions from community patrons in District 537. We will work to locate the resources and answers you are looking for to satisfy your information and research needs.

Contact a librarian
General Information: (217) 875-7211 ext. 6303
Send a question by email to askalibrarian@richland.edu

Other Library Services

• Photocopies: 10 cents/page. Use a print Punch Card ($.50, $1.00, $2.00, or $5.00) available for purchase in the Business Services Window in the Student Services Center | FAX 25 cents/page
• Study Spaces: Designated quiet study area. Enrolled students may reserve a room for individual or group study up to two weeks in advance. 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, scanner.
• Speeches/Presentations: Practice your presentations and speeches with a laptop and overhead projector. To reserve a study room or call ext. 303.
• Interlibrary Loan Request
  Interlibrary loans (ILLs) are transactions in which library materials that are not available in the current collection can be located from other libraries. An ILL may consist of the loan of a book, periodical article, or other item. Please allow from 3 to 5 business days to receive materials. ILLs are a free service to enrolled students, faculty and staff. Click on these links for the following:
  Interlibrary Loan Book Request form for books
  Interlibrary Loan Article Request form for articles

Patron Responsibilities

Cell Phone Use
Cell phone use in the library can be distracting to other patrons. Please set your phone to silent/vibrate. Use texting if possible. Quiet use is permitted but you may be asked to take your phone outside or to another area.

Food & Drink
We understand your busy schedules. Please be responsible in your behavior with food and drinks. Drinks with secure caps/lids are allowed in the library and, if closed, in the computer workstation or lab areas. Snacks are allowed in the library except in the computer/lab areas. Please contribute to a clean study space by reporting problems to library staff.

Acceptable Use of Technology
See the Richland Community College Board Policy Manual Section 5.8.1

Public Access to Computer Workstations

• Public Access workstations will require a NetID and a Password.
• Only current Registered Patrons who reside within District 537 will receive a NetID and Password.  Registration requires formal identification such as a driver’s license or State ID, and/or mail* with your current name and address. The NetID will be the 14 digit barcode which is the library card patron number. *Mail must be 1st class mail from a business, utility or local organization and have been Post marked within the past 3 months. No bulk mail or advertisements.
• By using a Richland NetID account, the patron agrees to act in a manner consistent with the College’s computing Acceptable Use Policy.  The Acceptable Use Policy is posted and copies are available at the Information Desk.
• Public Access is limited to two (2) hours total per day per patron (in one single block of time).  Enrolled students will have priority access as needs require.
• Questions may be directed to library staff.  Student workers cannot grant access or register community users.

Collection Selection

The Kitty Lindsay Learning Resources Center selects and maintains physical and digital resources that support the educational mission of Richland Community College. Subject areas directly related to the curriculum of the college are given priority in selection. The Learning Resources Center strives for balance, pertinence and diversity across all formats including books, media and electronic resources. Materials are chosen for the potential of enriching intellectual life, broadening learning objectives, and assisting students in achieving academic success.

The selection process is coordinated by the librarians in conjunction with faculty who can best identify the array of resources necessary for their disciplines. Suggestions are welcome. However, the Library Director reserves the right to make final purchase decisions based on the current budget and the integrity of the collection as a whole.

Similar to selection, de-selection in a library is an ongoing process. The library weeds outdated, inappropriate or damaged items. If possible, faculty members will be consulted about the candidates for de-selection and potential updated resources.

Richland Community College is a resource sharing library among different types of libraries and is governed by several layers of code and policy. In the spirit of resource sharing that stems from the best practices of librarianship, the Kitty Lindsay Learning Resources Center regularly fills and places inter-library loan requests for those items unavailable in a library collection.

Gifts

Monetary gifts and donated items are accepted with gratitude. There is no guarantee, however, that donated items will be added to the collection or, if added, will remain in the collection permanently. Donated items, if added to the collection, will not be given unique shelf space. Donors may be requested to sign a letter of gift. The library does not value donations for tax purposes. Itemized lists of donated items will not be furnished to the donor.

Patron Privacy & Confidentiality
The library adheres to the guidelines on patron privacy and patrons rights according to the American Library Association.

Copyright in Academic Libraries
The library uses the Code of Best Practices in Academic and Research Libraries as a guide for questions about the fair use of materials in higher education.