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24/7 Computer Lab

There is a 24/7 Computer Lab on Level 1 of the library. Access to this lab after library hours is via a Lake Forest College ID only.

Archives & Special Collections
847-735-5064 or 847-735-5071

Archives & Special Collections are located on the Lower Level of the Donnelley and Lee Library; some archives are off-site. The collections include rare books, manuscripts, etc., and are for in-library use only. To access an item, come to the the Special Collections department during hours of availability, or contact the Library Archivist and Special Collections Librarian, Arthur Miller (847-735-5064) to make arrangements. To determine whether the Special Collections are open at anytime outside of the posted hours, call 847-735-5071.

Acquisitions
847-735-5060

Circulation
847-735-5056

Classrooms

There are 4 classrooms on Level 2 in the library. Room 203 has 30 PCs; Room 211 has 12 Mac computers that also run Windows; both are open to Lake Forest College faculty and students when not reserved for instruction. Rooms 205 (seats about 20) and 221 (seats about 30) have projectors only. Faculty may reserve a room by eith sending an email to gatescenter@lakeforest.edu or calling
847-735-5210.

Government Documents
847-735-5065

Group Study Rooms

There are several group study rooms in the library available only to Lake Forest College faculty, staff, and students on a first-come, first-serve basis, with a 2-hour time limit when other groups are waiting. A study group member who is present in the study room must leave a Lake Forest College ID at the Circulation Desk until the room is available for another group.

Instruction

Library Liaisons offer to faculty, students, and staff a variety of instructional sessions covering research skills and techniques, plagiarism issues, and other topics. A variety of workshops covering software applications such as Moodle are offered by Academic Technology Specialists.

Interlibrary Loan
847-735-5067

Media Collections
847-735-5056

The library provides a collection of audio-visual materials, including videotapes, DVDs, and CDs. Lake Forest College faculty, staff and students may check out media according to circulation policies. There are several viewing/listening rooms in which to use audio-visual materials in the library. Additionally, headphones can be checked out at the circulation desk to use with DVDs and CDs in computers. Search the catalog for media materials owned by the library or separately.

Media Services

Located in the northeast corner of Level 1 in the library, Media Services allows faculty, staff, and students to check out audiovisual equipment and assistive technology software as these resources are available.
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Microfilm/fiche

Many periodicals, government documents, newspapers and other resources may be found on microfiche or microfilm. Microforms can be found in the reference area on Level 1. The microfilm/fiche readers allow you to print copies of the documents. The cost of each microfilm/fiche copy is 15 cents. The library does not provide any change machines, but if you will be making a number of copies, you may pay for them at the Reference Desk using bills

Periodicals/Journals

Periodicals and journals are available in several different locations. Current issues of periodicals are available on Level 2. Issues older than the current year are found on the the Lower Level. Periodicals are shelved in alphabetical order and may only be used in the library. You may make copies of articles in periodicals using the scanner or the photocopier on Level 1 of the library. Many periodicals are available online. Search for periodicals available at Lake Forest College using the journals search form. Rita Koller ’95, at 847-735-5065, is the Periodicals Librarian.

Reference & Research

The Reference Desk on the main level of the library is the place to stop for help and information. The Reference Librarians are professionals who will assist you with research or any questions about finding or using resources in the library. Librarians are available for research appointments with patrons and will also arrange to perform research for non-affiliated patrons on an "as available" basis (there may be fees involved). Contact the Reference Desk at 847-735-5074 or .

Reserves
847-735-5056

If you are an instructor and wish to place material on Reserve for students to use at the library, please bring the items to the Circulation Desk.
All Reserve items must be used in the library. You must leave your Lake Forest College ID at the Circulation Desk to use any item on Reserve, including Audio-Visual materials.
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Returning Books

You may return your books when the library is closed if you have a College ID to enter the vestibules at the north and south entrances where book drops are located.
During Library hours of operation, you may deposit books in the book drop in the front of the Circulation Desk.

Technical Services
847-735-5066

The Technical Services Department in the Lower Level of the Library handles the acquisition and processing of books, journals, and media in the library.

Technology Resource Center (TRC)
847-735-5168

The Brown Technology Resource Center provides software support and training for faculty, staff, and students. It is located in room 208.
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Reference Desk: 847-735-5074
Circulation Desk: 847-735-5056

Fax: 847-735-6297