1. Go to the Library Website.
2. Search for the title, be as specific as you can. Use quotation marks if you know the exact title.
3. This will open up Ex Libris Discovery. Before you do anything else, log in using your net ID and password.
4. Select "All I-Share Libraries" and hit search.
5. Filter appropriately on the left hand side of the screen. Do you need a book? DVD? etc. In this example, filter for a book.
6. Once you've found the item, select "See All Versions."
7. This page will show you all the versions available. Choose the one you would like to request, then select "Check Available Services."
8. Scroll down to I-Share Availability. Under "Get it from other I-Share Libraries," review the list of libraries that have the item available. If you're not happy with the wait, find another library.
9. If you decide to request the book, select "Request from I-Share."
10. Fill out the form and submit the request. Make sure the preferred pickup institution is UIS (or another of your choosing). The patron will receive an email when the item is ready.

A patron can check the status of their I-Share request by logging into the library search engine and viewing their requests. Updates are provided, though a specific arrival date is rarely shown. It rarely gives a specific date when their book will arrive.

We understand that sometimes extraordinary circumstances can affect the return of library materials. As such, we accept requests for fees/fines to be waived. These requests are processed on a case-by-case basis and are subject to the approval of Brookens librarians and staff.

Please note, we do not have overdue fines. Simply return the overdue item and all charges will be waived.

If an item has been lost or damaged and you'd like to submit a fee exemption request, please fill out the form below.

If you'd prefer to speak to someone directly, please contact cring4@uis.edu, or visit the library during operating hours.

Note: The only spaces that are currently available to be reserved are BRK 230A - Library Learning Center and BRK 232.

• 1. Go to the library website.
• 2. Click on "Services" then "Space Requests."
• 3. The Space Request page will show you which spaces are available to reserve.
• 4. If you want to request BRK 232, submit your request through the UIS Connection System.
• 5. If you want to request BRK 230A, click on the button that says "Reserve Here".
• 6.On the form, you can select the date and time when you'd like to reserve the room.
• 7. Click a bar on the chart so select a time slot. Your booking will immediately appear as orange, and there will be a red padding space automatically generated for cleaning.
• 8. You can adjust the time and/or the length of your booking at the bottom of the page.
• 9. Now click submit, and you're all good to go!

Brookens library does not charge overdue fines.

However, the library may charge a replacement fee for lost or damaged items.

More information on how to provide a replacement

The library is always paying attention to recent publications - it's always good to check the Popular and New Book Shelves if you're looking for a book on a Best Seller list, or you can also always request a book from I-Share online at the library website.

The library also takes suggestions for what books to add to the collection.

Whilst we don't buy books from patrons, we gladly accept the following types of material donations:

• Books
• DVDs
• CDs
• Audio books
• Magazines

When donating to the Library it is important to remember that the library reserves the right to add the items to the collection, sell them in a library book sale, or dispose of them as necessary. Currently, we send unsold books to Better World Books, an organization that funds literacy in underdeveloped countries. (https://www.uis.edu/library/giving-brookens/ways-give)

Yes, and you can get help right away by following this link to UIS's Career Development Center Website. Here, you'll find lots of great tips and downloadable resume and CV templates, as well as links to additional resources.

You can also get in-person or zoom help with your resume or CV through the Career Suite. They have designated walk-in hours.

You can also chat with a career advisor using your Career Connect Account.

No. Textbooks are available at the UIS Bookstore, which is on the lower level of PAC.

Some required readings for courses are posted electronically on Canvas. Check with your professor to see if any materials are on reserve for your class.

You cannot lock the desktops without signing out.

You can stay logged in at your own risk, or you can log out and log back in.

If it does not give you an option to log out, you can hit Ctrl + Alt + Delete and sign out from there. If that does not work, you can shut down the computer.

Yes, you can address them to:

University of Illinois Springfield
Norris L. Brookens Library
Room 207 Circulation
1 University Plaza
Springfield, IL 62703

For further assistance, please contact the Main Desk at the library at 217-206-6605.

UIS students, faculty, and staff are able to request materials for pick up at other I-Share affiliated libraries.

In the Request from I-Share window for the book you want to request, you can select your preferred pickup institution in the drop down menu.

Absolutely! If you want to print but don't have an i-card to swipe at the printers, send your document to the printer as usual then come up to the front desk. Let the person at the front desk know what you named your print job and bring the appropriate cash. Printing costs are $0.10 per page for black and white and $0.25 per page for color printing.

We can make change. The worker at the front desk will provide you with a receipt.

No. The checkout period for all library patrons for DVDs is 7 days with no renewals. You can check out the same DVD multiple times however, if you see it on the shelf later.

Yes, you may return books to other I-Share libraries. Practices for dropping off materials will vary depending on the library. (This does not apply to ILL books, which must be returned to the same location they were picked up at.)

A list of I-Share libraries

Yes, the CINRC offers consultation assistance. We recommend an initial telephone or email consultation so we can determine your needs. At that point we can determine if an in person or Zoom consultation would be advised. Email us at cinrc@uis.edu or phone us at (217) 206-6783.

No, you don't need to be at the library to access our online databases. If you're trying to access our databases off campus you'll be prompted to sign in with your NetID and password.

Usually, only the person who requested the materials can check them out. The main exception to this is proxy patrons. A proxy patron would have to fill out a request form and get prior approval. See our guide for more information.

Note: Only faculty and staff can designate proxy patrons.

For further assistance, please contact the Main Desk at the library at 217-206-6605.

No, reference books are non-circulating, meaning they cannot be loaned out.

Yes, an Interlibrary Loan (ILL) request may be turned down for a number of reasons:

• A lending library cannot be found.
• The citation is incorrect.
• The item is owned by Brookens library.
• The book is available at an I-Share library.
• For any of these cases, the request will be cancelled and you will be notified via email.

No, Interlibrary Loan (ILL) books must be returned to the library they were checked out at. You can identify an Interlibrary Loan (ILL) book by the bright green strip attached to it.

For further assistance, please contact the Main Desk at the library at 217-206-6605 or ask us via email.

You can access the DSM-V through our database list.

Once you navigate to the D section, click on the DSM Library including DSM-5.

On that page, you can then select the Table of Contents and find the section you would like to access.

No, however UIS offers a traditional concert Band open to UIS students, faculty/staff, and community members. Contact: music@uis.edu | 217-206-6240 for more information. 

No UIS does not have a swimming pool, however Eisenhower Aquatic Center is located just 3 miles from campus.