FAQs | University of Illinois Springfield

Where can I get a bus pass on campus?

Bookstore in the lower level of the PAC Building. Call them at (217) 206-6766 or email them.

Where can I get my paper proofread on campus?

The Learning Hub has a page on their website with some really great tips for editing and proofreading here. However, please note the following message from the writing section of the learning hub:

While The Learning Hub’s writing staff is more than willing to help with most any type or level of writing, we are not an editing service, and will not simply proofread your paper for grammatical or citation mistakes. Rather, our tutors will walk you through primary concerns such as argument, logic, organization, clarity, and flow, before then working on secondary concerns including grammar and mechanics. Please keep this in mind as you make appointments with us.

Graduate or doctoral students seeking assistance with theses or dissertations will be assisted by our Writing Specialists or Writing Coordinator. You can either set up an appointment with the learning hub, go to one of their walk in sessions, or go to a workshop.

To set up an appointment, follow these steps:

Go to the Learning Hub Website
Scroll down until you see the button "Make an Appointment"
Complete the online form in as much detail as you can.
The Learning Hub will get in contact with you after you submit this form. Be prepared to send your tutor materials including: your paper ahead of time, the prompt, etc etc.

What will be in the building in addition to the departments?

Collaborative study spaces, quiet study spaces, group study rooms, vending machines and computer stations.

How many books can the new building hold?

Roughly 80,000 books.

How big is the building?

Three floors and 52,000 square feet.

How is the construction being funded?

The Illinois General Assembly allocated specific funding for the construction of the Library Commons building through the Capital Development Board, which oversees the construction of new state facilities.

Where will the Library Commons be located?

The southeast corner of the quad between the Student Union and Health Sciences Building.

What units will be in the Library Commons?

The new Library Commons will bring together the following units:

Library
Center for Academic Success and Advising (CASA)
Advising Services
Learning Hub
Students Transitioning for Academic Retention and Success (STARS)
Career Development Center
Information Technology Services (ITS)

What will happen to Norris L Brookens Library?

Brookens will remain a fixture on campus and will welcome units from other areas of campus upon completion of the Library Commons.

New Units to Brookens:

Diversity Center
Women's Center
Gender and Sexuality Student Services
Health Services (medical clinic, Counseling Center, Disability Services)
Human Resources
Purchasing and Grants
UI System Ethics, Audits, and Payroll and Benefits

Remaining in Brookens:

Online, Professional, and Engaged Learning (OPEL)
Center for Online Learning, Research, and Service (COLRS)
Continuing and Professional Education (CAPE)
Office of Engaged Learning (OEL)
Center for Faculty Excellence (CFE)
Digital Accessibility Remediation Team (DART)
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Why do I get a warning that my connection may be insecure when attempting to use a database?

When attempting to log into EZproxy to access a database, if your browser gives a warning that your connection may be insecure you may be able to fix it by clearing your browser data and cache. You may be logged out of websites after clearing your browser data.

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