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UIS Library’s Overbooked Book Club is excited to present their top book recommendations of
the year! Many of these books are available at the library and some are available online with
the Libby app. Check out their top reads of 2025!
UIS Library December News and Events
As we close out the end of the year, the library has new events and resources available for students! We’re offering several types of research help for finals, as well as extended hours and an event to give you a study break.
As finals and the end of the semester approaches, the library is offering new events and
resources to help support students. Whether it’s attending our book club, our paint and
create event, or getting research help, we have something to support everyone.
Overbooked Book Club
Do you want somewhere to be able to talk about what you’re reading? Need new book
recommendations? Join us to talk about your favorite cozy books and enjoy some light
refreshments on Tuesday, November 11 at 3-4pm at Brookens Library (BRK 230A).
Fall is finally here, and UIS Library is celebrating Banned Books Week with events and book displays you can enjoy throughout the season.
Here's what's coming up:
As the new semester approaches, everyone at the UIS library is excited to welcome our new and returning students with a series of events:
Chill & Check it Out
If you're looking to make some connections on the first day of classes, come to the library and enjoy some games, crafts, or our library spaces at our open house from 5pm to 7pm on Friday, August 22nd!
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.
Why am I getting an error trying to access Google Scholar?
When trying to access Google Scholar, you may sometimes run into the following error: "ERROR for site owner: Invalid domain for site key" or "Please show you're not a robot." This can happen when too many people are accessing Google Scholar through our proxy server. There are two ways to bypass this error:
Option 1: Use Google Scholar without our proxy server address
Who is eligible to use Interlibrary Loan (ILL)?
Currently enrolled students, faculty (both current and emeritus), and staff of UIS.
Where is the School of Education office?
The School of Education office is in BRK 377.
This is on the office side of the library building, not on the library side. If you need help finding this office, we'll be happy to direct you at the library front desk!
The School of Education Office can be contacted here:
Brookens Library, BRK 377
One University Plaza
Springfield, Illinois 62703-5407
217-206-6306
Email: edl@uis.edu
Where is the Math Lab?
The Math Lab is in BRK 373, the Brookens Library building, on the classroom side.