The Friends of Brookens Library of the University of Illinois Springfield is a service organization established to support the library. It was formed with two major goals in mind:

Mission Statement

We are committed to providing trusted services, as we cultivate an inviting space for sustainable creative discovery, passionate scholarship and cultural enrichment.

Your gift is essential to Brookens Library and those who utilize its resources. Donations allow the Library to enhance our collections and services, physical spaces, technology, and special events and programming. Special thanks to our donors for all their continued support.

Library Card for UIS students, faculty, and staff

Your UIS i-card is your library card.  Bring it with you every time you come to the library.  All students, faculty, and staff must present their current i-card to check out materials.

Online Students, please see the Online Student Guide for information about acquiring library materials. 

Campus Information Technology Services (ITS) offers equipment loans.  For more information visit their page.

Brookens Library allows use of its display case, lower level lounge and other special use areas for University sponsored displays, events and activities that do not disrupt the normal use of the Library. The display case is located on the Main level of the library. Brookens Library adheres to the University of Illinois Springfield's Access and Equal Opportunity policy in making determinations concerning the use of display and special use areas. The following general guidelines apply:

Annual Giving

Join us in fostering community awareness of the resources available at Brookens and providing the essential financial support for the development of collections and services. In return, you will belong to an organization that enhances the vibrant intellectual life of the University of Illinois Springfield and of the surrounding communities. 

Brookens Library at a Glance:

• Physical books: 343,782
• eBooks: 215,723
• Journals and serials, both print and electronic: 24,441
• Feature Films: 2,492

Norris L Brookens Library supports teaching, learning and community at the University of Illinois Springfield. Dedicated in 1976, Brookens was the first permanent building on campus. It is known for its unique design that creates a space containing no 90 degree angles.

Brookens Library allows use of its display case, lower level lounge and other special use areas for University sponsored displays, events and activities that do not disrupt the normal use of the Library. The display case is located on the Main level of the library. Brookens Library adheres to the University of Illinois Springfield's Access and Equal Opportunity policy in making determinations concerning the use of display and special use areas. The following general guidelines apply: