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About the Library

Named after the first chairperson of the Communication Arts, Humanities, and Fine Arts Division, the John C. Murphy Memorial Library honors one of CLC's earliest teachers and leaders with a collection of over 110,000 books and 900 periodical titles. A bank of computers in the reference area provides access to databases and information on CD-ROMS. Many of these databases are also accessible from off campus. Its Audiovisual Department provides students with access to over 3,000 films and videotapes, 7,000 audio products, and hundreds of other media.

Mission Statement
The College of Lake County libraries provide quality services and collections, advance information literacy and critical thinking and promote lifelong learning to support the academic success of students, faculty and the college community.

Vision Statement
The CLC libraries will:

• regard the Library as a place where ideas are sought, considered and shared in an atmosphere of mutual respect and civility.
• recognize the importance of educating users inside and outside the library to be competent and ethical users of information.
• collaborate with academic departments, ensuring that the library faculty are active partners in achieving and assessing student learning outcomes.
• continuously improve and maintain resources that are accurate, reliable and current support the professional development of library staff for their own success and the success of our students.
• balance innovation within tradition.

Where would you like to begin?

Directions

Provides directions to the Grayslake Campus from surrounding communities.

Contact Information

Various ways to conatact the Library including a staff directory, and forms for emailing a librarian, emailing the webmaster, suggesting possible purchases, suggestion box, and a form to report website problems.

Hours

View the current library hours. Closings and special hours are listed here too.

John C. Murphy tribute

John C. Murphy was the name chosen for the permanent library building, which opened in September 1980. John Murphy was a stellar person. He was a teacher, administrator, respected colleague and friend. He lived all too short a life, dying in 1978 at the age of 58. His photograph and a plaque hang in the library stairwell to honor his twenty-eight years as a public school teacher and administrator.

Library Blog

The Murphy Library blog features library news, new materials announcements, and Internet searching tidbits beneficial to our students, staff and CLC community

Maps and Floorplans

Maps and floorplans of the Grayslake Campus, the LRC, and the Library.

Staff Directory

Learn more about the librarians and technical staff that keep the library running smoothly. Bio's are available for some staff members.

Suggestions for Possible Purchase

Is the library missing an item that you think would be valuable addition to the collection? Now you can suggest purchases with an our online form. Feel free to suggest any type of media.

Technology (Fair Use) Policy

This policy establishes the general principles regarding appropriate use of equipment, software, and networks including, but is not limited to: computing equipment, telephones and telephony systems, fax machines, videoconferencing and satellite transmission systems, Internet and electronic mail systems, and computer and video networks.

Virtual Photo Tour

View a photo tour of the library. Look for a video tour coming soon!