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Just Visitng

Visitors are welcome, but have limited access to services provided by the library. Only library members (those patrons who hold library cards) can check out books and take advantage of interlibrary loan. This section provides links to general information, a virtual tour, hours, staff info, and how to obtain a library card. Local high school instructors can also learn how to sign their class up for library instruction.



Borrowing Information

This section includes information about borrowing materials from the library. Topics include: loan policy, interlibrary loan, fines, replacement costs, overdue materials, renewing, and returning materials to the library.

How to Obtain a Library Card

Students and community members can learn where to apply and what requirements are needed to obtain a library card.

Hours

Current library hours and a schedule of closings.

Library Instruction for Visiting Students

The John C. Murphy Memorial Library at the College of Lake County offers library instruction as opposed to library tours. Library instruction addresses appropriate library resources and research techniques for a specific assignment to be carried out by students. Learn more about library instruction including the requirements for visiting students and how to arrange a session.

Meet the Library Staff

Librarian and staff bios, pictures and schedules.

Take an Online Tour of the Library

Photos, maps and directions to the Grayslake campus.

Research Help

Various information and tips about research including how to search the internet, cite your information, and evaluate what you find. A section about plagiarism and how to avoid it is also provided.