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About the Library
| The Lake Land College Library is located in the center of the Lake Land campus. It provides Lake Land students, faculty, staff, and district residents with access to over 37,000 items (including books, audio and video tapes, CDs and DVDs); and 160+ periodical subscriptions. In addition to our local resources, the library provides access to the collections of 80+ libraries in East Central Illinois through LINC, our online catalog system. Beyond that, our interlibrary borrowing service, which is available to all Lake Land patrons, provides access to materials from libraries across the state and across the country.
The library also subscribes to a number of online databases, providing full-text online access to articles from over 20,000 periodicals and reference sources in art, business, biographies, law, medicine, music, news, and more. |
Library Frequently Asked Questions |
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When is the library open?
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Fall and Spring
Semesters |
Summer Term
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Intersession
(generally)
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| Monday - Thursday: |
7:45 AM - 9:00
PM |
7:00 AM - 9:00
PM |
8:00
AM - 5:00 PM |
| Friday: |
7:45 AM - 5:00 PM |
CLOSED |
8 - 5 (closed in Summer) |
| Saturday: |
12:30 PM - 4:30 PM |
CLOSED |
CLOSED |
| Sunday: |
12:00 PM - 9:00 PM |
CLOSED |
CLOSED |
| Mailing Address: |
5001 Lakeland Blvd.
Mattoon, IL 61938 |
| Department: |
Phone: |
Email: |
| Circulation Desk (library cards, check-out, return, interlibrary loan) |
217-234-5367 |
libcirc@lakeland.cc.il.us |
| Reference Desk (help using the library or finding information) |
217-234-5440 |
libref@lakeland.cc.il.us |
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Audio-Visual Dept. (reserve or use audiovisual equipment) |
217-234-5268 |
libav@lakeland.cc.il.us |
| Library Director (purchase requests, complaints, etc.) |
217-234-5338 |
sdronesi@lakeland.cc.il.us |
| Fax machine |
217-234-5533
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N/A |
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Do I have to be a student to use Lake Land's Library?
No. Although the library's collection and resources are intended to support college curricula, residents of the
Land Land Community College district may use any library resources in the buidling and get library cards to
check out items. However, you may not be able to access some of our
library databases from off-campus unless you are affiliated with the college, and borrowing limits may be different for district residents. See borrowing limits here.
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How do I get a library card?
Students, faculty, staff and Lake Land College district residents are eligible to check out materials by obtaining a
library card from the Circulation Desk. (Borrowing limits may be different for district residents. See here.) Just bring your student ID (for students) or
another form of ID and proof of address for non-students. The card is free, but there is a $3 replacement fee for lost cards. Your library card is good for two years and
may be renewed, so don't throw it away.
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How long can I check out...?
| Type of Item |
Length of Checkout |
| Books |
3 Weeks |
| CDs & audio cassettes |
3 Weeks |
| Classic and educational videos (cassettes and DVDs) |
7 days (no renewals) |
| Red Case Videos (Feature films) |
Overnight |
| Periodicals - current issue |
Do not circulate |
| Periodicals - back issues |
3 days |
| Reference materials |
do not circulate |
| Reserve materials |
designated by instructor |
How Many Things Can I Check Out at Once?
Students, faculty and staff at Lake Land can have up to 20 items checked out at one time. They can also have 2 videos/DVDs and 2 red case videos at one time.
Residents of the Lake Land community college district can have up to 10 items checked out at one time.They can also have 2 videos/DVDs and 2 red case videos at one time.
High School students of the Lake Land community college district can have up to 5 items checked out at one time. They may not check out videos or DVDs without special permission.
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How do I renew books?
Materials may be renewed if no one is waiting for them. You can renew materials
online by using the LINC catalog (click on the My Account button) or by calling the Circulation Desk at
234-5367. To renew books, you must have your library card number and your PIN.
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How can I tell what I have checked-out?
When you're using the LINC catalog, click on the My Account button to find out what you have checked out and when it's due, what your fines are, and the status of your hold requests. You log into My Account using your library card number and your PIN. You can also call the Circulation Desk at 234-5367 to find out what you have checked out. You will need your library card number to get this information.
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What is my PIN?
In order to use the My Account feature on the LINC catalog,
you must enter your library card number (located on the back of your card) and your PIN. Your PIN consists of the last 4 digits of the telephone number that we have on record for you.
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How Do I Find...?
| To find... |
Use... |
| Books at Lake Land College |
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| Books at Other Libraries |
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| Videos, DVDs, CDs, recorded books |
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| Articles in magazines, newspapers & journals |
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| General information |
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| Useful webpages for finding information |
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| Magazines, newspapers & journals online |
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| Help with your search |
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Do you have audio-visual equipment that I can check out?
The library's AV department has the following types equipment that may be used in the library or borrowed for
class-related use only:
multimedia projector
laptop
video camcorder
slide and filmstrip projector
digital camera
CD/Tape player
TV/VCR/DVD Player
In order to check any of these items out of the library, students must have their instructor reserve it for them. Faculty and staff may reserve AV equipment themselves. For more
information, please contact the AV Department.
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Can I make transparencies in the library?
Yes. The A-V department has a transparency machine. It is free to use, but it only
uses single sheets of paper, so you may have to copy pages from a book first.
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Do you have a color copier/printer?
No, the library does not have any color copiers or printers. You may use our
black and white copier for 10 cents per copy. Print-outs from our public computers are free, but we ask that
you limit non-course-related printings to less than 10 pages.
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Do you have a scanner available for use?
No, unfortunately, the library does not have an image scanner. There may be one available
in the Center for Technology and Professional Development. Please contact them at 234-5439.
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