FAQs | University of Illinois Springfield

How do I print?

Printing is available at the library, in UHB 2000, and the Student Union.

Manual printing:

To print a document at the library you can log on to the computers using your netID and password or by obtaining a guest username and password at the Main Desk.
When the document is opened, click file, then print. Select the CampusPrint printer for black and white or the CampusPrintColor printer for color. A dialog box should pop up prompting you to enter a name for the print job. Now the document is ready to print.
Next you will need to go to the printer and swipe your i-card at the printer. Choose the print job you named and click print.

OR if you don't have an i-card, come up to the main desk and we can accept cash.

Printing costs $0.10 for each black and white page and $0.25 for each color page.

For further assistance, please contact the Main Desk at the library at 217-206-6605 or ITS Help Desk at 217-206-6000.

How do I pick a topic?

Choose a topic that interests you and fulfills the requirements of your assignment. The following questions and may help get you started:

Do you have a strong opinion on a current social or political controversy?
Did you read or see a news story that has stimulated your interest or left you wanting to know more?
Do you have a personal issue, problem, or interest that you world like to know more about?
Is there an aspect of a class that your are interested in learning more about?
For more detailed information about how to pick a topic check out the tutorial.

If you need additional help, you can always

How do I pay my library fines/fees?

Items that are returned will have all fees waived.

However, if you have been charged a replacement fee it will be posted to your student/university account. You cannot pay these fees in the library or with an I-card. These fees can be paid through your online account as you would normally pay for your tuition and fees. For more information about this, please contact the

For further assistance, please reference to paying your University bill.

How do I login to my library account?

Your Library Account is where you can view items you currently have checked out, renew items, and check the status of requests. Follow the steps below to access your account.

On the Brookens Library website, click My Accounts on the task bar on the top of the screen.
In the drop-down menu that appears, click on My Library Account.
On the new page that appears, you will login with your NetID and password. Alumni and other Special Borrowers will use their barcode and password.

Please contact the library if you need any assistance.

How do I log in to the Libby app?

If you already use Libby skip to step 3. If you do not yet have the Libby app, download it to your device.

the developers of Libby (for Amazon Fire tablets)
(for Windows, Mac, and Chromebooks)

Once downloaded, open the app. Click Yes to indicate that you have a library card.
Tap Search for Library. If you already had the Libby app, tap the center icon in the bottom menu then tap Add Library.
Search for University of Illinois at Springfield and Tap the University of Illinois at Springfield listing.
Tap Sign in with My Card.
If you are a current UIS student, staff, or faculty select the UIS NetID option. Then click next on the following page. If you have an active Alumni or Friends of Brookens Library library card request a Libby account using this form.
You will then be prompted to log in to your UIS account using your NetID and password. Follow the prompts to log in to your UIS account. If you are asked to use 2FA you may need to navigate back to the Libby app when completed.
You are now signed in to the Libby app. You can rename your card if you like by tapping Rename Card. You can now search for books or browse our collection using the bottom menu.

How do I get started on a research project?

If you're at the very beginning of the process, the is a great place to start.

Starting a research paper or project can be overwhelming. We suggest you begin by thoroughly reading your thinking about a and then exploring and modifying the as you gain more knowledge.

This process isn't necessarily linear and you will need to give yourself ample time to be flexible.

If you need additional help, you can always contact your

How do I get a library card?

Your i-Card (aka your student or faculty/staff ID) serves as your library card. In order to checkout materials, you must have your i-Card with you.

If you are not a student, faculty, or staff member, special borrower cards are also available. You can apply for a reciprocal card here, or contact the Main Desk of the library at (217)-206-6605.

If you need help getting your i-card when you first arrive, please reference our

How do I get a job at the library?

Advertisements for student employment for the library, or anywhere on campus, will be posted on Career Connect. Students seeking on-campus employment must apply via Career Connect.

In order to apply, students must have an approved resume uploaded to Career Connect. (If you have trouble logging in to the Career Connect website call them at (217) 206-6508

If you are unsure if you are eligible for student employment you can find information on student employment eligibility on the Student Employment Procedures website.

How do I find library resources for my assignment?

We've created a to help you along the research process. It includes information to help with using building your search in a evaluating your sources, and exploring the range of Brookens Library has to offer.

Remember, the research process isn't linear. You may, at some point, learn more about your topic or discover a new, or more interesting, research question. Don't be afraid to make to your research question.

If you need additional help, you can always contact a or use the Library Website's LibChat for research help.

How do I find empirical research articles?

An empirical article is a research article that reports the results of a study that uses data derived from actual observation or experimentation.

The steps to finding an empirical article differ slightly from discipline to discipline, but all empirical articles share common characteristics. Empirical articles will, typically, include methods and results sections in the body of the article. Additionally, they will be longer articles and may include charts, graphs, or statistical analysis. An empirical article will always include an extensive bibliography or works cited.

We suggest that you start with the resources best suited to your subject. Our extensive collection of subject specific can help with that.

If you need additional help, you can always

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