Space Requests
Group Study Rooms
Group study rooms seating up to 4 people are available on all levels of Brookens library and are available on a first come, first served basis. Reservations are not available.
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Computers & WiFi
Computers
The computers in Brookens Library are provided for the use of all students, faculty, staff, and community members. All activities must adhere to the UIS Guidelines for Acceptable Use of Information Technology Resources.
Logging in
Student, faculty, and staff should use their NetID and password to login to the computers.
Print, Copy, Scan
Black and White Printers
There are one black and white printer in the library on the main floor and one in the PAC lobby near the ticket booth. Black and white print jobs are $0.22 per page.
Color Printers
There is one color printer in the library on the main floor. Color print jobs are $0.30 per page.
UIS Thesis & Dissertations
SSU/UIS MASTERS PROJECTS/THESES/PHD DISSERTATIONS
Masters projects and theses are an important record of the scholarly activities of a university's students. University Assembly Bill 6-13 "Policies on Graduate Study" of 1978 stated that "the written portion of the [masters] project must be filed in the University Library."
Brookens Library
Privacy Policy
I. Policy Information
Policy Title: UIS Library Privacy Policy
Policy Owner: UIS Library User Services Department
Responsible Official: Program Coordinator Patron Services
Approved by: UIS Library Leadership Team
Date Approved: 9/25/24
Effective Date: 9/25/24
Targeted Review Date: April 2026
Contact: questions@uis.libanswers.com
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Locker Policy
Brookens Library provides lockers for the convenience of students who need a place to store books and other material. All currently registered UIS students will be eligible to use a library locker. Lockers will be checked out for the semester. All lockers will be assigned on a first-come, first-serve basis at the main desk.
Students may apply for locker usage at the Main Desk. They must have a valid iCard to be assigned a locker. Students will be charged a $25 replacement fee should they lose the locker key.
Library Of Things Policies
You may only borrow up to 3 items at one time with borrowing period of 7 days with no renewals. At the time of checkout an online form must be filled out agreeing to the following terms:
Home and Kitchen Agreement
I understand items can only be checked out by currently enrolled UIS students, faculty, and staff and may only be used by the borrower. Patrons that have fines or suspended borrowing privileges are ineligible to use this service.
Space Request and Use Policy
I. Policy Information
Policy Title: Space Request and Use
Policy Owner: Library – User Services
Responsible Official: Director of Learning Commons and User Services
Approved by: Library Leadership Team
Date Approved: 9/25/24
Effective Date: 9/25/24
Targeted Review Date: April 2026
Contact: circ@uis.libanswers.edu
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II. Scope
This policy applies to spaces within the library that are available for use by UIS students, staff, and faculty.