Kitty Lindsey Learning Resources Center (Library)

The Kitty Lindsay Learning Resources Center (Library) is both a physical and virtual space for learning. The Library has over 24, 000 physical items, 90+databases, and as a member of the CARLI consortium has access to the collections of 125+ universities and colleges across Illinois. As a result, patrons can access literally millions of sources for use in school work or other learning opportunities.

Reserve Shelf & Interlibrary Loan

Besides books, the Library has a wealth of resources for patrons' use that include but is not limited to

30+ graphing calculators that current students can check out for FREE for the whole semester.
Interlibrary loan access to the materials at 125+ universities and colleges throughout Illinois, which equates to millions of different materials. Upon request the materials are sent to the Richland Library for the student's use. Current students and faculty/staff also have on campus access to the 125+ institutions' libraries.
The reserve shelves house materials that Richland instructors have stored in the Library for their students to use, which includes some textbooks.

Research Assistance

A professional Librarian is on hand to help students locate and evaluate the sources they need to finish an assignment whether through books, articles, or websites. The Librarian is also available through e-mail at askalibrarian@richland.edu.

Internet/Printing/Scanning

Library patrons can use one of more than 30 public access computer workstations.

These computers have most of the software used in Richland classes already installed, and if not available, a request can be made to have software installed by the Richland Technology Department.
Patrons have the ability to print, which is FREE for current RCC students and a small fee for other patrons.
The Library has a multifunctional printer that will print in greyscale/color from the workstations or from a flash drive, will scan to e-mail or onto a flash drive, and will copy from physical materials, such as books or papers.

Quiet Study/Study Rooms

Students looking for a quiet place to study will find it in the Library.

There are plenty of study tables to spread out, individual study desks to help block out distractions, or reading chairs and couches for more comfortable seating.
Study rooms are a great place for group work, presentation practice, or collaborated learning, with access to white boards and/or projections screens. A dedicated Family Friendly Study Room is available for students who need space to study while their children play alongside them.