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I'm not affiliated
with the University. Can I use the library?
While Benedictine University students, faculty and staff
receive first priority for the library's facilities and
services, any member of the public is welcome to use the
Benedictine Library. Members of the public can browse the
collection and use library databases free of charge. (There
is a 5 cents per page charge for printing for persons not
affiliated with the University.)
Public library cardholders from Metropolitan
Library System libraries may apply for borrowing
privileges at the Circulation Desk. A current, valid public
library card and Photo ID is required. Naperville Public
Library cardholders may also apply for borrowing privileges
at the Benedictine Library after getting their library card
validated at the Lisle
Public Library.
Can I get a tour of
the library?
- Library tours can be arranged for individuals and groups
by appointment. Please contact the Reference Desk at (630)
829-6057 or e-mail to libref@ben.edu
- If you are a Benedictine instructor who wants to arrange
a tour for your class, please contact Gretel Stock-Kupperman
at (630) 829-6054 or by e-mail to gstock@ben.edu
- There is also an online
Virtual Tour available
Who can I ask for help?
The Reference Desk is normally staffed all hours the library
is open except for a few late evening hours on Sundays.
We will be happy to answer your questions about the library's
resources and services as well as how to use the library's
materials (both print and online), assist you with the research
process, or locate factual information. The Reference Desk
is located on the main (2nd) floor just to the right of
the main entrance. You can also contact the Reference Desk
by calling (630) 829-6057 or sending e-mail to libref@ben.edu.
Which call numbers
and materials are on which floors?
- Reference books (call numbers beginning with
R) are on the main (2nd) floor.
- Circulating books are on floors 4 and 5:
- Call numbers 000 - 699 and 800 - 899: 5th floor
- Call numbers 700 - 799 and 900 - 999: 4th floor
- Call numbers beginning with "OS": 5th
floor
- Journals, magazines and newspapers are on the
3rd floor. This includes current issues, bound volumes,
and volumes held in microfilm or microfiche.
- Videos, CDs, cassettes and other multimedia materials
are on the north end of the main (2nd) floor.
- Educational materials & juvenile books are
also located on the north end of the main (2nd) floor.
- State & Federal Government Documents are
located on the 4th floor.
- Special Collections are open by appointment
only. Call 630-829-6064 between the hours of 1 - 4 p.m.
Monday through Friday to arrange an appointment.
How do I use the
compact shelving on the 3rd floor?
This
short video demonstrates how the shelves work.
You can also ask for assistance at the Reference Desk, or
by using the telephone near the elevator on the 3rd floor
to call the library staff.
Can I bring food and
drinks into the library?
Food and drinks are allowed under the following guidelines:
- All beverages must be in containers with secure lids or
caps.
- Personal servings of food are allowed in covered, sealed containers.
- All wrappers, cups and containers should be taken with
you or discarded in appropriate trash containers when you
leave. Clean up any spills or messes.
For more information, see the complete Food,
Drink & Noise Policy.
Where is there
a quiet area to study?
The 3rd and 4th floors are designated "Quiet Study"
floors. However, we ask library patrons to keep noise to
a minimum on all floors of the library. Please turn off
cell phones & pagers or set them to non-audible signals.
Cell phone calls may be taken in the West stairwell only.
Headphones must be used with audio equipment (CD players,
radios, websites with sound, etc.)
The library staff reserves the right to ask persons who
are being noisy or disruptive to leave the library. For
more information, see the complete Food,
Drink & Noise Policy.
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