Staley Library Tour: Main Floor

• The main entrance to the University Commons is on the south side of the building (Main Street side). You can also enter the building on the lower level (north side) through the cafeteria.
• The library's regular hours are:
  • Monday - Thursday: 8am to 8pm
  • Friday: 8am to 4:30pm
  • Saturday: 1pm to 4:30pm
  • Sunday: 1pm to 8pm
• The hours are different during breaks and during the summer.
• You can return books when the library is closed using the book drop to the west of the main entrance.

• Staley Library has 12 public computers with internet access and all of the Microsoft products (Word, PowerPoint, etc.) as well as some other specialized software.
• We also have 2 flatbed scanners and 2 printers. You can use your print allocation to print to these black and white printers.
• Additionally, we have 5 laptops that can be checked out for four hours of in-library use.

• Current issues of newspapers can be found by the Circulation Desk.
• Current periodicals (magazines and journals) are located along the north wall just past the Circulation Desk.

• There are two collaboration stations that each feature a large white board wall located on the west wall.
• You can plug in your laptop and display your work on the big screen.
• Great for preparing for group presentations!

• We have a rotating book display that can be found on the shelves near the Common Grounds Café.

There are water fountains and rest rooms on the west side of the building on the main, second, and third floors.

The Library Services Desk on the main floor is the place to visit if ...

• you have a book or music waiting to be picked up.
• you have a video, leisure book, or new book to check out.
• you have books, videos, or music to return.
• your professor has put something on reserve.
• you are looking for musical score reserves.
• you want to check out laptops, white board markers, or headphones.
• you have a question about the library — this is a great place to start!

Get individualized research help from the librarians at Staley Library. There are different ways to get in touch with us.

• In-person - stop by the Research Assistance Desk on the main floor
• Email - refdesk@millikin.edu
• Phone - 217-424-6214
• Appointment - make an in-person or virtual appointment

We have office supplies for student use: stapler, heavy duty stapler, 3-hole punch, paper clips, bookmarks, and tape.

Multiple people make use of these supplies, so please make sure to wash your hands or use hand sanitizer after each use!

Library Director Amanda Pippitt and librarians Rachel Bicicchi and Matthew Olsen have offices behind the Circulation Desk. You can access them through the door on the north labeled Librarians' Offices.

Librarian Liz Hollendonner has an office located on the south end of the Circulation Desk.

You can see a complete staff listing on our About the Library page.

Interlibrary loan is an office that can help you get books, articles, and other materials from another library. We send and receive things to and from all over the world!

• Use I-Share to get books and other physical materials from academic libraries across Illinois. Always start here if you are looking for a book that Millikin doesn't own.
• Use WorldCat to get physical materials from public libraries and libraries outside of Illinois.
• Use ILLiad to request articles. Articles are received electronically and can be accessed online through your account.