During the semester, NIU-Hoffman Estates Branch Library is open afternoons, evenings, and Saturdays to accommodate the needs of students. Library hours vary during interim periods but service hours are always reflected on the voice mail message left on the branch library's telephones. This library is staffed by a Library Technical Assistant and a Graduate Student who will work with students on an individual basis. This branch library is primarily an electronic library with a small, non-circulating book collection. Students can use the library's computers to search databases for citations of books and articles on all topics.
Students can fill out request cards for materials needed.
The requests are faxed to Founders Library on the main campus in DeKalb, where the Information Delivery Services - IDS processes the requests. For the convenience of students, the items are sent to the Hoffman Estates Branch Library. Turnaround time is approximately 48 hours. Mid-semester turnaround time is longer, due to the volume of requests. Students are always encouraged to do their research early in the semester.