The library at Shawnee Community College, also known as the Learning Resource Center,
offers access to a comprehensive field of information. The library’s collections in print format
include over 25,000 books, 20 magazine titles, and 8 newspapers. The library also provides
users access to research information that can be retrieved from about 50 specialized
databases. The databases are electronic collections of articles from popular magazines and
scholarly journals, with material suitable for academic and personal research. The library also
offers over 800 videos and DVDs, a young adult fiction and graphic novel collection, a local
history collection, and a children’s literature collection.
The SCC Library is a member of the Illinois Heartland Library System. Through the system, SCC students and staff are able to borrow materials from more than 400 member libraries, including digital audiobooks and eBooks from CloudLibrary. Materials can also be borrowed from out-of-system libraries.
The library also offers three rooms for meetings, study groups, and audio-visual material
viewing. The rooms are reservable and are also available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Residents of the Shawnee Community College district over 18 years of age are welcome to use the resources of SCC LRC/Library at no charge. A proof of residence (such as a driver’s license) is required to obtain a community user library card. SCC students, staff, and community residents are encouraged to visit and utilize print, audio-visual, and online material.