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How Do I Check Out a Book or Media Item?


  • Undergraduate Studies or the Seminary students may check out books in person at the Library Front Desk and Media Items in person at the Media Services Desk. You will need your valid Lincoln Christian University ID card.
  • Hargrove School students who attend classes in Lincoln may request books from the Jessie C. Eury Library be delivered to the Hargrove School office. Hargrove School staff will then bring the books to your classroom.
  • Hargrove School students who attends classes in Las Vegas may request books from the Jessie C. Eury Library be mailed to the Las Vegas campus.
  • Hargrove School Online program students may request books from the Jessie C. Eury Library in several ways.
  • Any student may request books from any I-Share library (including the Jessie C. Eury Library) be delivered to another I-Share library for pick up. This is useful for commuting students who live near another I-Share library.

Note: Reference books, journals, rare book room items, microfilms, and certain special collections cannot be checked out.

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How Do I Check Out a Reserve Item?


  • Reserve items are high-use items faculty place on limited circulation.
  • You will need your Lincoln Christian University ID card.
  • Reserve items are available at the Library Front Desk.

Note: Reference books, journals, rare book room items, microfilms, and certain special collections cannot be checked out.

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How Do I Renew Books and Media Items?


How Do I Renew a Book?
  • If you do not already have one, you will need to create an I-Share Account to renew books.
  • To renew books, log in to your I-Share Account.
  • From the menu on the left click on "Checked Out Items".
  • Click the check box under "Renew?" for each item you wish to renew.
  • When you have selected all the items you wish to renew, click the "Renew Selected Items" button at the bottom of the page.


If you are unable to renew books from the Jessie C. Eury Library, please call the Library Front Desk at (217) 732-7788 ext. 2234

How Do I Renew Media Items?

To renew media items, please call the Media Front Desk at (217) 732-7788 ext. 2284 or email media.

How Often May I Renew Items?

The number of times an item may be renewed depends on the item type and patron classification.
  • Books may be renewed one time by courtesy card holders, two times by undergraduate students, and three times by other patrons.
  • Teacher education materials may only be renewed one time.
  • Reserve items may be renewed one time.
  • Media items may be renewed one time by calling the Media Services front desk.


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How Do I Request Books Through I-Share?


  • If you do not already have one, you will need to create an Account to renew books.
  • Additional help in requesting items in I-Share may be found here.


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Where Do I Return Items?


Where Do I Return Books?
  • At the Library Front Desk.
  • At one of the book returns on campus located in the lobby of Restoration Hall and outside of Financial Aid.
  • At the circulation desk or book drops of any I-Share library.
  • Through the mail. You are responsible for all costs involved.

Note: It is strongly recommended that you use a mailing service that can be tracked, since you are responsible for items lost in the mail. Please allow sufficient time for items to reach us during shipping.

Where Do I Return Media?
  • Media items may be returned to the Media Services Desk.
  • When Media Services is closed, items may be returned to the library Front Desk.
  • Media items may not be returned via book drops or other I-Share libraries.
  • Through the mail. You are responsible for all costs involved.

Note: It is strongly recommended that you use a mailing service that can be tracked, since you are responsible for items lost in the mail. Please allow sufficient time for items to reach us during shipping.

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Fines and Fees

Books $0.25 per day
Recalled Books $1.00 per day
Educational Assessments & Tests $1.00 per day
Reference Commentaries $1.00 per day
7-Day Reserves $5.00 per day
2-Day Reserves $5.00 per day
1-Day Reserves $1.00 per day
All Other Reserves $1.00 per hour
Media Items $0.10 per hour or $1.00 per day
Teacher Education Materials $0.50 per day


Overnight Items
Items which circulate overnight (such as Reference Commentaries and Overnight Reserves) may be checked out one hour before the library closes and are due one hour after the library opens the next day that we are open.

Overdue Fines
Overdue fines are charged on all items as described in the above chart and must be paid at the Library Front Desk. Fines that have not been paid within one month will be charged a $10 processing fee and added to the student’s account in the Accounting Office.

Lost Items
  • When an item is overdue more than double the loan period, the Library considers the item lost and bills the patron a MINIMUM of $75 replacement cost plus an additional $10 non-refundable processing fee.
  • Items considered lost that are not returned or paid for within two weeks will be added to the student’s account in the Accounting Office.
  • Borrowers are responsible for both the processing fee and overdue fine for returned items that have been previously billed to the Accounting Office.


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Equipment


Notebook Computers
  • May be checked out at the Library Front Desk with your Lincoln Christian University ID
  • May be checked out for a two-hour period
  • Must be used in the Library
  • Must have a Lincoln Christian University login to use


Audiovidual Equipment
  • May be checked out at the Media Services Desk with your Lincoln Christian University ID
  • May be checked out for up to 24 hours, except on weekends when equipment can be checked out on a Friday and returned the following Monday
  • Must be returned to Media Services
  • The student will be held responsible for any lost or damaged equipment. Students will be billed for the cost to repair or replace damaged equipment (including processing costs above and beyond the item’s actual retail price).


Audiovisual Equipment Available for Check Out
  • digital cameras (and tripods)
  • video camcorders
  • digital voice recorders
  • VCRs
  • DVD players
  • cassette players/recorders
  • CD players
  • overhead projectors
  • slide projectors


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Master’s Thesis/D.Min. Projects


  • The Library allows students registered for a Master’s thesis or D.Min. project to check out books for a four month circulation period, as opposed to the four week circulation period for other borrowers.
  • Please inform library staff when you are checking out items for your Master’s thesis or D.Min. project in order to receive the expanded circulation period.


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How Do I Let My TA Check Out Books For Me?


  • The Jessie C. Eury Library is able to allow a TA or other designated individual check out books for you by proxy.
  • Proxy patrons are able to check out books for faculty use on the faculty member’s library account by showing their student ID and stating they are checking books out for you.
  • Proxy patrons may not check out books for their personal use on your account even if they are working on a research project with you.
  • Proxy patron status allows library staff to be certain a student is allowed to check out books for you and eliminates the need for faculty members to give their personal ID to a student.


To set up a Proxy Patron print out this form and return a signed copy to the Library.

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Outside Borrowers


The Library is able to offer the following services for those who are not currently students or employees of Lincoln Christian University:

Alumni
Alumni may check out books from the Jessie C. Eury via a Courtesy Card. Current members of the Alumni Association may obtain a Courtesy Card for $15 per year by presenting their current Alumni Association Membership Card. A Courtesy Card is $25 per year without an Alumni Association membership.

Illinois Residents
Illinois residents may obtain a Courtesy Card for $25 per year, otherwise they may request books through their local public library.

Non-Illinois Residents
Individuals from out of state who wish to borrow books from the Jessie C. Eury Library need to contact their local public library. Frequently, local public libraries are able to borrow books from other nearby libraries.

Churches
Churches may participate in the Media Services Club Plan. Church membership in the Media Services Club Plan does not allow individuals the ability to check out books from the Jessie C. Eury Library. Individuals who wish to check out books must obtain a Courtesy Card.

Courtesy Card Privileges
  • Check out up to five general circulation books.
  • Books are checked out for four weeks, and may be renewed once per book.


Courtesy Card Responsibilities
  • Abide by the policies stated here and in the Guide to the Jessie C. Eury Library.
  • Present your Library Courtesy Card and photo ID whenever checking out items.
  • Return all items checked out by the due date.
  • Pay all fines and fees associated with the use of your Library Courtesy Card.
  • Do not lend your Library Courtesy Card to anyone.
  • Report immediately the loss of your Library Courtesy Card or a change of address.

Abuse of the above will be met with the following consequences:
  • Inability to check out additional books until all books are returned or replacement charges paid and all associated charges or fees are paid in full.
  • Withdrawal of Courtesy Card for 12 months.


Borrowers who wish to have a withdrawn card reinstated must return all items, pay all fines or fees in full, and submit a written letter of request to the Jessie C. Eury Library Director.

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