Booth Library has a large collection of information resources to support your coursework and research. These materials include online full-text databases, electronic journals, encyclopedias (print and electronic), and the book holdings. Journal articles and books from other libraries may be obtained using the library’s interlibrary loan (ILL) service.
The tutorials below are intended to help you use the library collection and services for your research, including locating sources (books, articles, and online encyclopedia entries) and obtaining research assistance from the librarians. For immediate help, use our 24/7 chat service, call 217-581-6072, or email.
These tutorials will take you approximately 10 minutes each to complete. At the end of each tutorial you will receive a certificate of completion should you need it to show your instructor.
These videos offer an introduction to Booth Library as well as instruction on how to access services and materials. Please review these items to better understand the basics of our library services and how to get things done!.