About the Library
The Library at Prairie State College is a central service area for books, periodicals, audiovisual materials and equipment, and online resources and databases that support the classroom needs of the students as well as the research and informational needs of the college and the community. The collection focuses on the specific coursework offered at Prairie State College and has materials at many reading levels to provide for our students from GED classes, apprentice programs and degree level programs. Membership in the Metropolitan Library System (MLS) enhances the library's resources and makes our collection available throughout the community.
Media Services provides and maintains all equipment necessary to support teaching at Prairie State College. Through the Distance Learning Consortium we offer classes at PSC from other colleges and universities. Several telecourses are also offered each semester and the materials to support the telecourses and other alternative educational programs are available in the library for our students and those covered by our Consortia agreements.
The Library is designed to encourage self inquiry by teaching its users how and where to find information, how to enjoy and evaluate the world of books, magazines, media and online resources. The Library staff will be happy to give assistance in locating materials for college assignments, personal projects or general information. Please do not hesitate to ask for assistance! One-on-one instruction and classroom instruction is available.
Library Hours
Regular Hours
Monday-Thursday 7:30am - 9:00pm
Friday 7:30am - 4:00pm
Saturday 8:00am - 3:00pm
Summer Hours
Monday - Thursday 7:30am - 9:00pm
Library Contacts
Associate Dean
G. Mackay
AA, BA, MA, MLIS
gmackay@prairiestate.edu
709-3551
Reference Librarian
S. Bayer
BA, MA
sbayer@prairiestate.edu
709-3556
Reference Librarian
S. Dubsky
AA, BA, MLIS
sdubsky@prairiestate.edu
709-2949
Electronic Resources Technician
J. Mosher
AA, BA, MA
jmosher@prairiestate.edu
709-7833
Circulation & Telecourse Info.
K. Ranlett
AA
kranlett@prairiestate.edu
709-3564
Journals & Magazines
A. Madden
AAs
amadden@prairiestate.edu
709-3554
Serials & Interlibrary Loan
A. Altan
BA, MA
aaltan@prairiestate.edu
709-3553
Library Administrative Assistant
S. Braasch
AAs
sbraasch@prairiestate.ed
709-3552