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How to Use the IFSI Library: Information Literacy for Firefighters: Home

This Libguide is for the Firefighters that use the Illinois Fire Service Institute Library Catalog and materials who may need guidance on how to locate and manage resources for classes and research.

Welcome!

The purpose of this Libguide is to provide an introduction to how to locate and access the resources at the Illinois Fire Service Institute Library. The Library provides fire/emergency information assistance and services to the Institute's instructional staff, students, Illinois fire departments and firefighters, and other fire/emergency-related users to help with the success and effective performance of their jobs. We maintain the most up to date research, literature, and study materials for our state and nation`s first responders. We also collaborate with IFSI courses in order to ensure that students receive instruction on how to access materials.

Diving into library resources can be overwhelming and difficult to know where to start. This Guide will demonstrate how to access the Library`s resources as well as provide suggestions on where to start your research.

The Librarians would happy to assist with any of your research needs and provide more information in person at the Library or via email or phone.

IFSI Library Lending Policies

If you have any questions about these policies, please contact us. We welcome any and all inquiries!

 

Local Lending

  • Standard loan period is 4 weeks.
  • Extensions are considered upon request.
  • Requested materials can be picked up in person at IFSI.
  • Photo ID is required to establish a lending account.
  • Lending is limited to Illinois residents.

Interlibrary Loan (ILL)

  • Standard loan period is 6 weeks.
  • IFSI Library materials can be delivered to a patron’s Illinois local library through ILL service.
  • A public library card is required.
  • ILL delivery to your public library may take up to 2 weeks.

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Libguide Created By:

Rosemary Froeliger: 2020 Budget Graduate Assistant

Kati Haskins: 2020 Collection Development Graduate Assistant

Contact IFSI Staff

For Information, Assistance, or User Training Contact:

Phone: 217-333-8925 or Toll Free: 800-437-5819

Fax: 217-333-8379 (Library) or 217-244-6792 (IFSI)

Email: fsi-library@illinois.edu

Library Hours

Monday – Friday:

8:00 am – 5:00 pm

 

Head Librarian

Lian Ruan: lruan@illinois.edu

Reference & User Training Librarian

Diane Richardson: dlrichar@illinois.edu

Assistant Director for Library Operations

David Ehrenhart: ehrenha1@illinois.edu