LibGuides: Library Guide for Illinois Sustainable Technology Center (ISTC) Staff: Leaving ISTC

Library Privileges after Separation

Borrowing privileges
Retired staff living in Illinois can be issued an iCard and may borrow print materials (University of Illinois and I-Share items). See the link for details.
Courtesy Cards
Any Illinois resident may apply for a courtesy card to borrow materials from the University of Illinois Library.
Online resource access
Off-campus access to online resources is limited to current students, faculty, staff, affiliates with official appointments, and Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) members.
Learn more about library privileges for OLLI members here.

University Library Loans

Please check your University Library accounts for University Library and I-Share materials before leaving the University. Check your ILLiad account for Interlibrary Loan materials.

Library Account
Interlibrary Loan (ILLiad)
Do you have materials from Interlibrary Loan? Log in with your NetID to check.

Preserving Your Records and Data

Correspondence, records, and other content in your office should be evaluated before you leave. The University Archives may be interested in records pertaining to your research and professional activities. If you have questions about how to preserve your records and data, contact Laura Barnes.

University Archives: Deposit or Donate Records
This page provides guidelines for what is within the scope of the University Archives and contact information to get assistance appraising your records.

Donating Books

How to donate books to the University Library Books and reports in your office may be offered to the University Library, and these gifts can be valuable additions to the collection. This page provides guidelines for the types of materials accepted, as well as how to make arrangements to drop off or have materials picked up.

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These local organizations will accept book donations, but state regulations prohibit donation of state property:

Friends of the Urbana Free Library The Friends of the UFL raise money for the library by selling donated books.
Champaign Public Library Friendshop Friends of the Champaign Public Library raise money through sales of used books and other items in the Friendshop.
Urbana Champaign Books to Prisoners There are drop sites around the community. Guidelines for donors are at the link above.