Mission Statement
The mission of the Morton College Library is to provide collections, research and instructional assistance that supports the teaching, learning and information literacy of the College community.
The library is located in the B building of the Morton College campus, please come and visit.
Resources
The Morton College Library has a great range of resources for our students and faculty to access. These include:
- Over 90 online research databases
- 10,000 items available in the library. Students and faculty can browse our collection of books, periodicals, DVDs, and newspapers
- Morton College Library is part of the I-Share consortium that allows customers to borrow from 90+ academic institutions throughout Illinois
- Morton College Library has over 90 available computers and laptops for customer use
- Wireless capabilities
Ask A Librarian
Morton College Reference Librarians save library users time and frustration by helping them navigate and evaluate the rich array of research databases, internet resources, and the print collections of the library.
In Person:
Librarians are available to assist you during Library hours.
By Email: If you need to reach a specific librarian you can contact them via e-mail.
As well, if you need to reach a specific librarian, you can contact ahttps://libguides.morton.edu/prf.php via e-mail.
By Phone: 708.656.8000 ext. 2321
By Chat: Chat with a Librarian during the library’s open hours.
Assistance
The library has three access points for assistance, Help Desk, Reference Desk, and Circulation Desk. If you are unable to access the library, please feel free to contact us by calling 708-656-8000 ext. 2321
Obtaining Materials
A valid Morton College ID is required to obtain materials.
For additional information, please contact the library.
FAQ? (How do I?)
Students and faculty have the ability to check out a wide variety of materials including books, DVDs, laptops, headphones, hotspots and more. All you have to do is present your valid student ID, faculty ID badge, or resident library card and you are good to go!
We have laptops available for students to check out and use in the library. If you are interested please bring your valid student ID and license or state ID to the circulation desk at the library. Laptops loan terms are restricted to 5 hours a day.
Checking out materials is now easier than ever. Your valid student ID now functions as your library card. If you are a Morton student but do not yet have a student ID, just bring acceptable personal identification (state ID or driver's license) and your current class schedule to the Circulation Desk and we will issue you an ID card. Faculty may use their ID badges to check out books as well.
I-Share is a library consortium Morton joined in the winter of 2013. One of the great things about being a part of I-Share is that Morton students and faculty members now can borrow materials from 90+ different academic libraries and institutions!
Primo is the platform for requesting material through I-Share.
Instructions for using Primo and I-Share
Please get in touch if you have any questions during any step of the process. (708) 656-8000 ext. 2321
Students can use their Morton ID card for printing. For assistance with printing visit the Library’s Help Desk.
All printing is free for current students.
There are many ways we can help you get started with your research. We have research guides, physical books and e-books, other online materials for your use. Our librarians are available (via chat or in-person) to help you find information that will help.