Reference

Kennedy-King College Library has a large collection to help answer factual questions on the spot. Reference books include encyclopedias, dictionaries, statistics, atlases, and critical and informational resources in many subjects. The librarian on duty at the Reference Desk is available to help you find the appropriate reference book to help answer your question(s). The Library also has online, or electronic, reference sources which the librarian can point out.

Circulation Services

Circulating books (indicated by "Stacks" in the Online Catalog) may be checked out by the staff at the Circulation Desk by presenting a current student ID. You may check out four books at once. The loan period is two weeks; books may be renewed before the due date, one time for an additional two weeks. When the Library is open, books can be returned to staff at the Circulation Desk.

Reserve Materials

Reserve Materials (indicated by "Reserve" in the Online Catalog) may be requested at the Circulation Desk and checked out for two hours, three days, or seven days. Professors may place books on Reserve for their classes, or Librarians place heavily used books on Reserve.

Renewing

Renewing books and materials can be renewed in person or by phone. Books and materials can be renewed one time if renewed before the date due. Call the Circulation Desk at (773) 602-5449 to renew by phone, and have your student ID ready.

Photocopy Machines

There are two public photocopy machines available. The charge is 15 cents per page. Copy cards are available to all current students. By adding money to the copy card, the charge per page drops to 10 cents.

Library Fines

Circulating Fines
Overdue fines for each circulating book are 25 cents per day. Once a fine reaches $20.00, the charge is placed on your student account by the Bursar's Office and must be paid there.

Lost book fee: $45.00 and $5.00 handling fee.

Reserve Fines
Overdue fines for each two-hour reserve book is $1.00 per hour. Each three-day reserve book is charged a $2.00 per day overdue fine. Each seven-day reserve book is charged a $1.00

Once a book is overdue for 30 days, the charge is placed on your student account by the Bursar's Office and must be paid there

The lost book fee is $45.00 and $5.00 for handling.