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Reference Services

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Reference Hours

When classes are in session:

Sunday	6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Monday - Thursday	8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Friday	8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Term break and summer hours:

Monday - Friday	8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. unless otherwise posted on library front door.
Saturday - Sunday	Closed

Reference Collection

The reference area contains print, online, and multimedia resources.

3,000+ reference books.
550+ journals, magazines and newspapers in print and microfilm, including current subscriptions to over 330 titles.
6000+ full text journals, magazines and newspapers available online via EBSCOhost, OCLC FirstSearch, Lexis Nexis, and netLibrary.
20+ print indexes and 3 electronic indexes providing citations and abstracts to periodicals and books.
Six reference computers providing access to the World Wide Web, Library Catalogs, and Periodicals Databases.
Vertical Files containing college catalogs, course syllabi, annual company reports, and pamphlets, and brochures covering a wide range of topics.


Ms. Kelly Fisher

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kelly fisher

Ms. Kelly Fisher is Associate Professor & Public Services Librarian. Ms. Fisher is responsible for reference, electronic collections, library instruction, interlibrary loan, and serials maintenance. She is also an advisor to the College Bowl team and member of the Assessment Committee. Ms. Fisher also is a member of the Peoria Area Civic Chorale and is an active supporter of local animal shelters. B.A. in English, Illinois State University; M.S. in Library and Information Science, University of Illinois. email