Heartland Community College Library


Spaces and Services

Computer Lab & Printing

All users of the computer lab are expected to adhere to the Academic Support Center Guidelines

Students

  • Currently enrolled students can log in with their Heartland credentials.
  • Printing is free but limited to 50 pages per job. (No limit on the number of jobs.)
  • Wifi printing is available (link to instructions).
  • Assistance is available from staff at the Library desk.
  • Specialized software is installed on various computers.  Ask at the Library desk for specifics.

Alumni

  • Former students can log in with their previous Heartland credentials.
  • To print, however, alumni need to be logged in by Library desk staff.
  • Printing is free but limited to 50 pages a day.

Community Users

  • Residents of District 540 who are not enrolled and are age 16 and older can use the computer lab by obtaining a Community User number at the Library desk.
  • Community Users can use the designated computers for one two-hour session per day.
  • Printing is free but limited to 25 pages a day. 

Study Rooms

  • Study rooms are available on a first-come, first-serve basis during library hours. A two-hour limit may be enforced during peak times to prevent monopolization.
  • To use these rooms, please sign in at the kiosk by the information desk.

IDs

IDs

New IDs are now available!

The same instructions apply for students and employees. Please let library staff know so they can make the appropriate ID.

Make sure you bring: 

  • your HCC student or employee ID number
  • a photo ID (or a picture of a photo ID)

With an HCC ID, you can:

  • check out library materials
  • ride the Bloomington-Normal Public Transit System
  • use the Fitness & Recreation Center
  • hang out in the Hawk's Nest Game Room
  • enjoy discounts at various locations in the community

If you cannot come to campus, library staff can make new ID cards and send them in the mail.  If you would like an ID made and sent to you, please email the following information to ethan.walter@heartland.edu:

  • Your student or employee ID number
  • Your address
  • A photo of yourself (head and shoulders only; nothing obscuring your face)
  • A photo of another ID that has your picture and name (drivers license, passport, etc.)

IDs are issued to currently enrolled students and are valid as long as students remain enrolled.

Archives

Dr. Vernon A. "Art" Adams Archives

The mission of the Dr. Vernon A. "Art" Adams Archives is to identify, collect, organize, preserve, and make available selected Heartland Community College documents of enduring historical value.

The primary purpose for collecting such records is to document the history of Heartland Community College and in particular to provide documentation of its teaching and learning; the activities of its diverse student body; and its role in the community.

The archives is located in the Library in SCB 1201 and is available to researchers, students and the public by appointment.

For additional information or to schedule an appointment, please contact Erin Zimmerman at erin.zimmerman@heartland.edu.  

Information

About US

Mission & Vision

Mission

Every day we offer assistance to the campus community by creating services to facilitate inquiry and encourage curiosity.  We provide learning and technology environments to support all students in achieving their educational and life goals.

Vision

Being essential to the higher education endeavor, the Library aspires:

  • To be a welcoming place guided by principles of equity, diversity, inclusion, and the free exchange of ideas. (College Goal: Create and Model a Systemic Culture of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion)
  • To provide services and resources that are flexible, forward-thinking, supportive of students’ educational goals, and lifelong learning. (College Goals: Promote Student Access and Success & Ensure Resource Stewardship)
  • To have an expert staff participating in a collaborative work environment and engaging in strategic decision-making. (College Goal: Model Effective Communication, Collaboration, and Transparency)
  • To join forces with our communities as a vital partner in shaping Heartland Community College. (College Goals: Model Effective Communication, Collaboration, and Transparency & Serve as a Community Resource)

Confidentiality and Statement on Intellectual Freedom and Copyright

"In a library, the right to privacy is the right to open inquiry without having the subject of one's interest examined or scrutinized by others."
--Illinois Library Association

In accordance with Illinois law, all library records relating to an individual patron and his/her use of the library and its resources are  confidential. These records may be consulted and used by library staff in the course of carrying out library operations but will not be  disclosed to others except upon the request or consent of the library user, or pursuant to subpoena, court order, or otherwise as required  by law. Such disclosure may be made only by the Library Director in consultation with appropriate College authorities.

Statement on Intellectual Freedom and Copyright 

Heartland Community College Library supports the American Library Association's Freedom to Read statement,  Library Bill of Rights, Intellectual Freedom Principles for Academic Libraries and its statement on the Freedom to View. The Heartland Community College Library  complies with all provisions of U.S. Copyright Law (17 U.S.C.) and its amendments. The Library supports the Fair Use section of the Copyright  Law (17 U.S.C. 107) which permits and protects citizens' rights to reproduce and make use of copyrighted works for the purposes of  teaching, scholarship and research.

For questions about copyright, please contact Rachelle Stivers at rachelle.stivers@heartland.edu

Academic Support Center Conduct Guidelines

All patrons of the Heartland Community College Academic Support Center, whether students, guests, or community users, are expected to abide by basic rules of civility, respect and courtesy. To ensure a pleasant and productive environment for study and research for all users, the following guidelines have been established. 

Guidelines 

  • Access to HCC service areas is a privilege, not a right. 
  • Patrons will refrain from actions that are not conducive to an academic environment. 
  • Patrons will refrain from disruptive use of cell phones or other electronic devices within service areas. 
  • Patrons will limit the consumption of food in the ASC and will maintain cleanliness in any areas they use. 
  • Young children are not to be left unattended and must be in line of sight of a parent, guardian, or accompanying adult. 
  • Loud, boisterous or disruptive behavior will not be permitted. 
  • Patrons will not physically, verbally, or with gestures threaten, abuse, or assault another person. 
  • Patrons will not leave personal items unattended. Heartland is not responsible for lost or stolen items. 
  • Patrons will adhere to the separate rules and guidelines of each service area. 
  • Administrators, faculty, and staff are fully authorized to interpret and apply these guidelines as each situation warrants. 

Violations 

  • Anyone who violates these guidelines will be informed and asked to stop the improper conduct and/or leave.  
  • Patrons must show identification when requested to do so by any staff.  
  • HCC Public Safety will be called when necessary.  
  • Continued violation of these guidelines may result in permanent expulsion from the ASC. 

Library Staff

Rachelle Stivers

Director, Library and Information Services
(309) 268-8274
 
Erin Zimmerman
Collections Management Librarian
(309) 268-8273
 
Ethan Walter
Public Services Librarian
(309) 268-8263
 
Stephanie Campbell
Instructional and Outreach Services Librarian
(309) 268-8284
 
Jill Harper
Systems Librarian
(309) 268-8277

Library & Open Computer Lab Hours

The physical library is open Monday-Saturday. We are also available virtually through chat, email, and research appointments. See regular & holiday hours, including upcoming closings, below:

Fall 2026 Hours
Day Hours
Monday- Thursday  7:30am-8pm 
Friday 7:30am-1pm
Saturday 12pm-5pm
Sunday CLOSED
Library Closures for the Fall semester
Date Occasion
Monday, Sept 7 Labor Day
Wednesday, Nov 25-Sunday Nov 29 Thanksgiving Break
Thursday, Dec 24-Friday, Jan 1 Winter Break

Contact Us

HCC Library

Student Commons Building (SCB)
Academic Support Center
1500 W Raab Road
Normal, IL 61761
See map (PDF)
Phone: 309 268-8292
Fax: 309 268-7989
Email: Ask A Librarian