Ottawa Center

Picking items from the IVCC Library up at the Ottawa Center Information Desk.

IVCC library and interlibrary loan items are delivered to the Ottawa Center once a week on Wednesday mornings. 

-Items can be picked up and returned at the Ottawa Center information desk

-An IVCC ID card is needed to check out items.

-Returned items are backdated when they arrive at the IVCC library to avoid overdue and lost fines.

Both IVCC items and I-Share interlibrary loan items can be requested through S.O.A.R. Directions and demo videos can be found below. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the library service desk at 815-224-0306.

Requesting an IVCC library item for pickup at the Ottawa Center

Watch the brief tutorial video above for step by step directions that will teach you how to search the library's online catalog using S.O.A.R. You'll also learn how to log into your online account and request items for pickup at the Ottawa Center.

If you are unable to request an item through S.O.A.R., please email the library to place your request.

Simply email interlibraryloan@ivcc.edu and include the following information:

• A note to send the item to the Ottawa Center
• Your name
• Your IVCC ID number
• Your email address
• The title of the item you are interested in requesting
• A link to the item from the library's online catalog

This information is necessary for the library to send the correct item to the Ottawa Center for the specified student or employee.

Once your request has been placed, a confirmation email will be sent. This email will include directions for picking up your items, as well as an estimated date of delivery.

Requesting I-Share items for pickup at the Ottawa Center

Over 90 Illinois libraries currently participate in the I-Share interlibrary loan system. IVCC students and employees may borrow items from these libraries by placing requests in S.O.A.R. Watch the brief video above to learn how to request items and log into your online account.

If you would like an interlibrary loan item delivered to the Ottawa Center, please select IVCC-Ottawa Center from the pickup location dropdown menu on the request form. Please contact the library service desk for assistance at 815-224-0306.