Friday, February 22, 2019

New Items at Hewes Library

New items are added to the Hewes Library collection on a continual basis. Recent titles have included:

  • Half of a Yellow Sun by Chimamanda Nqozi Adichie
  • Introduction to Aristotle edited by Richard McKeon
  • So Sad Today: Personal Essays by Melissa Broder
  • Information and Society by Michael Buckland
  • New Boy by Tracy Chevalier
  • Zuni Enigma by Nancy Yaw Davis
  • Mass Starvation: History and Future of Famine by Alex del Waal
  • Woman Suffrage & Citizenship in the Midwest, 1870 - 1920 by Sara Egge
  • Is Racial Equality Unconstitutional? by Mark Golub
  • Muslims and the Making of America by Amir Hussain

Sunday, February 17, 2019

Renewing Tips

It's that time of year when research is going strong. Be sure to renew any library materials you may need through the end of term. Here is a quick guide to renewing:



Tip: You'll receive an email reminder. Acting on those emails and following the directions provided will save you time!

1. Renewing Hewes Library and I-Share Materials
Hewes Library and I-Share materials may be renewed up to three times. 
accounts option on library homepage
  • Remember: your login was created by you. If you have forgotten your login, use the "Forgot Your Password" feature.
  • Select the title to renew, or utilize the "Select All" feature.
  • Scroll to the bottom of the list and click "Renew Selected Items"

2. Renewing ILLiad materials
  • Login to your ILLiad account -- this link is also found on the Hewes Library homepage (see image above). Your login is your MC username and password.
  • Select "Checked Out Items" (see image)
  • A list of current ILLiad items checked out will be displayed. 
  • Select the correct title, and select the red "Renew Request" link at the top of the page.
  • Be sure to check if any user messages are displayed.

As always, contact the Hewes Library Circulation Desk if you have questions: 309-457-2190.

Saturday, February 9, 2019

Raíces Exhibit "Identity Through Art"

Monmouth College Raíces student group curated the current exhibit at #HewesLibrary. 

You'll see examples of visual and written art by Monmouth College students as well as published Latinx authors. Take a Raices flier to learn more about the organization AND check out a featured book!