WorldShare/I-Share Tutorials

Over the summer, Hewes Library transitioned to a new interlibrary loan interface (WorldShare Interlibrary Loan) AND a new library catalog system. Both interfaces will continue to evolve as the library tweaks and modifies them to be as useful as possible for our community of researchers.

Here's how to decide which to choose:

• Books and media may be requested via I-Share and WorldShare Interlibrary Loan.

• Articles may only be requested via WorldShare Interlibrary Loan. 

Helpful tutorials outlining the basic steps of each process:

·        Video outlining the steps to create WorldShare Interlibrary Loan requests (articles and books)

·        Video outlining the steps to request books via I-Share (remember: books only)

·        WorldShare and I-Share guides:  https://library.monmouthcollege.edu/home/otherlibraries

Don’t hesitate to stop by the Information Desk in Hewes Library and ask for a librarian if you would like any assistance. Librarians can also be reached via chat, text, email and phone. We are here to help!

Borrowing via I-Share & WorldShare

Hewes Library offers two ways to borrow materials from other Libraries:  I-Share and WorldShare.

In brief, I-Share offers Monmouth College patrons the opportunity to search a common catalog, identify materials in approximately 90 academic libraries in Illinois, and request materials directly from those libraries.  Materials are delivered Monday - Friday to Hewes Library.  Patrons should note that COVID-19 procedures now include a 5 day quarantine of incoming materials.  

Patrons receive an email when the borrowed items are ready to pick up at the library information desk.

For more information on requesting materials via I-Share, please see this tutorial and written guide.

Renew Library Materials

If you have checked a book out from Hewes Library or an I-Share institution, don't forget to RENEW your materials before the due date.  

To check due dates and renew materials,  simply log in to your library account on the library homepage and select the titles that you would like to renew.

You may request a renewal for ILLiad (interlibrary loan) borrowed materials, although the renewal is at the discretion of the lending library. You'll receive an email with more information after you place your request. 

Questions? Contact the information desk @ 309-457-2190.

Hewes Library winter break hours:
12/16 Monday - 12/20 Friday (8am - 4:30pm)

CLOSED 12/21-1/1

1/2 Thursday - 1/3 Friday (8am - 4:30pm)
1/6 Monday - 1/10 Friday (8am - 4:30pm)
CLOSED Weekends 

1/13 Monday - 1/15 Wednesday (8am - 4:30pm)
Term hours begin 1/16 Thursday (7:30am - midnight)