Periodical Desk Hours
The Periodical desk is closed when Founders Memorial Library is closed.
The Periodical desk does provide services on University designated "Administrative Closure" dates. The interim schedule will be followed on these days.
To hear the library hours call (815) 753-1670
Fall Semester Hours
- Monday thru Thursday
9 a.m. to 11 p.m.
- Friday and Saturday
9 a.m. to 10 p.m.
- Sunday
1 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Fall Examination Hours
- First Saturday and Sunday of Examination Week
9 a.m. to 11 p.m.
- Monday thru Thursday
9 a.m. to 11 p.m.
- Second Friday
9 a.m. to 10 p.m.
- Second Saturday
9 a.m. to 10 p.m.
- Second Sunday
Begin Interim Hours
See building hours for Winter Break Hours
Spring Semester Hours
- Monday thru Thursday
9 a.m. to 11 p.m.
- Friday and Saturday
9 a.m. to 10 p.m.
- Sunday
1 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Spring Examination Hours
- First Friday (Reading Day)
9 a.m. to 11 p.m.
- First Saturday and Sunday of Examination Week
9 a.m. to 11 p.m.
- Monday thru Thursday
9 a.m. to 11 p.m.
- Friday
9 a.m. to 10 p.m.
- Second Saturday
Begin Interim Hours
Spring Break Hours
- First Friday and Saturday
9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- First Sunday
1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
- Monday thru Second Saturday
9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Second Sunday
Resume regular semester hours
Interim Hours
(Interim service hours begin with the day after the last day of exams and end on the day before the first day of scheduled classes.)
- Monday thru Friday
9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Saturday and Sunday
1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Summer Session Hours
- Monday thru Thursday
9 a.m. to 10 p.m.
- Friday
9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Saturday
No services scheduled
- Sunday
1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
