Library Information

There are a number of resources patrons can access through the Northwest Suburban College Library. Come into the library to borrow a book or find a quiet place to study. If what you are looking for has been digitized, NWSC staff will teach you how to use online search engines to retrieve information.

Students are able to use the library for study and research during regular class hours. The librarian, Ms. Mary Byrne, is a part-time employee, and is not on campus during all operating hours of the College. She can be reached by email at: mbyrne@nwsc.edu, if you need immediate assistance. The Admissions Associate at the front desk can assist students when the librarian is not available. There are also request forms available in the resource room near the printer, which the librarian will respond to when she is on campus. The online resources, including the library catalog and the EBSCO databases, are available 24/7 via Populi, as well as through the school web site. The library pages are located on the school web site under the “Student Life” tab.

Course Materials

Students enrolled in certification programs are provided with course materials, including textbooks, uniforms, and applicable medical supplies. It is the student’s responsibility to obtain course materials prior to the start date. Questions regarding course materials are to be directed to the Dean of Admissions and Records.

Other Local Public Libraries

NWSC encourages students to use the valuable resources of local public libraries, including Rolling Meadows Library and Schaumburg Township District Library. Links to these two public libraries are provided below.

As a participating member of Find More Illinois, Northwest Suburban College has access to library collections throughout the state of Illinois. If students, faculty, and staff need library materials not available in our own collection, the librarian at NWSC can request such materials from libraries in the Find More Illinois network. These materials are requested through interlibrary loan at no charge. Please see the librarian to make such requests.

Rolling Meadows Library – rmlib.org

3110 Martin Lane

Rolling Meadows, IL  60008

847-259-6050

Schaumburg Township District Library – schaumburglibrary.org/

130 South Roselle Road

Schaumburg, IL  60193

847-985-4000