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 building hours. The librarian, Ms. Mary Byrne is available on a part-time basis, but she can be reached by email at: mbyrne@nwsc.edu; otherwise, the front desk personnel can assist students when the librarian is not available. Request forms for the Librarian are also available in the Resource Room.
The online resources, including the library catalog and the EBSCO databases, are available 24/7 via Populi as well as through the school website.
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 Admissions Department.
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