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Online Reference Service

For Oakton Students and Personnel

The Oakton reference librarians will respond to reference questions sent to our Online Reference Service by Oakton students and personnel. Requests will be answered within three days, excluding holidays and days when classes are not in session. See the Oakton academic calendar.

The Online Reference Librarian . . .

CAN

provide brief answers to questions and/or give suggestions about sources which might help to answer your questions.

CANNOT

perform lengthy research for you.

Do you want to know if the Library owns a specific book, periodical, or video? Check our online Oakton Community College Library Catalog.

If you need immediate assistance, please contact the Library Reference Desk at 847-635-1644 or 847-635-1474.

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Library Hours

Library

Des Plaines Campus

Interim Hours
May 15-20
Tues-Fri: 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Sat-Sun: Closed
May 21-June 3
Mon-Thur: 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Fri-Sun: Closed

Special Closing
Memorial Day
Closed

Summer Hours (Start June 4)
Mon - Thu: 7:30 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Fri-Sun: Closed
Library

RHC-Skokie Campus

Interim Hours
May 15-20
Tues-Fri: 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Sat-Sun: Closed
May 21-June 3
Mon-Thur: 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Fri-Sun: Closed

Special Closing
Memorial Day
Closed

Summer Hours (Start June 4)
Mon - Thu: 7:30 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Fri-Sun: Closed