Library Cards

MCC library cards are free for community members over the age of 16 who live within the college district. Community members can sign up for a library card at the Library Desk in the Learning Commons in A212 with a valid photo ID with their current address.  If the photo ID does not have the current address, community members can show proof of residency by providing a document with their name and current address such as a recent utility bill, bank statement, or lease/mortgage agreement. 

Community members can use their library card to check out:

MCC library books and magazines 

• Search the catalog and request items with a library card  number and password given when library card issued.  

• Checkout limit is 10 items, which can include up to 5 interlibrary loans. 

• MCC books have a 4-week loan period with autorenewal of eligible books up to 8 weeks. 

• MCC magazines have a 1-week loan period with autorenewal of eligible magazines up to 2 weeks.  

Interlibrary loan books 

• Didn’t find what you’re looking for through MCC?  Library staff can request interlibrary loan items released over 6 months ago through other libraries to pick up at the MCC Library.  Email library@mchenry.edu, call 815-455-8533, or complete a form at the Library Desk to submit your request. 

Library cards are not needed for community members to: 

Use a computer in the Learning Commons 

• Community members login as a guest 

• Connect to the MCC-Open Wi-Fi network 

Use black & white printers, color copier, and scanner for free 

• Limit printing to 25 pages per day 

Search MCC databases to access full-text online resources available only in the library 

• Ask for access at the Library Desk