Fall 2024 Hours

Monday – Thursday                  8:30am to 8:00pm
Friday                  8:30am to 5:00pm
Saturday                  1:00pm to 5:00pm
Sunday                  1:00pm to 8:00pm
 

Library Services

With access to over 97,000 electronic serial titles, over 500,000 E-Books, a physical collection of over 100,000 volumes, and access to materials of other academic and public libraries, the Howard Colman Library supports the curriculum and students of Rockford University by providing information in a variety of formats.

Click here to book a research appointment. 

Click here for library resources.

Click here for research help. 

Academic Coaching and Testing Services

‌The HUB, formerly the Center for Learning Strategies, is a service of Rockford University offering academic support to Rockford University students. The HUB emphasizes quality teaching with a strong commitment to aid each student in attaining academic potential while directing the student towards independent learning and improved personal achievement.‌

Click here to learn more about Academic Coaching and Testing Services available at The HUB.

Events at The HUB

The HUB offers a range of Success Workshops to support students in three areas: research, academics, and life. Visit the campus calendar to see upcoming workshops, or view the schedule below.

Fall 2024 Success Workshops

Life Success
  College 101: Keys to Academic and Personal Success

Tues., 8/27, 11am
Weds., 9/4, 1pm

  Take Charge: Organizing Your Time and Life for Academic Success

Weds., 8/28, 12pm
Mon., 9/9, 1pm

  From Good to Great: Enhancing Study Skills and Habits

Tues., 9/3, 12pm
Mon., 9/9, 11am

  From Nerves to Natural: Presentation Skills for Success

Weds., 9/25, 1pm
Weds., 11/6, 12pm

Academic Success
  Effective Note-Taking and Annotation: Tools for Success

Weds., 9/4, 12pm
Tues., 9/17, 11am

  Navigating Scholarly Texts: Reading Strategies for Academic Success

Weds., 9/18, 1pm

  Crush Your Mid-Terms: Effective Study Strategies

Weds., 9/25, 12pm
Tues., 10/1, 11am

  Reading for Content: Techniques for Comprehension and Tests

Weds., 10/23, 2pm

  Final Exam Success: Tips and Techniques

Tues., 11/12, 11am
Weds., 11/20, 12pm

Research Success
  Research Basics: Your Starter Kit for College Success

Weds., 8/28, 1pm
Tues., 9/3, 11am

  Cite it Right!: Mastering Citation Skills

Thurs., 9/5, 1pm
Tues., 9/10, 12pm
Weds., 10/23, 1pm

  Demystifying Library Research: Locating Academic Sources

Thurs., 9/12, 12pm
Weds., 9/18, 11am
Tues., 10/29, 11am

  Beyond the Library: Navigating Online Sources

Thurs., 9/12, 1pm
Weds., 9/18, 12pm
Tues., 10/29, 12pm

  AI Insights: Boost Your Research with Smart Tools and Techniques Weds., 9/4, 11am
Tues., 9/17, 2pm

 

 

Howard Colman Library
5050 E. State Street
Rockford, IL 61108
815-226-4035
library@rvlwelding.com