Borrowing Books and More

You can borrow physical books at the Library Help desk in the Student Success Center (room 2200, Central Campus), in the Learning Resource Center (room 406, Monroe Campus) and in the CARE Center (room 2220, Central Campus). 

• Students can use a photo ID (BTC student ID card or a government issued photo ID) to borrow items. Loaner equipment such as laptops and WiFi hotspots require government issued photo ID. 
• Community members need to show proof of address when setting up a library account, anyone who lives in our district can check out materials (excluding student loaner equipment and textbooks) from the Blackhawk Technical College library 

Renewing Loans

Need more time with your books? 

If no one else is waiting for them, many materials loans can be renewed so you can keep them longer. Loaner equipment must be renewed in-person.

• Online in the Encore Library catalog in your library account 
• In person at any the Central Campus Learning Commons Library desk in the Student Success Center (room 2200)
• By calling the library 1-608-757-7705
• Request via email library@blackhawk.edu 

You will receive a new due date via your Blackhawk email.

Request Forms