How to Use the Library

The Franklin University Library is part of Franklin University's Learning Commons which includes the library, tutoring and testing.

** Library systems are changing for FA25. See the Info about the FA25 Library System Changes page for more information.**

This guide provides starting information about how to use the library, including tips and information about how to search for content using library resources. This guide includes the following information about library and Learning Commons services:

• Library Help and Resources includes: video tutorials, links to helpful research guides, and information about research coaching and library chat;
• Learning Commons Support provides information about other Learning Commons services which may help students, including academic advising, tutoring, structured learning assistance, workshops, and grammarly.

This guide also provides information about searching the library, including information about how to: 

• search the library's databases, including information about developing a search strategy and using the searchbox on the library's home page;
• look for journals and search for specific articles;
• find books and ebooks;
• conduct country research;
• search for company and industry information; and
• locate government and statistical sources of information.

If you still have questions about using the library, you can schedule a one-on-one research coaching appointment with a librarian:

You can scroll down on this page to see a video about the Learning Commons, as well as information about visiting us both virtually and in person.

The Franklin University Library is part of the Franklin University Learning Commons. View the video to learn more about the Learning Commons website and services.

Visit the Learning Commons in-person or online!

Whenever the Learning Commons is open, a librarian is available to help you with your research questions. We are open virtually 7 days a week (except for holidays). Check our website for daily and holiday hours.

You can visit us in person on days the physical library is  open in the first floor of Frasch Hall. You can also get answers to your questions using library chat, email, or phone. Our contact page tells you how to get in touch with us.