College Readiness & Learner Supports
Library
(815) 921-4600
Located: Educational Resource Center (ERC) - first & second floor
Website: Estelle M. Black Library
Resources of over 90,000 book volumes, 200 periodical titles, access to the materials of an additional 88 Illinois academic libraries, and services of dedicated information specialists – all strengthen the mission of Estelle M. Black Library at Rock Valley College in service to the information needs of students, faculty, staff and community members of the college district.
The Library facility provides space for individual and group study. Services to students are focused on circulation of materials and instruction in the use of the online catalog and electronic databases as well as orientation to major collections within the Library
The Library makes available to the college community platforms that include research discovery, video, and streaming services. Our spaces include the RVC Writing Center, 6 private study rooms, the Children’s Collection, Honorlock examination workspaces to accommodate students taking online exams that require a quiet space, an Assistive Technology Lab and Audiovisual Viewing Room, and 2 media recording studios. The Library also offers 27 computers in various locations for student and community use, 6 iMacs that can be found in our Mac Lab, a coin-operated multifunction copier/fax/scanner, scanning workstations, and printing, with 25 free pages daily. In addition, the Library provides “course reserves, Interlibrary Loan service and a calculator loan program available for students in need who are actively taking Mathematics courses for the semester.
For more information, contact the Library:
• Reference Desk/Research Help (815) 921-4619
– Email: RVC-LibRef@RockValleyCollege.edu
• Circulation Desk & call-in Renewals (815) 921-4615
– Email: RVC-Library@RockValleyCollege.edu
• Interlibrary Loan (815) 921-4607
Testing Center
(815) 921-2380
Located: Stenstrom Student Center - ground floor
Website: Testing Center
The Testing Center (Main Campus) is the central location for the professional administration of testing programs and services for students and community residents. Services include placement testing, make-up exams, exams for online/hybrid courses, and testing accommodations for students with disabilities. Specialized test administration includes College Level Examination Program (CLEP), Certified Nursing Assistant State Exam (CNA), Federal Aviation Administration Exam (FAA), and National Registry of Emergency Medical Technician (NREMT).
Community residents enrolled in post-secondary, distance/online programs at other institutions may also complete their course exams in the Testing Center.
Tutoring Services
Tutoring Center
(815) 921-2370
Located: Stenstrom Student Center - ground floor
Website: RVC Tutoring Center
Email: RVC-Tutoring@RockValleyCollege.edu
The Tutoring Center supports the academic development of RVC students through free peer-to-peer tutoring.
Appointments are encouraged, but drop-in times are available for some classes. Sessions are 50 minutes and start on the hour. Students should bring their textbooks and class notes to the session.
Writing Center
(815) 921-2370
Located: inside the Library
Website: RVC Writing Center
Email: RVC-WritingCenter@RockValleyCollege.edu
Writing coaches provide free individual sessions to help RVC students understand and prepare writing assignments. Help is provided in planning, developing and organizing ideas, composing, revising, editing, and citing sources.
Appointments are encouraged, but drop-in times are available. Sessions are 30 minutes. Students should bring their assignment and grading rubric (if provided) to the session.
Math Lab
Located: Jacobs Center for Science & Math (JCSM) – ground floor, Room 0210
Website: RVC Math Lab
Email: RVC-Tutoring@RockValleyCollege.edu
The Math Lab is staffed by instructors and tutors to help all RVC students with free drop-in tutoring, in-lab use of graphing calculators, computers to use for online math homework, and other math resources.
Hours change each semester.
Check the current schedule on door and on the Math Lab website.
Science Resource Room
(815) 921-1167
Located: Jacobs Center for Science & Math (JCSM), First Floor, Room 1011
Website: RVC Science Resource Room
Open Hours: Hours change each semester; current schedule is posted on door; also open by appointment.
Manager: Lisa Strong | (815) 921-3454
The Science Resource Room is a place to study biology, chemistry, and other sciences by yourself or in small groups. Textbooks, computers, and limited lab materials are available for use by Science students. Science faculty or peer tutors may be available.