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The John H. Esch Library The John H. Esch Library contains approximately 65,000 books and subscribes to more than 300 periodicals including several foreign language newspapers. It is a member of the EasiCat system which is the automated catalog and circulation system for the Eastern Shores Library System. It provides access to the materials of the 13 public libraries and bookmobile of the Eastern Shores Library System for Lakeland students. The library has a computer lab for student use and subscribes to a number of online databases. Off campus access to those databases is available through the Lakeland website.

The John Esch Library is staffed by three professional librarians who provide reference services, interlibrary loan and bibliographic instruction to the Lakeland College students, faculty, and staff. The library staff also includes paraprofessional staff and student workers.

The Esch Library is a member of WiLS (Wisconsin Interlibrary Loan Service), providing our students and faculty access to library materials in Wisconsin and neighboring states through interlibrary loan.