Access to library buildings is currently restricted to current Loyola students, faculty, and staff. For health and safety reasons, the University Libraries cannot provide study space or access to public computers to Loyola alumni and community members at this time. Appointments will be considered only in exceptional circumstances and access is at the sole discretion of the University Libraries. Please email libraries@luc.edu to request an appointment.
Community guests are welcome to use the following library services:
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Virtual Ask a Librarian services
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Remote research assistance from the Women and Leadership Archives
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Remote research assistance from the University Archives and Special Collections
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Attend virtual events and programs
Finding the Libraries
Parking and Transportation
Public Transportation and Ridesharing Information
Routine services for library visitors, listed below, are suspended until further notice:
Using the Libraries
- Community Members
Community members can gain entrance to the Information Commons and Cudahy Library Monday through Saturday, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Upon entering, you will be required to present a government-issued photo ID at the front desk. Visitors are restricted during final exam periods. The Lewis Library at the Water Tower Campus does not allow community access. See Information Commons access policies and requirements. - Visiting Scholars
Scholars visiting Loyola on a long-term basis in order to work with a faculty member or department can request a guest card. The Dean or department chair should submit a request via email to Chris Martin, Head of Access Services. - Students & Faculty from other institutions
We have established reciprocal library privileges with a number of peer universities. See Reciprocal Borrowing Agreements for more details. - Alumni
Alumni can enter the library buildings on both campuses by presenting their alumni card. See Services for Alumni for more information. - InfoPass
If you need access to specific research material not available elsewhere, you may be eligible for an InfoPass. See InfoPass Policy for more information. - Friends of the Libraries
Members of our Friends group have access to the libraries as well as book borrowing privileges. -
Note: Due to contractual limitations we are unable to provide off-campus access to our online resources to anyone other than Loyola students, faculty, or staff.
Community members will be restricted during final exam periods. Please review the hours page for the finals schedule and call if you are unsure.
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