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The University of Chicago Library

Information for University Faculty

Get to Know Your Librarian

Contact your librarian today! The University of Chicago librarians have diverse subject expertise. See the Library's list of subject specialists or Ask a Librarian.

Instruction and Teaching Opportunities

University of Chicago librarians provide library research training in sessions specifically designed for your courses, and in innovative and technology-friendly spaces for collaborative learning and classroom instruction.

The Library holds open training sessions and workshops throughout the year. Upcoming workshops are posted to the Library Workshop and Events Calendar.

Borrowing Privileges

Faculty, academic, and some other appointments have indefinite borrowing privileges. Find out more about your borrowing privileges at the ID & Privileges Office.

If you have Indefinite borrowing privileges, you may authorize a Chicago student or staff member to borrow library material in your name to assist you with your research.

The Library has agreements that enable our faculty to use libraries at other academic institutions.

Course Reserves and Chalk

Use Chalk, the University of Chicago's course management system, to create a website for your course, to post readings, and communicate with your students. Request that readings be placed on reserve for your course here.

Copyright

Using copyrighted materials for teaching or research may raise issues of compliance with copyright law. Linking to the Library's licensed databases can be a solution. See the University of Chicago's Copyright Information Center for more information.