See a list of the institutions with which the University of Chicago Library has reciprocal agreements.

Faculty from Other Institutions

• Full-time and Tenure-track Faculty from other Universities or Post Secondary Institutions:
  • receive Quarterly Reference Privileges without fee
  • Faculty from institutions within the continental United States may purchase Quarterly Borrowing Privileges for $150/quarter (limit of 25 books checked out at one time)
  • must present a photo ID and current identification from their institution to the Privileges Office
• Adjunct, Part-time, and Non-tenure-track:
  • may request a Day Pass for reference visits
  • must present a photo ID and current identification from their institution to the Privileges Office
  • do not qualify for Borrowing Privileges
• Also see our Reciprocal Access and Borrowing Arrangements

Students from Other Institutions

• Students in the Chicago Area:
  • must be issued an INFOPASS in order to use the Library
  • must present current photo ID
  • Northwestern University students should consult the reciprocal access and borrowing arrangements the University of Chicago Library has with Northwestern University Library.
• Students Outside the Chicago Area:
  • may request a Day Pass for up to 5 reference visits/quarter
  • must present current photo ID and proof of registration from their institution
• Students Performing Extended Research (from any institution):
  • may apply for extended privileges by sending a written statement (via US Mail or email) of their research needs to the Privileges Office
  • must present current photo ID and proof of registration from their institution upon arrival
  • If the Library approves the request, the person may receive:
    • Reference Privileges for 7 consecutive days for $15
    • Quarterly Reference Privileges for $75
• Students from CIC Institutions
  • may receive Quarterly Reference Privileges with a letter of introduction from a faculty advisor at their home institution stating the intended use of the collection
  • must present current photo ID and proof of registration from their institution

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