Research collections of interest to psychologists shelve in a variety of University of Chicago Library locations. For this reason, always check the location information in library catalogs before attempting to retrieve materials.
The Library of Congress Classification System is used to organize materials on the shelves by utilizing an alpha-numeric call number.
Regenstein (JRL) houses the research collections in social sciences
and humanities, and a large portion of psychological resources locate here.
Current periodicals are located in the 2nd floor reading room (RR2), while reference
works in psychology locate in the 4th floor reading room (RR4). Monographic
works and bound journals classed as BF shelve in the JRL bookstacks (Gen) on
the third floor. Works of classical psychoanalysts, such as Freud and Jung,
are classed in BF and locate in JRL, while materials on the current practice
of psychoanalysis classify in the RCs and are located with medical materials.
Note that the psychological aspects of various subjects, such as art, literature, and anthropology, are classified within that subject and may locate on many floors of Regenstein. For instance, social psychology is classed as HM, organizational/industrial psychology classifies as HD, and psycholinguistics classifies in the Ps.
Regenstein Call Number Guides are located on every floor opposite the bookstacks elevators. Floor plans for the Regenstein Library are also available.
ADDITIONAL CAMPUS LIBRARIES
The John Crerar Library houses the research collections in the biomedical sciences, including such topics as mental health, biopsychology, and the clinical practice of psychology.
The Eckhart Library houses the collections in mathematics, statistics, and computer sciences. Psychologists interested in connectionism and artificial intelligence may find relevant materials at this library.
The Social Service Administration Library houses a substantial portion of the University's collection of works useful in the research, teaching, and practice of psychotherapy.