The Crerar Library is open 24 hours a day from Sunday at noon through Friday at 10 p.m. during the Autumn, Winter and Spring Quarters. During the hours the library would normally be closed (1 a.m. to 8 a.m. Monday - Friday), it serves as one of two sites for all night study space. The other site for all night study is the A-level of Regenstein which also remains open from 1a.m. to 8a.m. Monday through Friday.

What hours is the Crerar all night study space open?

The Crerar Library is open from 1 a.m. to 8 a.m. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. The Crerar Library closes at 10 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, except to science users with 24 hour access.

Who are the science users with 24 hour access?

Faculty, medical house staff, and graduate students in the Biological and Physical Sciences have 24 hour access to Crerar 365 days per year.

Who has access to the all night study space?

All registered students, faculty and staff are allowed to use the all night study space during the extended hours. Individuals must have a valid Chicago card to use the service.

Is the USITE/Crerar open during the extended hours?

The cyber-cafe area, the area outside of the lab proper, has 16 computers and is open at all times. The lab itself is not open during the all night study hours.

How can I access the after hours study space after the Crerar has closed?

To access the all night study space, enter through the revolving door and walk up the outer lobby steps. The two inner doors will both be locked. When you knock, the attendant on duty will buzz you in. You will need to scan your ID at the turnstile for admittance. For authorized users, this will open the optical turnstile.

What if I'm already in Crerar at 12:45 a.m. when the alarm sounds to clear the building and I wish to remain in the building after 1 a.m. and use the all night study space?

You are welcome to remain on the floor until 1:00 a.m. At that time, to confirm your eligibility you will be required to scan your Chicago card at the entry turnstile. For eligible users, this will open the optical turnstile.

Anything I should know about remaining in Crerar during the all night study hours?

Cleaning staff work during the early morning hours. Staff vacuum during some of this time, and create other noises as they go about their work. The cleaning must be done during the early morning hours.

Do I need to do anything special when I wish to leave?

No.

Are buses and/or the late night van service available?

Buses run until 2 a.m. Sunday - Wednesday and until 3 a.m. Thursday - Saturday. An on-demand van service, the University's SafeRide program, runs from 5 p.m. to 4 a.m. Sunday - Wednesday, and 5 p.m. to 6 a.m. Thursday - Saturday and is available to students, faculty, and staff located between 39th and 64th streets and Cottage Grove and Lake Shore Drive. The van operates on a "first call, first come" basis. Call 702-2022 to request service. Umbrella coverage is available at anytime (including after the late night van service has stopped and before daybreak). By calling University Police at 702-8181, the first available patrol car will be dispatched to accompany you as you walk to your destination..

To whom can I address my questions and/or concerns about the all night study?

You can contact us at all-night-study@lib.uchicago.edu. Alternatively, you can contact Jim Vaughan, Assistant Director for Access & Facilities.