Library Orientation Programs and Tours
The University of Chicago Library offers a variety of orientation programs
for new students, faculty, and staff. FAQs
about Orientation at the Library
- College Orientation Programs
Attend programs at Harper, Crerar, and Regenstein during O-Week.
- Graduate Orientation Programs
Most departments or divisions arrange for Library orientation programs for new graduate students.
- Library
Workshops
The Library offers workshops on a variety of topics throughout fall quarter. Open to all University students, faculty, and staff.
- Soup
Up Your Laptop
Get your laptop ready for research with help from our librarians in the Regenstein Library's lobby on September 26 and 27 from 2-4.
- Request
a Library Instruction/Training Program for a Course
Our librarians can provide customized Library orientation programs for undergraduate or graduate courses.
Campus Libraries
- The John Crerar Library
Biomedical and Physical Sciences - The D'Angelo Law Library
U.S., Foreign, and International Law - Eckhart Library
Mathematics, Statistics, and Computer Science - William Rainey Harper Memorial
Library
General Reading Collection / All Subjects - The Joseph Regenstein Library
Humanities, Social Sciences, and Business - Social Services Administration
Library
Social Welfare/Social Work

Important Library Information
- Library Hours - Privileges - Borrowing Policies
- Library Maps and Floorplans
- Connecting to Electronic Resources from Off-Campus
- Computing Services and Printing - Photocopying
- Course Reserves - Interlibrary Loan
Getting Help
- Ask a Librarian
- College Class Librarians
- Library Subject Specialists
- Schedule an Appointment with a Librarian
Library Guides
- The College (pdf) - Crerar (pdf) - Eckhart (pdf) - Regenstein (pdf)
- Research Guides by Subject
- The Library as a Teaching Resource (pdf)
Persons with disabilities who need an accomodation in order to participate in Library orientation event should contact the Library for assistance.
