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Library Orientation | College Orientation Programs

Orientation Programs for New College Students

The Library provides several tours and workshops for new College students during O-Week. Registration is not required.

Crerar Library - Harper Library - Regenstein Library - Special Collections Research Center

Coffee Shop Crawl: Rock the Reg

Crerar Library

Savvy Science: An Introduction to the Crerar Library and the USITE Computing Cluster

Start the academic year right! Take a tour of the John Crerar Library, home to over one million volumes in the pure and applied sciences and NSIT’s USITE/Crerar Computer Cluster. Discover useful research tools such as specialized databases, electronic journals, electronic books, and the library catalog. Plus, learn how to avoid common research pitfalls and how to overcome barriers to completing your projects. A similar program is offered at the Joseph Regenstein Library, focusing on resources in the humanities and social sciences.

The John Crerar Library, 5730 South Ellis Avenue. Map

Harper Library

Introduction to the Harper Library and USITE/Harper Computing Cluster

Harper Library, occupying the third floors of the William Rainey Harper Memorial Building and Harold Leonard Stuart Hall, meets the general library needs of students in the College and non-specialist readers throughout the University. During this session, you will tour its comfortable and convenient reading rooms and learn about Harper's services and facilities. In addition, see the computer hardware, software, and information technology services of NSIT's USITE/Harper Computing Cluster.

William Rainey Harper Memorial Library, 1116 East 59th Street. Map

Regenstein Library

Regenstein Library Survival Skills

Don’t get lost in the bookstacks! Learn how to navigate one of the largest libraries in North America by attending this one-hour session. We’ll cover all the Library essentials­-from how to locate readings for your classes to where you can get a cup of coffee. You’ll also discover some amazing collections and meet helpful staff members who can answer your questions. A similar program is offered at the John Crerar Library, focusing on resources in the sciences.

The Joseph Regenstein Library, 1100 E. 57th Street. Map

Special Collections Research Center

Special Collections Research Center Open House

At the Regenstein Library, new students and their families are invited to visit the Special Collections Research Center for a special showing of some of the Library's rare and unique collections.

The Special Collections Research Center, The Joseph Regenstein Library, 1100 E. 57th Street. Map

Coffee Shop Crawl

Rock the Reg!

eX libris, the classiest coffee shop and dungeon on campus, presents some of the best Chicago bands for your listening pleasure.Free food, free drink. Live music. Brought to you by the University's Student Run Coffee Shops.

The Joseph Regenstein Library, 1100 E. 57th Street. Map
Go in the main entrance, and look for the stairway on the southwest side of the hallway.

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