If you are a sophmore, junior or senior you may apply for privileges by filling out an application with a Lab School Librarian. Freshmen are eligible under special circumstances, if approved by a librarian (e.g. Model U. N.) Your name will then be placed on a list of approved students and sent to the ID & Privileges Office.
If you are a dependent of a University of Chicago faculty member, you may also be able to obtain privileges through your parent or guardian.
If it is the first time getting a card, you'll need to visit the ID & Privileges Office at the Joseph Regenstein Library, located on the 1st floor to the left of the entry gate. ID and Privileges Office Hours. You will need to bring a form of photo ID with you (either a driver's license, passport, or Lab School ID). The Library will then issue you a card to use the University of Chicago Library.
Your card is valid at all campus libraries, including::
Please note that each campus library has its own hours.
25 at a time
One quarter at a time, with renewals 3 times. This means that once you check out a book, you can essentially have it out of the library for up to a year, unless they are recalled from you.
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For the 2008-2009 school year, students need to renew every quarter. Starting in Fall Quarter 2009, students will have their privileges extend through the entire school year.
The Lab School Librarian must have your name on the list of eligible students, then you must go to the online form and request a renewal. You will be notified once your card has been renewed.
You may also visit the Library's ID & Privileges Office to renew your card.
You will need to come to the ID & Privileges Office with a form of identification. You will be charged a $10.00 fee for the replacement card.
If you have a current account, the ID & Privileges Office will issue you a day pass. If you do not have a current library account and are not on the list, you need to visit the lab school librarian to request a one day authorization for a day pass.
Family members can receive a day pass from the ID & Privileges Office to use the Library while you are there. Your friends must be on the Lab School list and have a Library card to gain entry to the University of Chicago Library.
If you are a dependent of a University of Chicago faculty member, you are eligible for Library privileges for the entire year. However, to set up these privileges, you must come to the Identification and Privileges Office with your parent or guardian.
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