The Library supports study and teaching at the University. Central to our mission are the excellent collections we develop, the excellent information we provide, the excellent services we offer, and the environments we create. The distinctive rare book, manuscript and archival holdings of the Special Collections Research Center are available for your research.
Access and services available depend on your research needs, or your affiliation with another institution. For details, please contact our ID and Privileges Office.
Library catalogs and archival finding aids are available to help you search our collections.
When in the libraries, you will be able to use most of electronic resources to which we subscribe. For more information, please see Internet Access to Library Resources. Access to these resources from off-campus is available only to current faculty, students and staff.
If you would like information about the University of Chicago Library's collections or services, we are happy to assist you!
You may borrow books, DVDs, CDs and other materials if your library has a reciprocal agreement with the University of Chicago Library.
The Library offers tours to campus visitors. In support of our local community schools, the Library also collaborates with select high school groups.
