COVID-19 Information for Visitors
Regenstein, Mansueto, Crerar, and Eckhart libraries open to visitors
The University of Chicago Library welcomes visitors to its spaces and to consult its collections. We also want to ensure any visit to the Library is enjoyable, welcoming, and safe.
In order to provide broad yet safe access to all, visitors to the University of Chicago Library, including alumni and researchers affiliated with other academic institutions, will be asked to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination or a recent COVID-19 test, consistent with University policies and protocols.
The COVID-19 environment is dynamic, and these health & safety protocols could change as the public health situation evolves. Visitors are encouraged to check this page before coming to campus.
Before Your Visit
See Visitors to the Library for more information about the kinds of access the Library offers.
If you have questions about accessing the Library before your visit, contact the ID & Privileges Office.
COVID-19 protocols in Library buildings
Everyone in library buildings is expected to follow the current University of Chicago COVID-19 health requirements.
Masks recommended
The University recommends that individuals wear a mask in indoor settings when others are present.
Visit the ID & Privileges Office
All visitors must visit the ID & Privileges Office in the outer lobby of Regenstein when the ID & Privileges Office is open to present proof of vaccination (as detailed below) prior to being given a visitor pass or ongoing card access to the University of Chicago Library.
Visitors are strongly encouraged to reserve a time to meet with ID & Privileges Staff in order to reduce any wait times. However, reservations are not required.
ID & Privileges Office Hours
The ID & Privileges Office is typically open during the following hours:
- Monday – Thursday: 8:30am – 6 pm
- Friday: 8:30am – 5 pm
For hours on specific days, please consult the ID & Privileges Office hours.
Proof of Vaccination or Recent COVID-19 Test
All visitors must provide upon arrival:
- A valid, government-issued photo ID
- Verbal confirmation of not having experienced any COVID-19 symptoms during the days leading up to and including the period of visit
AND
- One of the following:
- Proof of full COVID-19 vaccination (digital pictures, verification apps, and copies are acceptable) using a vaccine authorized by the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) or the World Health Organization (WHO). Full vaccination is reached two weeks after a two-dose vaccine or two weeks after a one-dose vaccine.
- A recent negative COVID-19 test (dated within the last 72 hours)
- A positive COVID-19 test dated 14-90 days prior to visit
Documents must be in or translated to English. Responsibility rests on visitors to provide convincing evidence of meeting these requirements to the ID & Privileges Office staff.
ID & Privileges Office staff will inspect the documents when presented but will not log or save any personal medical information or images of documents.
Length of Access
Proof of full vaccination is required to have ongoing access using a Campus Card. All other visitors will need to come to the ID & Privileges Office at the start of each visit to present their test results and receive a pass for the day.
Minors
- Anyone 5 years of age or older is required to provide proof of vaccination as outlined above
- Anyone under 5 years of age is not required to provide proof of vaccination
- Anyone under 2 years of age is not required to obtain a visitor pass
Children enrolled at University Laboratory and Charter Schools and attending in-person classes can be considered to have met the University’s vaccination requirements.
Information about Specific Library Locations
The above applies to all Library locations open to visitors. See below for information about specific locations.
Crerar
Visitor passes can be issued by Crerar staff for the specific use of the Crerar Library. Passes issued at Crerar are not valid at other campus libraries.
D’Angelo Law
The D’Angelo Law Library is restricted to current University of Chicago Law School students, faculty, and staff only.
All other users may request access to the D'Angelo Law Library collection by pre-arranged appointment only.
Eckhart
Visitors who wish to visit Eckhart Library must be issued a Visitor Pass or Campus Card from the ID & Privileges Office in Regenstein.
Anyone without card access to Eckhart Hall should come to the front door of the building on the quad and call 773-702-8778 to be admitted.
Mansueto
Visitors who wish to visit Mansueto must be issued a Visitor Pass or Campus Card from the ID & Privileges Office in Regenstein.
Regenstein
Visitors who wish to visit Regenstein must be issued a Visitor Pass or Campus Card from the ID & Privileges Office in Regenstein.
Social Work
The Social Work Library is restricted to current Crown Family School students, faculty, and staff only.
Special Collections
The Hannah Holborn Gray Special Collections Research Center is currently open by appointment only. On the day of your appointment, please leave time to visit the ID & Privileges Office to be issued visitor pass prior to your appointment.