University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC)
COVID-19 Information for Visitors
Visitors to the Library are required to follow the University’s current COVID-19 guidance. For details, see UChicago Campus Visitor Information.
Masks recommended
The University recommends that individuals wear a mask in indoor settings when others are present.
Faculty
Tenured and tenure track faculty at UIC are eligible for quarterly borrowing privileges.
To establish privileges, obtain an authorized UIC Faculty Library ID through the Richard J. Daley Library, then bring it, your UIC ID (i-card), and a government-issued photo ID to the ID & Privileges Office.
Students
Students at UIC are eligible for access privileges.
To establish privileges, obtain an authorized UIC Graduate Student or Undergraduate Student Library ID through the UIC Richard J. Daley Library then bring it, your UIC ID (i-card), and a government-issued photo ID to the ID & Privileges Office.
Electronic Resources, Library Computers, & Wireless
Visitors may access the Library’s electronic resources only while in Library buildings, due to site licensing agreements.
While in Library buildings, visitors may use Library computers and the uchicago wireless network to access electronic resources. Visitors need to request guest credentials for Library computers and wireless access from the ID & Privileges Office.
See Computers and Wireless for more information.
Services for Users with Disabilities
See Services for Users with Disabilities if you need assistance in accessing our collections.
Maintaining a Scholarly Environment
We expect all users to abide by all Library policies, including those listed in Maintaining a Scholarly Environment.
As a private institution, the University of Chicago Library reserves the right to bar anyone from any or all parts of its premises. Disruptive or inappropriate behavior or any other violations of Library policies may result in suspension of visitor access.