University Advisory Councils, Women's Board, and Library Society
COVID-19 Information for Visitors
Regenstein, Mansueto, Crerar, and Eckhart libraries are open to visitors.
In order to provide broad yet safe access to all, visitors to the University of Chicago Library, including alumni, guests and family members of UChicago faculty, students, and staff, as well as researchers affiliated with other academic institutions, will be asked to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination.
See COVID-19 Information for Visitors for more information.
The University of Chicago Library offers members of the University Advisory Councils and Women's Board access to all campus libraries and borrowing privileges. We offer Library Society members access to all campus libraries on a limited basis.
Members of the University Advisory Councils and the Women's Board
All members of the University Advisory Councils and the Women's Board are eligible for access to the Library and quarterly borrowing privileges free of charge during their appointment terms.
To obtain a library card or renew existing privileges, please visit the ID & Privileges Office in the lobby of the Joseph Regenstein Library.
Members of the Library Society
Members of the Library Society are able to obtain five visitor passes per quarter by presenting their membership card and a government-issued photo ID at 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 to access electronic resources.
Visitors may also access the University guest wireless network while in Library buildings for internet access only.
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.