Library Services for the University of Chicago Laboratory Schools

Information for Students

Visiting the Library

Borrowing Privileges for University of Chicago Laboratory Schools Students

Students enrolled in Grades 10, 11, and 12 at the Lab Schools can use their Lab IDs to access the Library and borrow up to 25 items at a time.

Students in Grade 9 are eligible under special circumstances, if approved by a Lab Schools librarian. Once approved, bring your student ID to the ID & Privileges Office.

Campus Libraries and Hours

Library Computers, Printers, Wireless, and More

Finding Books

• Library Catalog
  
• Borrowing, Renewing, and Returning Books
  
• How do I find books? Help guide for getting started.
  

Finding Other Research Materials

• How do I find...?
  

Guides to finding specific types of resources (articles, films, music, etc.)
Recommended Library resources organized by discipline

• Research Guides by Subject
  

Getting Help

• Ask a University of Chicago Librarian - Research help via email, chat/IM, phone and in person
  
• Schedule an individual or small-group appointment with a University of Chicago librarian
  

Information for Teachers

Library Access and Privileges

• Privileges for Laboratory Schools Teachers (University Staff)
  

Reference and Instruction Services

• Ask a Librarian
  
• Library Subject Specialists
  
• Schedule a Library Instruction Session
  
• Teaching at the Special Collections Research Center
  

Education Collections

• Education Research Guide
  
• K-12 Curriculum Materials Collection
  

Laboratory Schools Libraries

• Pritzker Traubert Family Library (Grades 9-12)
• Rowley Library (Grades 6-8)
• Knes Library (Grades 3-5)
• Lim Library (Grades N-2)