Borrow and Renew

Borrow

Use the library catalog to find books and more in any of the UIC Library locations:

• Library Catalog

Borrow from Other Libraries

If an item is not available from UIC Library, you may borrow it from another library. Please check the I-Share Catalog first.

• I-Share Catalog
• Interlibrary Loan
• Using non-UIC Libraries

Renew

You can renew your borrowed items from UIC and I-Share libraries using My Account:

• My Account

To renew items by phone, please call the circulation desk at your local UIC Library location:

• Circulation desk contact information

Items borrowed through our Interlibrary Loan service are subject to the conditions imposed by the other institutions and are not usually renewable.

Loan Periods

• Books
• Course Reserves
• Journals
• Government Documents
• Films, Videos, and Sound Recordings

Overdue Items?

• Information about overdue materials and fines

Returns

Items borrowed from any UIC library may be returned to any other UIC library at the borrower’s convenience. There are book drop slots at the various library sites to allow returns when the Library is closed.

Books borrowed from other I-Share libraries may be returned to UIC Library. The Library will ship the book back to the other institution at no charge to the borrower.

Borrowing privileges

Any UIC Faculty, Student, or Staff with a valid i-card may borrow circulating materials from any library site. The i-card must be presented at the circulation desk when checking out materials.

Faculty who wish to give authorization to allow someone to borrow books on their behalf must complete a Faculty Authorization Form. Faculty may designate anyone to borrow on their behalf, including family members and people affiliated with other institutions.

Users from other institutions may be able to borrow from UIC Library. Consult the Using Non-UIC Libraries page for additional information.

Alumni

Current sustaining and life members of the University of Illinois Alumni Association in good standing can borrow books and other regularly circulating materials from University of Illinois libraries by presenting their valid UIAA membership card and a photo ID at the circulation desk.

Individual and Corporate Members

Individuals and corporations may purchase annual memberships that permit borrowing of regularly circulating materials from the UIC libraries. Consult the Membership Services page for more information.