Access UIC Library services and resources, both in-person and online.  This is a good page to bookmark.  For more information, please Contact Us.

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Getting Here

Please see Getting to UIC.

The UIC Library has four physical locations in three Illinois cities, in addition to the UIC School of Law Library.  For UIC campus-level maps, see UIC Maps.

Opening Hours

Please see our Library Hours.

Check Out a Book

The book stacks are open. UIC community members may opt instead to locate and request books online before visiting, to pick up from the circulation desk or through low-contact delivery. Members of the public and non-UIC affiliated visitors are welcome to use UIC items and resources in any of our physical locations. UIC alumni may apply for an Alumni Borrowing Card.

Special Collections and University Archives

Special Collections access is currently by advance appointment only, with separate visiting hours. See Visit Special Collections for more information.

Food and Drink

Beverages and eating that does not negatively affect others (smell, mess, etc.) is allowed. See Can I eat or drink in the Library for more information.

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Main map of the Daley Library

Daley Library main map

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Building Access

The Richard J. Daley Library is open to the public.  For current hours, see Opening Hours.

Study Rooms

Group study rooms are available with an online reservation.

Seat Reservations

Reservations are not currently required for most seats in the Daley Library.  This is subject to change; please check back here for any updates.

Study Carrels

Study carrels are not currently available in the Daley Library.

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Library of the Health Sciences seating map

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Building Access

  • Monday – Saturday: LHS Chicago is generally open to the public. See Opening Hours.
  • Sunday: UIC affiliates can swipe into the building using their i-Card.  Non-UIC visitors may call the Circulation desk for access: (312) 996-8966; please sign-in once inside.

Study Rooms

Single person study rooms are available with an online reservation.

Seat Reservations

Reservations are not currently required for most seats in the Library of the Health Sciences.  This is subject to change; please check back here for any updates.

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For UIC Library locations outside Chicago, please consult their respective home pages:

Please also see UIC School of Law Library (Frequently Asked Questions).

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Library services and collections are available online.  Some access may require a Library Account and/or the UIC Virtual Private Network (VPN).

Chat with a Librarian is available; see the Library Hours.

Finding materials

You can Search our Collections online, or Browse our Collections instead.

Getting materials

Library materials are available to patrons both on- and off-campus, with a valid Library Account.

Having trouble? Please contact us!

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