Visitor Services
The UIC Library is not currently open to the public. All visitors must have a current ("green") UIC health check daily pass to verify you are vaccinated or have completed campus health requirements.
Please see our COVID-19 details for Libraries page for up-to-date information.
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Please note that a UIC ID is required during certain hours; please check each particular location for more information.
Hours for the UIC School of Law Library are available on its website. Please note that a UIC ID is required for access. For more information on visiting the Law Library, please see the FAQ.
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Visitor research computers are available at all library locations. You can use these to access online journals, e-books and databases. Bring a flash drive for downloading online materials. Photocopiers and scanners are available for making copies of print materials. Printing, general web browsing and email are not available on these computers.
Learn more about using computers in Chicago, Peoria, Rockford and Urbana
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Visitors cannot check out materials without a UIC Library account.
Individuals and corporate employees who are not otherwise affiliated with UIC can become members of the University Library.
Become an individual or corporate member
UIC alumni can apply for an alumni borrowing card.
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If you would like to use special collections, rare books, manuscripts, maps or the University Archives, make an appointment for your visit in advance. Because materials are stored in a variety of locations — some of them off-site — it may take several work days to retrieve needed items.
Learn more about visiting Special Collections and University Archives
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UIC recently acquired the John Marshall Law School, now known as the UIC School of Law. The UIC School of Law Library primarily serves the faculty and students of the Law School and is administered separately from the UIC University Library. Nevertheless, the Law Library does provide services to the UIC community.