Library Access

Library Services

Whether studying for a graduate admissions test or pursuing a pet project, Loyola University Chicago alumni holding a valid Alumni Card can use University Libraries to borrow books and obtain access to certain databases while on campus.

  • Use materials and services at Cudahy Library, Lewis Library, and the Health Sciences Library.
  • Access to the Information Commons and Cudahy Library: Daily, 8:00 am – midnight (or library closing time).
  • Access to the Lewis Library: Monday-Thursday, 8:00 am – 8:00 pm; Friday, 8:00 am – 6:00 pm.
  • Borrow up to 100 books.
  • Use the library catalog to request books owned by Loyola Libraries for pickup at the circulation desk of your choice.
  • Access a select number of electronic resources with a guest computer login.

Obtain an Alumni Library Card

Alumni Cards are available via the Campus Card Offices located at the Lake Shore and Water
Tower campuses. You can email luc-alum@luc.edu for more information about obtaining an
Alumni Card.

Location & Hours

Lake Shore Campus
Sullivan Center, Room 198
6339 N Sheridan Rd
Phone: 773.508.2273
Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Water Tower Campus
Corboy Law Center Lobby
25 E Pearson St
Phone: 312.915.7756
Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

For the most current library hours and closures, please visit the Libraries website.

Research Guide

Please see our Alumni Resources Research Guide for more information about Libraries resources and services for Loyola alumni.

For more information about specific privileges for alumni, please visit the University Libraries website.

Whether studying for a graduate admissions test or pursuing a pet project, Loyola University Chicago alumni holding a valid Alumni Card can use University Libraries to borrow books and obtain access to certain databases while on campus.

  • Use materials and services at Cudahy Library, Lewis Library, and the Health Sciences Library.
  • Access to the Information Commons and Cudahy Library: Daily, 8:00 am – midnight (or library closing time).
  • Access to the Lewis Library: Monday-Thursday, 8:00 am – 8:00 pm; Friday, 8:00 am – 6:00 pm.
  • Borrow up to 100 books.
  • Use the library catalog to request books owned by Loyola Libraries for pickup at the circulation desk of your choice.
  • Access a select number of electronic resources with a guest computer login.

Obtain an Alumni Library Card

Alumni Cards are available via the Campus Card Offices located at the Lake Shore and Water
Tower campuses. You can email luc-alum@luc.edu for more information about obtaining an
Alumni Card.

Location & Hours

Lake Shore Campus
Sullivan Center, Room 198
6339 N Sheridan Rd
Phone: 773.508.2273
Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Water Tower Campus
Corboy Law Center Lobby
25 E Pearson St
Phone: 312.915.7756
Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

For the most current library hours and closures, please visit the Libraries website.

Research Guide

Please see our Alumni Resources Research Guide for more information about Libraries resources and services for Loyola alumni.

For more information about specific privileges for alumni, please visit the University Libraries website.