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Loyola University Chicago Libraries

Pastoral Studies

Welcome to the Pastoral Studies Research Guide!

This guide will introduce you to resources that are available to you, if at any point you are not sure where to find information, you can always contact me (mclark24@luc.edu) or use our Ask a Librarian chat.

Library Services

Research Help

The library has 24/7 chat reference service. Ask a Librarian link is available from the library website, catalog, and selected databases. Librarian Research Appointments: I will be available for consultations via phone, email, or online (e.g. Zoom).

You can search for ebooks in the library catalog. (That link will show you all the ebooks available, but you will have to change the search to be your topic).

Lewis Library

Lewis Library (Water Tower Campus): Main Entrance on the 6th floor, 8th floor is the quiet study floor, & the 9th floor has study rooms that can be reserved through the reservation system. Computers, quiet and group study areas, books, and electronic material for check-out

GROUP STUDY ROOMS

There are approximately 10 Group Study Rooms available for students to use. To reserve a room, you can use our online Group Study Reservation SystemThe Group workstations on the 6th floor have also been added to this reservation system.  They are labeled, from north to south, as Group Workstations 1 through 4.

Needing a secure place to store books and other small personal items? Lockers are available for checkout at the Lewis Library Circulation Desk. The loan period for lockers is 7 days plus one renewal. Lockers are available to Loyola students, faculty, staff, and alumni on a first-come first served basis. For further information please contact Lewis Library Circulation Desk at 312-915-6622

Schedule an appointment online!

Check out "How to: Writing Center" for a short tutorial on setting up appointments online. 

Preparing for your session:

  • Schedule online using http://luc.mywconline.com to make an appointment with a tutor. 
  • Be on time for your appointment.
  • Come to the Writing Center with your paper assignment and with rough drafts, if you have them.
  • Ask questions during your session, and keep an open mind when your tutor makes suggestions.
  • Remember: The Writing Center is not a fix-it shop; we work with you to improve your writing.

Both the Lewis Library and information Commons Digital Media Labs featuring a wide array of robust workstations, multimedia applications and technical support for working with digital images, audio, and video.

The labs also offer a wide variety of equipment for check-out, including digital cameras, video cameras, iPads, and audio equipment.

See Digital Media Services for more information. Located on the 6th floor of the Lewis Library, Room 605.

Both the Lewis Library and Information Commons provides best effort to help with technical issues for WiFi:

Chat with Us

Or email Dr. Yolande Wersching