• The Libraries have a number of ways to search online for the print and electronic resources it makes available, including the catalog, article databases, and research guides. Assistance with both print and electronic sources is available at the information desk on the first floor of Cudahy Library. To ensure staff availability, please make arrangements prior to your visit. Information about obtaining special materials follows below.
  • Closed-captioned videos: Browsing videos with closed captions is relatively simple using the catalog. Go to the catalog search box on the Libraries’ homepage. Type “close* caption*” in the search field (including quotation marks), then hit Search. On the left-hand side of the results page that appears, find the Format Types filtering options and click on DVD/Streaming Video to select that option.
  • Large-print materials: If you are Loyola University Chicago faculty, staff or student, and require large-print materials that are not owned by the Libraries, you may request them using our online interlibrary loan system ILLiad.

• Wheelchairs cannot be accommodated in many shelving aisles. If physical challenges prevent you from retrieving needed materials, please ask at the Circulation Desk. Alternatively, individuals with a Loyola ID can use the online catalog to place holds on desired items; items requested in this way will be available for pickup at the Cudahy or Lewis Circulation desk, and IC Front Desk.

• Computer stations: Many PC and Mac computer stations are located throughout the Libraries. Most are low-height accessible.
• Copiers/scanners/printers: If you require assistance with the Libraries’ copier/scanner/printer machines, please see the staff at the circulation or IC information desk. 
• Microform readers/printers: Please see our staff at the Circulation Desk on the first floor of Cudahy Library if you need assistance with a microform reader/printer.

We offer a variety of study spaces, and have designated quiet areas. Study Rooms can be reserved ahead of time using the link below: