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Library Orientation for Graduate and Professional New Students

Library Orientation for Graduate and Professional Enrollment Management New Student Week

About this Orientation

About this Orientation

Welcome! This Research Guide was created as an orientation to the Loyola University Chicago Libraries. This orientation has multiple sections with an optional scored quiz. You may go through this library research guide in one sitting or read parts at your own pace. 

  • Use the menu on the left to navigate through the sections.
  • Use the arrows at the bottom of each page to navigate forward or backwards.

Don't Stress

Don't Stress

Learning to search databases and sources takes time and experience.  It will get easier the more you do it.  Remember, the library and the librarians are here to help.  We want to help you!

Important Campus Partners

The Writing Center is not part of the University Libraries but is an important campus partner for us. The Writing Center at the Lake Shore Campus is on the 2nd floor of the Information Commons. At Water Tower Campus, it is on the 8th floor of Lewis Library.

Writing Center website

Check out Appointment Types 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.

The Digital Media Services (DMS) department is not part of the University Libraries but is an important campus partner for us.  At Lake Shore Campus, the DMS and Equipment Loan offices are on the 2nd floor of the Information Commons.  At Water Tower Campus, the DMS and Equipment Loan offices are on the 6th floor of Lewis Library.

About Digital Media Services - https://www.luc.edu/its/dms/

About the Equipment Loan Program - https://www.luc.edu/its/dms/equipmentloan/

DMS offers poster printing services.  The Equipment Loan Program offers laptops, digital cameras, microphones, etc.

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