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.
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!
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.
Check out Appointment Types for a short tutorial on setting up appointments online.
Preparing for your session:
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:
