Consider the print and digital collections in the University Archives and Special Collections and Women and Leadership Archives here at Loyola University Chicago.
This course focuses on primary and secondary source-based research.
All students will contribute to the same larger question: How did Loyola Univeristy participate in and influence important historic developments in the modern world?
How To Read Call Numbers
This is an explanation of how books with Library of Congress call numbers are sorted. This gives a better understanding of Library of Congress shelving.
As a student at Loyola, you have access to a wide range of wonderful library and archival collections in Chicago. These catalogs allow you to search across institutions to locate primary-source materials:
These local research institutions have strong collections of materials on Chicago history and more:
Let me know if you have questions, and enjoy exploring the rare and unique materials at these institutions!
Loyola University Chicago Libraries
Cudahy Library · 1032 W. Sheridan Rd., Chicago, IL 60660 · 773.508.2632
Lewis Library · 25 E. Pearson St., Chicago, IL 60611 · 312.915.6622
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