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An overview of the Lewis Library, located on the Water Tower Campus, including its collections, subjects served, and contact information. Includes links to floor maps, directions, and resources available at the location.

Views of Lewis Library

Ground-up exterior shot of Lewis Library building, trees, and sky.
Two students working at tables with desktop computers in Lewis Library. Three framed art prints hang on the wall in the background.
Interior shot of two rows of bookshelves at Lewis Library.
Interior shot of students working at tables alongside a window at Lewis Library. A student browsing the stacks is visible in the background.

Today's Hours

About Lewis Library

Located in downtown Chicago, the Julia Deal Lewis Library serves the Water Tower Campus with specialized collections in business, education, and social sciences, and is also the home library for students of Arrupe College. Lewis provides a modern research environment suited for graduate programs and professional studies. Lewis Library is open to all Ramblers.

How to Find Us

Enter the Corboy Law Center and take the main building elevators to the sixth floor. Once inside the Library, use the internal library elevators or take the spiral staircase to floors 8 and 9.

Collections and Subject Areas

Lewis Library houses the university’s business, criminal justice, economics, education, and social work collections, and serves as the primary library for Arrupe College. Physical collections at Lewis comprise more than 250,000 items on three floors of the Corboy Law Center. Lewis Library serves the following programs and subjects:

  • Arrupe College
  • Computer Science
  • Criminal Justice
  • Economics
  • Institute of Pastoral Studies
  • Quinlan School of Business
  • School of Communication
  • School of Education
  • School of Social Work

Services

Study Rooms

The library has reservable study rooms on the ninth floor.

  • Reserve up to 24 hours in advance
  • Maximum 2 hours per day, 5 hours per week
  • Additional study spaces are available in the Schreiber Center and can be reserved using the link above.

Lockers

  • 7-day checkout with one renewal
  • Secure storage for books and personal items
  • Available to students, faculty, staff, and alumni

Computers and Printers

  • Computer labs with printers (both color and black and white) are located on floors 6 and 8
  • ITS's Digital Media Lab and Equipment Loan is located on floor 6
  • Technology Access - Connect to WiFi and find computer labs

Research Assistance

In-person research help is available at the Reference Desk during the hours listed above. You may also schedule a one-on-one appointment with a librarian.

Contact Information

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