Overview
The One Loyola Library Task Force was formed in March 2021 following the Provost’s directive to align all Loyola University Chicago Libraries into a unified One Loyola Library system. The stated goal of this alignment is to build a library structure that is more nimble; aware of the unique needs of each individual campus; and responsive to the faculty, students, and staff of today and tomorrow.
Task Force Leadership
The task force is chaired jointly by the directors of:
- University Libraries
- Health Sciences Library
- Law Library
This leadership structure ensures that the unique perspectives and needs of each library system are represented in the planning process.
Task Force Composition
The membership includes representatives from across the University:
- Every Loyola school (except for the School of Environmental Sustainability and the School of Continuing & Professional Studies)
- Three librarians from each of the three libraries
- Key stakeholders representing all Loyola University Chicago campuses
Our Charge
The teaching, learning, research, and work of Loyola University Chicago is supported by:
Health Sciences Campus:
Lake Shore Campus:
- Cudahy Library
- Loyola Information Commons
- Library Storage Facility
Rome Center:
Water Tower Campus:
- Law Library
- Lewis Library
In the spirit of One Loyola, and with an eye toward collaborative action in building a library structure that is nimble, aware of the unique needs of each individual campus, and responsive to today’s and tomorrow’s faculty, students, and staff, the Provost asked that this task force be formed and comprised of key stakeholders representing the Loyola University Chicago campuses.
Task force members worked together to identify needs, solicit feedback, and describe current opportunities and challenges for building a 21st-century library. The work culminated in recommendations and a vision for a Loyola University Chicago Library System.
Final Reports
The One Loyola Library task force completed their work and produced comprehensive documentation:
These reports detail the task force’s findings, recommendations for library system integration, and data-driven insights about user needs across all campuses.
Task Force Members
Steering Committee
- Marianne Ryan, Chair - Dean, University Libraries
- Gail Hendler, Co-Chair - Associate Provost and Director, Health Sciences Library
- Patricia Scott, Co-Chair - Director, Law Library
- Abby Annala - Adjunct, Quinlan School of Business
- Emma Heet - Associate Dean, University Libraries
- Elizabeth Huggins - Librarian, Health Sciences Library
- Hong Ma - Associate Dean, University Libraries
- Joe Mitzenmacher - Librarian, Law Library
- Lucy Robbins - Assistant Director, Law Library
- Tiffany Tawzer - Librarian, Health Sciences Library
Faculty and Administrative Representatives
- Lorenzo Baber - Associate Professor, School of Education
- Emily Barman - Dean, The Graduate School
- Julia Bninski - Assistant Dean, Arrupe College
- Julie Darnell - Associate Professor, Parkinson School
- Sander Evers - Associate Professor, JFRC
- James Faught - Associate Dean, School of Law
- Jan Kelly - Assistant Professor, Stritch School of Medicine
- Carol Kostovich - Associate Professor, Niehoff School of Nursing
- Molly Marz - Administrative Assistant, University Libraries
- Goutham Menon - Dean, School of Social Work
- Mariana Miller - Assistant Dean, Institute of Pastoral Studies
- Catherine Nichols - Advanced Lecturer, Anthropology
- Jing Yang - Assistant Professor, School of Communication
Learn More
- Strategic Planning: Learn about our current strategic plan and how One Loyola Library aligns with broader University goals.
- Library Locations: Visit our locations page to learn more about all library locations and services.
- About the Libraries: Explore our about page for comprehensive information about library services and resources.
- Library Reports: Access additional strategic documents and reports about library planning and assessment.
