How can I search for books?

Library Catalog: Look for books, DVDs, ebooks, and electronic articles at Loyola.

Browsing: Books covering religious practices, beliefs, history of religion, and religion by country can be found in the following Library of Congress call number range: 

• BL1-BL2790
• You can use the catalog to browse by Library of Congress call numbers. 

Where is my book?

• Cudahy Floor Maps 
• Lewis Floor Maps 

Location details: 

• Stacks: Your book is on a shelf in either Cudahy or Lewis.
• Reserves: Your book is at the circulation desk of Lewis or Cudahy. 
• Library Storage: Submit a request and someone will get it for you!
• Reference: Your book is shelved in the reference area.

For more information about the library's resources, including:

• borrowing books
• course reserves
• interlibrary loan/document delivery
• study spaces, and
• navigating the physical library

visit the Library Services page. 

Chat with a librarian

The Research and Learning Department provides research assistance via online chat, email, and virtual and in-person appointments.

Loyola University Library Staff Research Help Chat Hours:

• Sunday: noon – 10 PM
• Monday-Thursday: 9 AM – 10 PM
• Friday: 9 AM – 5 PM
• Saturday: 10 AM – 6 PM

24 hour Research Help Chat is provided by partner libraries who do not work at Loyola University Chicago, but are familiar with our library resources.