The Loyola Archives and Special Collections is now the home of the Follett Archives. During the past year, Kathy Young, University Archivist and Curator of Rare Books, worked closely with Todd Litzsinger, CEO of Follett Corporation, Jean Follett, Historian, Loyola’s Family Business Center, and Quinlan School of Business to bring the collection to Loyola. Founded […]
University Libraries Receives Grant to Enhance Study Spaces
Loyola University Chicago Libraries received a $25,000 grant through the Office of the Illinois Secretary of State and Illinois State Library. The On the Road to Recovery: Transforming Library Spaces grant offering provides funds from the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA) for emergency relief and support to libraries as library spaces are modified in […]
Spring Celebrations
Even though it has been rainy these past couple of days, the Loyola University Chicago Libraries are celebrating the arrival of spring and upcoming celebrations with friends and families. We curated displays and online library research guides highlighting books (print & eBooks), films (streaming & DVDs), and online resources. This is an opportunity for you […]
Celebrating Diversity for Poetry Month
The month of April is Poetry Month, and the Loyola University Libraries traditionally highlight the diverse poetry collections we have available for students, faculty, and staff. The following selections were made by several of our library staff members. Also please visit our Poetry Month LibGuide here. Esther Belin is a Diné (Navajo) poet, writer, and […]
Resources on Women’s History
Through our library research guides, we feature resources to celebrate commemorative months and days. You will learn about our recommendations on books, eBooks, films, and many more including online resources that may be of interest to the Loyola University Chicago community. For any questions please contact Annette Alvarado, Research & Learning Librarian, at aalvarado2@luc.edu. Check out this […]
University Libraries co-sponsors “Voices in Resistance Speaker Series”
Loyola’s Department of Modern Languages and Literatures (Language Learning Resource Center)’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee will be hosting an online event on Tuesday, April 12 at 4PM called “Albert Memmi: The Politics and Poetics of Resistance.” This event is part of the Voices in Resistance speaker series. Featured speakers are Professors Lia Brozgal (UCLA) […]