Loyola University Chicago Libraries was honored to have renowned writer and Loyola alum Stuart Dybek (BS ’64, MA ’68) as our inaugural Alumni Authors Series speaker. As part of our National Library Week festivities, we hosted the event on April 26 in the Loyola Information Commons and welcomed about 70 Loyola students, faculty, staff and […]
New Collection Honors Alumni Authors
In fall 2022, we officially unveiled the Alumni Authors Collection at the Lake Shore Campus, Information Commons. Thanks to the ongoing support and dedication of our staff, faculty, and Friends Advisory board member, Dr. Peter Gilmour, the Loyola community can now enjoy browsing over 550 titles published by Loyola alums from one location. To browse […]
Alumni Author Spotlight: Jason Stacy
We are pleased to shine the Alumni Author Spotlight on Jason Stacy (PhD 2006) and his book Spoon River America, a story of how a Midwesterner’s poetry helped change a nation’s conception of itself. The Alumni Author Spotlight video series features brilliant Loyola alumni and affiliated authors throughout the year. Authors share their inspirations as well as read […]
Alumni Author Spotlight: Sister Karen Lueck
Come and take a look at our Alumni Author Spotlight on Sister Karen Lueck (MA 1991) and her book, Cheering for the Good: Leading When It Matters. Sister Karen urges everyone to step up and be the change. The Alumni Author Spotlight video series features brilliant Loyola alumni and affiliated authors throughout the year. Authors share their inspirations […]
Alumni Author Spotlight: Eric Kessler
This month’s Alumni Author Spotlight is on Eric Kessler (MEd ’19) and his book, A Walk Through Rogers Park, an illustrative journey of his walks around his neighborhood during 2020. The Alumni Author Spotlight video series features brilliant Loyola alumni and affiliated authors throughout the year. Authors share their inspirations as well as read excerpts from their work. […]
National Friends of Libraries Week: October 17-23
Our Friends of the University Libraries group was founded more than twelve years ago as an organization that supports our vision of being Loyola’s gateway to the world of information and scholarship. Through an annual gift, individuals become “Friends” or members who support our mission of providing user-focused services and collections in an inviting, collaborative, […]
Alumni Author Spotlight: Greg Murray
Check out our next Alumni Author Spotlight: Greg Murray (BBA ’04) is a photographer and advocate for dogs, especially pit bulls. Greg shares with us an excerpt from one of his books, Pit Bull Heroes. The Alumni Author Spotlight video series features brilliant Loyola alumni and affiliated authors throughout the year. Authors share their inspirations as well as read […]
Free Speaker Programs
Every year, the University Libraries offers free programs such as author talks, panel discussions, and speaker presentations to facilitate the academic pursuits and cultural enrichment of Loyola and the community. Below are recordings of programs we presented in 2020-2021. We hope you will enjoy viewing them! Dr. Peter Gilmour, founding Friends of the University Libraries […]
National Library Week 2021
This year’s theme for National Library Week is Welcome to Your Library, which promotes the vital role that libraries play in offering resources and providing services for all, whether in-person or online. Our University Libraries staff and faculty have worked tirelessly to respond to library users’ needs and to adapt and innovate procedures to support […]
Alumni Author Spotlight: James Mastaler, PhD
Loyola alumni author James Mastaler, (MA ’08, PhD ’15) shares with us an excerpt from his book, Woven Together: Faith and Justice for the Earth and the Poor, at this month’s Alumni Author Spotlight. The Alumni Author Spotlight video series features brilliant Loyola alumni and affiliated authors throughout the year. Authors share their inspirations as […]