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: Connie Fletcher, PhD
The University Libraries is proud to show you a video of alumna, Connie Fletcher, PhD (CAS ’70), who reads an excerpt from one of her books, What Cops Know. 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 […]
Alumni Author Spotlight Video Series
The University Libraries is proud to announce a new video series, Alumni Author Spotlight, where brilliant Loyola alumni and affiliated authors will be featured throughout the year. The authors will share their inspirations as well as read excerpts from their work. The Alumni Author Spotlight is an extension of a special resource, Alumni Authors catalog, […]
Continuity of Library Services
As of Monday, March 23, Loyola University Chicago classes are online and so are we! All library buildings are closed until further notice. All library staff are working off-site, with no access to archives, physical book collections or other materials. Library services continue to be available online at libraries.luc.edu. Thank you for your patience and […]
2016 Race to the White House: Speaker Series (photos)
On November 7, 2016 the Loyola University Libraries welcomed Elizabeth Tandy Shermer, PhD for the Friends of the Loyola Libraries Speaker Series: 2016 Race to the White House: Its Highs, Lows, and Historical Precedents. She discussed the highs and lows of the 2016 election to consider how unprecedented this unforgettable race was and how it […]
Focus on the Book: The Ames Almanack (video)
On Tuesday, December 8, 2015, the Loyola University Libraries and the Newberry Library welcomed Susan M. Allen, PhD, Director, California Rare Book School, who presented The Other Book: The Ames Almanack Opens a Window on Colonial America at the Third Annual Focus on the Book. We are pleased to provide you with a video of […]
Focus on the Book: The Ames Almanack (photos)
On Tuesday, December 8, 2015, the Loyola University Libraries and the Newbery Library welcomed Susan M. Allen, PhD, Director, California Rare Book School, who presented The Other Book: The Ames Almanack Opens a Window on Colonial America at the Third Annual Focus on the Book. Read full details of the event here. To view photos […]
Civil War Chicago: Speaker Series (photos)
On Tuesday, October 20, 2015, the Loyola University Libraries welcomed distinguished scholars and Loyola alumni Theodore J. Karamanski (BA ’75, MA ’78, PhD ’79) and Eileen M. McMahon (BA ’79, MA ’83, PhD ’89), editors of Civil War Chicago: Eyewitness to History for the Friends of the Loyola Libraries Speaker Series. Drs. Karamanski and McMahon […]
Book Discussion: The Third Coast
Book Discussion: The Third Coast by Thomas Dyja Moderator: Janette Kopacz from the Chicago Public Library Location: Room 727, Corboy Law Center 25 East Pearson Water Tower Campus Date: Thursday, October 15, 2015 2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. In conjunction with the Chicago Public Library’s One Book, One Chicago Come join the Discussion! For more […]
Book Discussion: The Warmth of Other Suns
Book Discussion: The Warmth of Other Suns by Isabel Wilkerson Moderator: Janette Kopacz from the Chicago Public Library Location: Room 727, Corboy Law Center 25 East Pearson Water Tower Campus Date: Thursday, October 17, 2013 2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. In conjunction with the Chicago Public Library’s One Book, One Chicago Come join the Discussion! […]