Jamie Wittenberg named dean of University Libraries
Loyola University Chicago has appointed Jamie Wittenberg as dean of University Libraries, effective January 1, 2026. Wittenberg brings extensive experience in academic library leadership, research data management, and open scholarship. She currently serves as assistant dean for research and innovation strategies at the University of Colorado Boulder Libraries, where she oversees collections, technical services, and […]
New Display: National Library of Medicine Traveling Exhibit
The University Libraries has been selected by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to host their Traveling Exhibition from October 20 to November 29. AIDS, Posters, and Stories of Public Health: A People’s History of a Pandemic features six physical posters showcasing images created by artists, activists, and community workers. The exhibit also includes a […]
Supporting Student Success through Tuition Scholarship
The University Libraries is proud to announce this academic year’s Student Employee Scholarship, an initiative launched last fall designed to support student workers across Loyola University Chicago’s Lake Shore and Water Tower campuses. This scholarship program celebrates the dedication and contributions of student employees who balance academic commitments with their roles in the library. Applications […]
University Libraries and ITS Collaborate to Host Annual Showcase
Save the date: Tuesday, October 7 | 9:00am-3:30pm | Lake Shore Campus | Damen Student Center | Co-Hosted by Information Technology Services and University Libraries Please join us for the 2025 Information & Technology Showcase on Tuesday, October 7. The event will be held on the Lake Shore Campus in the Damen Student Center and […]
Youth Exploring Community Issues Through Research and Action
This summer, the University Libraries partnered with the Civic Leadership Academy to host an interactive workshop for rising 8th graders from across Chicago as part of an overall initiative called Practicing Democracy in Communities through Loyola’s School of Education. The workshop invited students to explore pressing community issues—such as immigration, education, public safety, and the […]
Loyola Language Study Article Published: Celebrating the work of Vincent V. Herr, S.J. (1901-1970)
Dr. Marjorie Lorch, Professor of Neurolinguistics at Birkbeck, University of London, has been a visiting scholar at the Loyola Archives and Special Collections several times for the past few years. Dr. Lorch created this digital exhibit based on the Vincent V. Herr, S.J. papers with the assistance of Loyola University Archivist Kathy Young in March 2023. The […]