Celebrate National Library Week with University Libraries!
Mark your calendars and get ready to celebrate National Library Week from April 7 to 11! This special week’s theme is ‘Drawn to the Library’ which will highlight the invaluable role of libraries, librarians, and library staff in strengthening communities and transforming lives. We are excited to bring you a variety of engaging and enriching […]
Stay Informed: Free Access to Top Newspapers with your Loyola ID
Did you know that as a Loyola student, faculty, or staff, you get free access to significant newspaper platforms like The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, and The New York Times? Be sure to stay updated on news, culture, and whatever interests you without a paywall. How? It’s simple: On the library website, use […]
Supporting Our Student Workers: The New Scholarship Fund
The University Libraries is excited to announce the launch of the new Student Employee Scholarship Fund, designed to recognize and support the important contributions of our student workers across all campus library locations. This fund aims to provide financial assistance to help offset the educational expenses of undergraduate and graduate students currently employed by the […]
Join Our Team: Be Part of the University Libraries
Join our team at Loyola University Chicago Libraries. We are seeking talented professionals to join our expanding team. If you’re passionate about academic libraries, leadership, and fostering a collaborative learning environment, we want to hear from you! Apply today and be part of the future of library services at Loyola Chicago! ================ At Loyola University […]
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 […]
Reflecting on 50 Years of Service: Yolande Wersching, PhD
The University Libraries faculty and staff are honored to have worked with Yolande Wersching, head of Lewis Library located at the Water Tower Campus. Wersching arrived at Loyola as a reserves and reference librarian in 1971. After serving in a variety of roles in technical services, cataloging, interlibrary loan, bibliographical projects, and interdepartmental liaison work, […]