The Loop Campus Library and computer labs will close at 8:00pm on election night, November 4th and the DePaul Center building access will be restricted beginning at 7:00pm.  Libraries at DePaul’s other campuses will be open normal hours that evening.  All buildings and academic functions at the Loop Campus will be closed down by 8:30 so students, faculty, and staff are able to leave campus before the rally in nearby Grant Park for Senator Obama begins at 8:30.  Chicago city officials anticipate as many as one million people may attend the rally.

John T. Richardson Library now opens at 10:00am on Sundays during the academic quarter.  This gives students two additional hours to use the library's quiet and group study space, collections, and computer labs. In additional to having two Windows computer labs, the Richardson Library also has a Mac lab located in the Media Center on the first floor. Not only can you complete your course work on our Mac's, but you can also listen to the library's music CDs or watch videos. And now CDs and videos can also be checked out for your use in your dorm room or home!

An important word of caution:  Never leave your personal valuables unattended (laptop, wallet, purse, cell phone, expensive textbooks or bookbags that contain them) in the library, labs, student center or other public space.  While it is inconvenient to pack these up and take them with you to the snack machine, restroom, or just around the corner, far too many of our students and visitors have found it is a most unhappy inconvenience and expense to replace these items.