The Writing Center Library Outpost will be open during exam week only on Friday, November 20th, from 11:00am to 3:00pm.

During the time the Outpost is closed, students can take advantage of evening and weekend hours at the main Writing Center locations, 11/18 thru 11/21:

Lincoln Park Office, 250 McGaw Hall
Wednesday, November 18: 10:00 – 5:00
Thursday, November 19: 10:00 – 8:00  
Friday, November 20: 10:00 – 5:00 
Saturday, November 21: 11:00 – 4:00
 
Loop Office, 1620 Lewis Center
Wednesday, November 18: 10:00 – 5:00
Thursday, November 19: 10:00 – 8:00  
Friday, November 20: 10:00 – 5:00 

Looking for a quiet place to study for finals in the wee hours of the morning? The Richardson Library has you covered! The Library will be open for DePaul students 24 hours a day from 7:30am Tuesday, November 17th, through 10:00pm Tuesday, November 24th.

The entrance of the library will be locked at 11:00pm and library access will be restricted to the DePaul community at this time.  Students can enter the library by swiping their DePaul IDs through the card reader located to the left of the main entrance. At the same time, during the hours of 11:00am-7:00am, the outer doors of the building will be locked and students may enter the building using the cardswipe entrance on the west (Quad side) doors only. DePaul security will be patrolling the library throughout the night to ensure safety.

For study breaks, DePaul Dining Services will be offering coffee, tea, and other beverages, as well as a variety of snacks, for purchase in Kelly Hall (outside the main entrance to the Library) from 11:00pm until 7:00am.

Good luck, students! 

Bogged down with research?  Unsure of where to start?  Reference Librarians are available to help you. Just come to the reference desk at the campus of your choice and we'll give you guidance on where to start.  If you need more time with a librarian, set up an appointment for a Research Consultation to discuss your research topic one-on-one without interruption.  Our skilled and friendly librarians will guide you through the research process and demonstrate effective searches in the library catalog and databases.  Don't spend hours at home struggling!  Schedule a research consultation this quarter.

Facility Operations and ComEd will be conducting necessary maintenance work in the CDM Center, and as a result, Information Services will be shutting down all servers and applications located in the CDM Center this weekend.  Please note that network and telecommunication services in other Loop buildings may also be affected.  IS anticipates bringing down critical systems at 6pm on Saturday the 26th and to have the critical systems restored by noon on Sunday the 27th. 

During this time frame, the following major technology systems will not be available:

• Campus Connection
• Systems requiring your Campus Connection credentials
• DePaul e-mail systems
• Library Systems
• Blackboard
• All DePaul websites except www.depaul.edu
• Network file and print services
• Wireless access on all campuses
• PeopleSoft access

If you work in the CDM center, please make sure that you turn off all computers or any sensitive electronic equipment before you leave for the day on Friday, September 25th. 
 

The library is pleased to announce that Writing Center will again staff an Outpost at the Lincoln Park Campus library.

Students may drop in for consultations at tables located near the Reference Desks. Appointments are not necessary--the Library Outpost operates on a first-come first-served basis.

Lincoln Park Library Outpost, Richardson Library (2350 N. Kenmore Ave.)
Tuesday: 12 pm-5 pm
Wednesday: 12 pm-5 pm
Thursday: 12 pm-5 pm

For more information on how the Writing Center can help you, please visit:
http://condor.depaul.edu/~writing/index.html

ScienceDirect has scheduled a downtime for maintenance on Saturday, September 19, from 7am-8pm, which will affect full-text access to over 1600 e-journals normally available through the Library's website. During this downtime, please use our journal title search box to find possible alternative methods of access to specific journal titles, including print versions or electronic access through an alternate vendor: http://library.depaul.edu/Find/articles.aspx

With a high temperature of about 70 today, it certainly feels like back to school time! The start of Fall Quarter is almost upon us, and the Libraries will resume normal hours starting next week on the first day of classes. For those students already on campus for Immersion Week, we thought we'd tackle some commonly asked questions:

Where is the Library?

We have two main locations: Lincoln Park (Richardson Library), on the corner of Fullerton and Kenmore, and the Loop Library, 10th floor, DePaul Center

What is my Library ID number?

This is the 14 digit number on the back of your DePaul ID card, starting with 20511

Are there restrooms on the first floor of the Richardson Library?

Yes! They are located on the west side of the first floor, over by Haber Lounge

How many books can I check out at a time, and how long can I keep them?

The sky's the limit! You can check out as many books as you need. Most books have a loan period of 4 weeks for undergrads and 8 weeks for graduate students. See our privileges page for more information: http://library.depaul.edu/services/borrowFromDePaul.aspx

Can I connect my laptop to a wireless network in the Library?

Both Library locations feature wireless hotspots on the DePaul wireless network. See wireless.depaul.edu for complete instructions

How late is the library open?

During the Quarter, the Loop Library is open until 10:00pm during the week, and the Richardson Library is open until midnight, with extended, 24 hour access during Finals Week

Can I get help with my research?

But of course! We're here to help! Talk to a librarian in person at the Reference Desks at both the Richardson Library and the Loop Library. Can't make it in? Give us a call, send us an email, or IM with dpulibrarian: http://depaul.cb.docutek.com/vrlplus/vrl_entry.asp
For help with an in-depth research project, make an appointment to work one-on-one with a librarian: http://library.depaul.edu/About/displayFAQ.aspx?f=191

 

Our apologies to anybody who attempted to contact us over the weekend and could not get through. You can always telephone any Reference Desk for immediate assistance:

Lincoln Park 773-325-7863
Loop  312-362-8432
Law 312-362-6894
Naperville  312-476-4554
O'Hare 312-476-3611
Oak Forest  708-633-9096
Rolling Meadows 847-476-4846

Our instant message (IM) service is also available on the library home page (lower right corner) if you would like to reach us that way or send us a text message at 773-809-4DPU [that's 773-809-4378]

 

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Congratulations graduating seniors!!!  We often get questions about alumni library privileges so here's a quick rundown of the services and access to the collection you can expect.  You will be able to: 

• Check out books from DePaul (4 week checkout) 

• Check out videos and cds from DePaul (2 items for 7 days)

• Enjoy on campus access to computers and most article databases through the labs in the Richardson Library and Loop Library with an alumni i.d.

• Receive the same friendly service and help with research questions

For a full list of alumni privileges, visit the alumni privileges page on the library's website. If you’ll be relocating to another city, most public libraries provide remote access to library databases. Also, bear in mind that many public universities allow on-site public access to online resources, since they are funded by taxpayers.

Congrats again and we hope to see you back here soon!