Hours

Monday - Thursday

9:00AM - 12:00PM

1:00PM - 4:00PM 

Friday

Remote Reference Only

Please check our calendar for updates on class session times, events, and closures.

Appointments are required to use the Loyola University Chicago Archives and Special Collections.

Please consult our current hours and Access Policy for further information. Please use the Ask the Archivist form to make appointments.

All researchers, including students visiting for classes, must wear masks while in the Loyola University Chicago Archives and Special Collections. This is for the protection of researchers who may be allergic to some materials as well as for the protection of these unique collections.

Cudahy Library room 217
Lake Shore Campus
1032 W. Sheridan Road
Chicago, IL 60660

Entrance to Cudahy Library is through the Information Commons.

By Train

Take the Red Line to the Loyola stop. Cross Sheridan at Loyola Avenue and enter the campus through the gates. Walk east towards Lake Michigan until you see the Information Commons. Enter Cudahy Library through the Information Commons.

By Bus

Bus routes 147 and 151 stop at the Lake Shore Campus in Rogers Park. Exit the bus at Kenmore and Sheridan, enter campus through the gates and walk north and east towards Lake Michigan until you see the Information Commons. Enter Cudahy Library through the Information Commons.

The Loyola Archives and Special Collections is open to all researchers interested in using our collections. 

Priority is given to Loyola classes, students, staff, and faculty. All researchers must abide by our Access Policy, Reading Room Rules, and Reproduction and Use Policy in addition to University Libraries and campus policies.