Overview

Established in 1928, the University Archives serves as the institutional memory of Loyola University Chicago. Serving all Loyola campuses, the University Archives collects, organizes, preserves, and makes accessible in a central location non-current University records of enduring historical, legal, and administrative value. These records document how Loyola fulfills its mission and reflect the accomplishments that have given Loyola University Chicago its unique identity by promoting knowledge and understanding of the origins, programs, and goals of the University.

Records to Transfer

Types of records to be transferred to the University Archives include, but are not limited to, reports, minutes, agendas, syllabi, brochures, flyers, publications, photographs, film, and video of events and people, and administrative files.

Both analog (physical) and digital records are acepted. 

Records Not Accepted

Records not accepted include records such as student transcripts, applications, and other documents containing sensitive information. These documents are destroyed when found in the records.

Confidentiality Policy

University records are subject to a 20 year embargo according to our University Records Confidentiality Policy

 

Further Information

For information on transferring records to the University Archives, consult the Short List.

For information on the University's records management program, consult the 2012 Records Retention Policy.

 

Please contact Kathy Young, University Archivist, at kyoung3@luc.edu or 773-508-2661, with any questions.