Resources for Current Students

Navigating the Library

• Floor Plans:
• John T. Richardson Library Floor Plan 
• Loop Library Floor Plan

• Research Help
  Stop by the research help desk or contact us through our Ask a Librarian IM or email service for assistance with your research questions.
• Computer Labs
  Find a list of labs inside the library and around campus.
• Course Reserves
  Find out if your instructor has placed any materials online or in the library for your specific course.  Print materials are available at the Access Services Desk.

Getting Help

• Ask a Librarian
  Get help in-person at our research help desks, via IM, text, email and phone. For more extensive research help, you can set up an appointment to meet with a librarian.
• Research Guides
  Get subject-specific suggestions for resources and search strategies.
• Tutorials & Videos
  Teach yourself how to do common research tasks and use library resources through these short videos and tutorials.

• Conquer information overload.
• Support your papers with reliable facts, evidence, and analysis.
• Learn the research skills you need to get better grades and excel in your career.
• Save time and find the most useful information quickly and easily.
• Meet your goals with personalized help tailored to your needs and interests.

Borrowing

You can borrow books, media, video games, chargers, and more!

If DePaul doesn't have the books or media you need, you can borrow them through I-Share, a network of 90+ academic libraries in Illinois. Request them using LibrarySearch. Materials usually arrive in 3-5 days. 

Learn more about your borrowing privileges