Resources for Current Students

Getting Started

Find your DePaul Library ID number
Your 14 digit borrower ID allows you to request books online.
Set up your Interlibrary Loan account
Use Interlibrary Loan to request articles that the Library does not have access to electronically.
Customize Google Scholar to search DePaul resources
Let Google Scholar detect when DePaul has access to an article or other resource.
Set up your device to use DePaul Wireless
Configure your laptop, mobile phone or tablet to use campus wi-fi.
Check out our Research 101 guide.
Learn how to do research in the academic library for your class papers and more.

Navigating the Library

Floor Plans:

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.

Why Should I Ask a Librarian?

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: Books and Media

Books

You may borrow as many DePaul books as you like for four weeks, and renew them as often as you like (unless someone else recalls them). To avoid late fees or fines, logon and renew books online.

Our I-Share program allows you to request and borrow books directly from 90+ academic libraries in Illinois. Books usually arrive in 3-4 days.

Movies and CDs

The DePaul Library has an in-depth collection of movies -- popular as well as documentaries -- and CDs across the music spectrum. You may borrow 2 DVDs (or videos) and 2 CDs at a time for one week.

Learn more about Borrowing Policies and Privileges

Ask a Librarian

Make an Appointment

You can also contact us by:

Phone

Text

Library Hours