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USML LIBRARY UPDATE
The USML Library is open to the public for the fall semester during the campus's open hours from 9:00am to 5:00pm daily. All current USML students, faculty, and staff have access to the library according to its regular schedule, https://usml.libcal.com/hours/. Masks are presently required to be worn and social distancing practiced by all patrons while in the Library. If you have any questions about our hours, services, or policies, please contact DeAnne Besetzny, 847.970.4821.
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The library's electronic resources and services are available to all USML enrolled students and faculty, both on campus and remotely. Select resources are also accessible to USML alumni. Interlibrary loan services through other college/university libraries in Illinois or nationally/internationally are available as well. Library staff are on site to provide support as needed. For research assistance or any other questions, you are welcome to contact us (Library Staff Page).
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Members of the Association of Chicago Theological Schools (ACTS) and all I-Share libraries have access to our collections through I-Share. More information on the campus' reopening can be found on the USML home page (https://usml.edu).
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