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USML LIBRARY UPDATE
As of Monday, June 14, the USML Library is now fully open to the public as well as to all students, faculty, and staff during its regular summer hours:
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday 8:30am – 4:30pm
Tuesday and Thursday 8:30am – 9:00pm
We will also be open on the following summer weekends:
Saturday, June 19, 9:00am – 4:30pm
Sunday, June 20, 1:00pm – 4:30pm
Saturday, July 10, 9:00am – 4:30pm
Sunday, July 11, 1:00pm – 4:30pm
Mask use and social distancing in the library are no longer required of anyone fully vaccinated. If you have not been fully vaccinated, we ask that you continue to wear a mask and practice social distancing. If you have any questions about our hours, services, or policies, please contact DeAnne Besetzny, 847.970.4821.
Access to Resources
The library's electronic resources and services are available to all USML enrolled students and faculty from on and off-campus. Select resources are also available 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).
ACTS / I-Share Libraries
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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