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VIRTUAL LIBRARY- LEWIS UNIVERSITY LIBRARY AT SAINT AUGUSTINE COLLEGE

Header image and title for the Virtual Library- Lewis University Library @ St. Augustine College homepage. Image is of a student wearing a virtual reality headset in a library. On the left side of the image, there is a circular graphic that says "Virtual Library- Lewis University Library at St. Augustine College"Welcome to the Virtual Library (Lewis University Library @ St. Augustine College)! This page is your guide to all resources available to you through the Library, like eBooks and databases to aid with your research. You will also find information on beginning the research process, how to schedule a research appointment, and how to utilize tutoring services. 

Hours of Service & Location

Virtual Assistance

Monday-Thursday 10:30AM - 6:30PM

Friday 9:00AM - 4:30PM

Zoom Appointment Availability

Monday-Thursday 11:00AM - 5:30PM

Friday 9:30AM-4:00PM

In-Person

 Monday & Wednesday  10AM - 6:30pm

Contact the Librarian

[ TEXT or CALL: 773-878-3710 ] | [ EMAIL: library@staugustine.lewisu.edu ]

Ask a Detailed Question
Make a Research Appointment

IT HELP DESK

helpdesk@staugustine.edu

773-878-3855

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Tell us how we can make this website better for you, whether that be concerns, questions, or recommendations. Please e-mail your confidential comments to:

library@staugustine.lewisu.edu 

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Research 101 link

eBooks link

Articles and Databases link

Research Guides link

Introduction to Library Resources

ARTICLES FROM ACADEMIC JOURNALS AND DATABASES

  • Academic and scholarly content available electronically for your research needs
  • Searchable list of all available library databases to find the best one for your research

E-BOOKS

  • E-Book databases provide hundreds of thousands of digital books on all subjects

RESEARCH 101

  • This page features instructional information to help you get started with your research as well as some tips and tricks for strategic searching

WRITING CENTER

  • Assistance with writing assignments is available whenever the librarian is in the office or on Zoom as well as during writing tutoring shift hours

INTERLIBRARY LOAN SERVICES

  • Physical books and journal articles not available at the SAC Library may be borrowed from other libraries at no cost. Contact library@staugustine.lewisu.edu to request an interlibrary loan

LOYOLA UNIVERSITY CHICAGO LIBRARIES ACCESS 

  • Currently enrolled St. Augustine College students, full-time faculty, and staff may access LUC library locations during open hours, including Cudahy Library, the Information Commons, and Lewis Library. SAC visitors must show their SAC ID card and a current, government-issued photo ID at the library entrance.
  • SAC users may borrow LUC library books and other materials by registering for borrowing privileges at the Cudahy Library circulation desk during weekday business hours (8:30 AM - 5:30 PM, Monday through Friday). Please bring your SAC ID card in order to create a library account. Once registered, SAC users may borrow LUC library materials for up to 6 weeks. Borrowing privileges must be renewed annually.