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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, such as electronic resources like eBooks and databases to aid you in your research. You'll also find information to help you get started in your research, information about scheduling a research appointment, and information about tutoring services at St. Augustine. Thanks for visiting and happy researching!

Contact the Librarian

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

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IT HELP DESK

helpdesk@staugustine.edu

773-878-3855

Hours:
  • Virtual Assistance (online/email/phone/text)
    • Sunday-Thursday 10AM - 6:30PM
  • In-Person
    • Monday & Wednesday  10am - 6:30pm
  • Zoom Appointment Availability
    • Sunday-Thursday 10:30AM - 5:30PM

Physical Location:

The Office for the Virtual Library is located in the Student Success Center at the Main Campus - 2nd Floor 

1345 W. Argyle Street
Chicago, Illinois 60640
773-878-3710

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library@staugustine.lewisu.edu 

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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.