A very warm welcome to everyone at the beginning of a new academic year 2020-2021! As of Monday, September 21st 2020, the Learning Resource Centre will resume extended opening hours. The following precautions are in place to ensure compliance with safe distancing requirements:

Library Opening Hours:
Monday to Sunday  08:45 am to 10 pm (closed 12 noon to 1 pm for disinfection).

Open Areas:
Library stacks, studying desks, computer workstations & printing/photocopying.

Maximum Capacity (1,000): 
Entry is on a first-come-first-served basis within the capacity limit. Real-time occupancy will be displayed at the entrance.

Eligible Users:
UIC students and staff members with a valid UIC photo identification card for verification.

Health Protection Measures:

• A security checkpoint has been set up at the entrance of the LRC to measure users’ temperature and verify their UIC valid photo identification cards. 

• Users are reminded to wear a face mask at all times when they are in the library building.

• Please queue according to indicators on the floor, sit on unmarked seats and observe social distancing.

• Always disinfect hands with alcohol-based sanitizer before touching books, equipment, or any other facilities. Maintain good hand hygiene at all times.

• Do not reshelve books after reading; simply place books on nearby book carts, and we will collect and disinfect them before returning them to the shelves.

• Never leave your personal belongings unattended in the library as they can be damaged by disinfectant sprays. The LRC is not responsible for any loss or damage to personal property. 

• In case of any physical discomfort or emergency, contact the Circulation Desk on the second floor at 0756-3620317.

Please also note that library materials borrowed in the first semester of 2019-2020 and thereafter will come due on September 30th 2020 (except those with a due date after September 30th). If you have any concerns, please contact the Circulation Desk at 0756-3620317.