News about library resources and services for DePaul University students, faculty, staff, alumni and friends
The library is very excited to announce some big changes to our Loanable Technology collection. Read on for details about all the updates you can expect this fall, including: A brand new system for browsing long-term loanable tech items available at both the Richardson Library and the Loop Library Online
The DePaul University Library will be closed on Monday, September 7th, for Labor Day. The John T. Richardson Library will be open on Saturday and Sunday this weekend, as usual, with summer hours from 10AM-6PM. The Richardson Library and the Loop Library will reopen on Tuesday, September 8th, and both
Earlier this year I curated a pop-up exhibition of Ediciones Vigía artists’ books as part of my Ellin M. Kelly Internship in Special Collections and Archives. The exhibit, which ran from May 21st—22nd, featured twenty-two Cuban artists’ books from the 1990s. In Cuba during the 1980s, mass-produced paperbacks were the
At this year’s Academic Convocation, DePaul librarian Kelly Hallisy will be honored with a Staff Excellence Award. This award recognizes staff members whose service represents the highest standards of quality and effectiveness and is presented to individuals who demonstrate innovation, initiative and collaboration in their efforts to support DePaul’s mission
Do you still have books left on your summer reading list? Are you looking for audiobooks to listen to on your Labor Day road trip? Did you previously use Boundless and want to know where to find our e-books now? Popular fiction, non-fiction, and audiobooks are now available in the
The DePaul University Library will be closed on Friday, 8/21, for a staff professional development day. We look forward to helping you gear up for the new school year when we reopen! The John T. Richardson Library will reopen on Saturday, 8/22, with summer weekend hours, and the Loop Library
Earlier this spring, I had the opportunity as an Ellin M. Kelly Intern to curate materials for a pop-up exhibition and special event featuring Sister Helen Prejean. This post focuses on the legacy of Sr. Helen as an advocate for the abolition of the death penalty, the recent release of
In partnership with the College of DuPage, and with support from the RAILS grant for Continuing Education, the DePaul University Library co-hosted the 26th annual Information Literacy Summit on May 1, 2026, at the College of DuPage in Glen Ellyn. The summit brought together an in-person audience of over 120
The DePaul University Library will be closed on Friday, July 3rd and Saturday, July 4th in observance of Independence Day. The John T. Richardson Library and online research help will reopen on Sunday, July 5th with regular summer hours. Have a safe and enjoyable holiday! To continue your research online
The DePaul University Library is updating our Loanable Technology Collection! As we prepare to add new equipment, review and repair the current collection, and update check-out procedures, we’d like to share these updates: Starting June 22nd, long-term loanable technology and accessories, such as video game consoles and cameras, will be