News about library resources and services for DePaul University students, faculty, staff, alumni and friends
This year, the DePaul University Library had the opportunity to make research published by DePaul faculty more accessible with publisher Taylor & Francis. Ten articles that were originally published as closed access have now been converted to open access. Open access publishing makes scholarly research freely and permanently available online,
Congratulations to the DePaul University Class of 2026! The Library will close early on Friday, June 12th at 6PM and remain closed on Saturday, June 13th and Sunday, June 14th during Graduation Weekend. The John T. Richardson Library and Loop Library will reopen on Monday, June 15 with Summer Quarter
This academic year, DePaul University Library staff committed to purchasing more new library materials from local, independent businesses than ever before. Over the past year, the library has purchased nearly 200 books and 50 vinyl records from local stores including Three Avenues Bookshop (3009 N Southport Ave) and Reckless Records
Each year, the DePaul University Library celebrates the research of first-year writing students through the Library Research Prize. This year, we are pleased to announce our two winners, Madison Mayes for the essay “The Fraught Field of Sensory Processing Disorder” and Faith Okorie for “Negotiating the Female Athlete Paradox: Femininity,
The DePaul University Library will be closed on Monday, 5/25, in observance of Memorial Day. The John T. Richardson Library will be open on Saturday and Sunday, May 23-24: Saturday, 5/23, 10AM-6PM Sunday, 5/24, 10AM-midnight Please see our Hours page for details. To continue your research online even while the
Generative artificial intelligence can be exciting, intriguing, and overwhelming all at once. To support students, faculty, and staff in navigating generative AI and its role in the information landscape, the DePaul University Library is pleased to announce the Generative Artificial Intelligence Research Guide, a new resource aligned with the principles
Are you already thinking about your summer to-read list? Do you listen to audiobooks on your commute to school? 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 Palace Project app! Through our participation
You are invited to our Open Textbook Launch Party! Join the DePaul University Library as we celebrate the completion of three open textbooks by DePaul faculty and instructors. Faculty authors will introduce their new textbooks and speak about their experience developing an open textbook. Register to attend the party on
Yes, we are open during Spring Break! The DePaul University Library will operate with reduced hours for Spring Break starting Saturday, 3/21. Regular hours for Spring Quarter will resume on Monday, 3/30. For additional details, please check Library Hours. John T. Richardson Library Saturday, 3/21-Sunday, 3/22 10AM-6PM Monday, 3/23-Friday, 3/27
In response to the volatile and expanding gaming industry, DePaul Library staff are excited to announce the official opening of the Game Room at the John T. Richardson Library; a brand-new lab space available to the DePaul community. Based on feedback and the popularity of our video game collection, we