Getting Started
Finding Articles and Books
- University of Chicago Library Catalog This link opens in a new windowFind books, journals by title, DVDs and other materials owned by the library, both print and online.
- Scopus This link opens in a new windowArticle database of 15,000 journals in the physical sciences, engineering, earth and environmental sciences, life and health sciences, social sciences, psychology, business, and management.
- Web of Science This link opens in a new windowArticle database of literature in the sciences and social sciences. Coverage includes over 10, 000 of the highest impact journals worldwide.
- O'Reilly Learning Platform This link opens in a new windowOnline access to computer science manuals and videos from O'Reilly Publishing. (Previously known as Safari Technical Books.)
UChicago Software Tools
UChicago Virtual Lab (vLab) can be used to access certain softwares on library computers and remotely from home that the University offers including Matlab, Python and R Studio.
Library Services
- ConsultationsMeet with a librarian to discuss research strategies
- Scan and DeliverHave book chapters and articles scanned and emailed to you
- Requesting Material/Interlibrary LoanGet books and article from other libraries
- My Library AccountRenew your books online with this feature. Also known as "My account"
- ProxyIt! BookmarkletInformation on how to install Proxyit! is available on this page.
- Purchase RequestsRequest we add a book or other resource to the library collection
- Group Study RoomsGroup Study Rooms are available in Regenstein and Crerar Libraries. Only current University of Chicago students, faculty, and staff may book rooms. Reservations are limited to 4 hours per day per group.
Masters in Computational Social Science
Computing Resources
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TechBarThe IT Services TechBar, located on the first floor of the Joseph Regenstein Library, provides convenient walk-up technology support, equipment lending, conferencing spaces, and videoconferencing capabilities for the University of Chicago faculty, students, staff, and visitors.
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Computer Science Instruction Laboratory (CSIL)The Computer Science Instruction Laboratory (CSIL) on the first floor of Crerar offers Mac and Linux labs for use. Computing staff are also available to assist with questions. Also offered are training minicourses on topics such as R and Unix.
Related Guides
Off-campus Access
Almost all Library databases can be accessed from off-campus. The easiest way to do this is to use links from the Library website. You will then be prompted for your CNetID and password to authenticate yourself as an authorized user.
If you find sources through Google Scholar or other search engines, you may not automatically get access to Library resources. Use the ProxyIt bookmarklet or Libkey Nomad in these situations. There's more information on these in our guide to off-campus access.
Video: Access Library Resources Off-Campus
View the 90 second video below to learn how to access library resources off-campus.
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