Starting Points
These are the most essential databases for articles and books in the physical sciences.
- Library CatalogFind find books, journals, electronic resources and other materials. The Library Catalog also searches Library web pages, photofiles, and more.
- My AccountsRenew your books online and keep track of what you have out
- Scopus This link opens in a new window
- Web of Science This link opens in a new window
Library Services
- ConsultationsMeet with a librarian to discuss research strategies
- 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.
Related Guides
How to Access the Library's Online Resources
Access to the Library's online e-books, journals and databases is restricted to current students, faculty, and staff with University of Chicago computing accounts (CNet ID) and to users conducting research within Library buildings.
For instructions and tips, see Connecting to Electronic Resources.
BrowZine 400
BrowZine™ @ UChicago!
A browsable newsstand of the library's top journals. Easily find, read, and monitor thousands of scholarly journals directly from your iPad. BrowZine is available for UChicago users.
EndNote and Zotero
EndNote and Zotero are research management tools that helps you collect, organize, and share citations from library databases and catalogs. The Library provides training resources and services to help you use these tools effectively and efficiently.
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