Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago
Everyone is welcome to consult the Library’s print and electronic collections by visiting the Library.
Current faculty, students, and benefits eligible staff from the Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago are also eligible for:
- Quarterly Borrowing (three automatic renewals and a 25 concurrent item limit)
- Paging & Pickup (request UChicago Library materials in advance for pickup)
- Interlibrary Loan (request materials and scans from other libraries)
- Scan & Deliver (request scans of articles and book chapters from UChicago Library collections)
Library accounts for new and current LSTC faculty, academics, students, and staff are created and updated automatically. If you believe your account has expired in error, please contact the ID & Privileges Office.
See our guide for LSTC and McCormick patrons for more information about using the Library.
Claim a UChicago CNetID
Before you get a UChicago Library Card, you need to claim a CNetID.
To claim a CNetID, you will need your ChicagoID number, which you will receive from LSTC.
You will use your CNetID and password to login to all UChicago Library services.
For assistance with claiming your CNetID, contact the ID & Privileges Office.
Get a UChicago Library Card
To get a UChicago Library card, present a current government-issued photo ID to the ID & Privileges Office.
Electronic Resources, Library Computers, & Wireless
Visitors may access the Library’s electronic resources while in Library buildings by using the University wireless network or Library computers.
Visitors need to present a current, government-issued photo ID to be issued credentials for the University wireless network or Library computers.
See Computers and Wireless for more information.
Printing Unavailable
Printing and copying is temporarily unavailable to visitors.
See printing.uchicago.edu for the most current information.
Library scanning equipment
Visitors may use scanning equipment, which can be used to save files that can be printed elsewhere. Regenstein’s 3rd floor reading room has an overhead book scanner as well as a flatbed scanner in the northeast corner near the Microforms Collection.
Library users may also use personal devices, such as smartphones and cameras, to scan material.
Library visitors will need to request a computer login from the Regenstein Circulation desk in order to use scanning equipment.
Services for Users with Disabilities
See Services for Users with Disabilities if you need assistance in accessing our collections.
Policies While Visiting the Library
We expect all users to abide by all Library policies, including Library Conduct Policies.
The University of Chicago Library reserves the right to bar anyone from any or all parts of its premises. Disruptive or inappropriate behavior or any other violations of Library policies may result in suspension of visitor access.
The Library may limit visitor access during especially busy periods.