Explore library resources and services available to Concordia University Chicago students, including online research support, librarian appointments, articles, books, ebooks, dissertations, interlibrary loan services and specialized resources for graduate students. Whether you study online or on campus, Klinck Memorial Library provides the tools and assistance you need to support your academic work.
- Collegial Cloud: FAQs and contact information for the Dissertation, Comp Exam, IRB, and Dissertation Defense
- Graduate Level Guides
- Library Information, tutorials, & FAQs
- Library owned databases: A-Z
- The Mary DePew Resource Center for Research Writing: Understanding research, subject reading guides, Lutheran resources, literature review resources, APA citation support and more.
SERVICES:
- Make an Online Appointment with a Librarian. Select “Library Help” and schedule an appointment with a librarian.
- Phone Number: 708-209-3186
- Email: library@cuchicago.edu
RESOURCES:
Articles
All students can log into Concordia Connect and click on “Library” under Quick Links to access the library’s electronic resources.
It will take you to the library’s home page.
If you click on Find Articles in EBSCO, and there is something you find, but is not full text, you have two options:
- Click on the “Request Item” button and fill out the form with an email you would like the document to be delivered.
- If you need to request a specific article not found in EBSCO or other CUC databases, complete the Interlibrary Loan Request Form. Articles are delivered via email.
Books, eBooks, and AV Materials
Search the Library Catalog before submitting a request for physical materials. If you would prefer physical books or AV materials to be mailed to you, complete the Interlibrary Loan Request Form.
For students out of state, check your local public, academic, or local research libraries for books before submitting delivery requests.
Please note: Out-of-State students cannot borrow I-Share books (unless you want to visit the physical campus to pick up your material). To request books, out-of-state students must complete the Interlibrary Loan Request Form.
Dissertations
For dissertations, search ProQuest Dissertations prior to submitting a request. To request dissertations not found in the ProQuest Dissertations & Theses Global database, complete the Interlibrary Loan Request Form.
Out-of-State Students Returning Materials
Patrons may return Concordia’s materials as well as items borrowed through the I-Share catalog to the Klinck Memorial Library circulation desk, the outside drop box located by the main library entrance, or to any I-Share member library. Materials are discharged from the borrower's account at the location to which they are returned prior to being shipped back to the lending library.
Materials borrowed from a non I-Share library must be returned to the Klinck Memorial Library. Concordia ships materials back to the lending library where they are discharged from the borrower’s account.
Borrowers are responsible for the return postage and for materials lost in the mail. Please return your items using this address:
Klinck Memorial Library
Concordia University Chicago
7400 Augusta St.
River Forest, IL 60305
Renewals
For I-Share items, log in to your account in the Library Catalog to renew items.
For non I-Share items, contact the CUC library by email or phone to renew items.