Services for...

Are you new to the library?

If you have not yet registered for a library account, you may do so in person at the Library Services Desk in Suite 571 of the Armour Academic Center or by filling out the online library registration form below.

Has your contact information changed?

To update the contact information on your library account, please contact the Library Services Desk at (312) 942-5950 or lib_circ@rush.edu or complete the online library registration form below.

Not sure if you have registered with the library?

Please contact the Library Services Desk at (312) 942-5950 or lib_circ@rush.edu.

Materials at Rush

All registered users of the Library can check out materials and use the Library’s online resources. To register, stop by the Library Services Desk or fill out the form above.

Off-Campus Access

Members of the Rush community may access Library resources from off campus via a proxy account. Rush faculty and employees may login with their Rush username and password. 

Materials at Other Libraries

Interlibrary Loan

You may request items not owned by the Library via an electronic system called ILLiad. Access this system along with instructions at https://rush.illiad.oclc.org/illiad/logon.html.

I-Share Borrowing Privileges

The Library of Rush University Medical Center is a member of a group of 86 Illinois academic libraries that allow reciprocal borrowing. This is a free service offered to Rush University Medical Center faculty through our online catalog system. Borrowing requests can be made online, via the online catalog, or in person at any I-Share library. Libraries that participate in this reciprocal agreement include UIC, UIUC, DePaul, and IIT.

Reference librarians are available to answer research questions. Librarians can be reached at (312) 942-5950 or library@rush.edu.

Our librarians provide comprehensive literature searches. Prior to utilizing our Librarian Assisted Search service, we ask that students meet with a librarian to learn database searching strategies.

To request a literature search, please fill out our librarian assisted search form (accessible via the link below) or call (312) 942-5950.

Reference librarians can meet with you in individual, small group, and classroom settings to provide instruction on Library services, the research process, online searching, or any other topic you specify. To schedule a session, contact the reference staff by calling 312-942-5950 or emailing library@rush.edu.