Services for...

Are you new to the library?

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

View your borrowing account information

Visit your My Library Card page to view your pending requests, current loans, and to renew RUSH and I-Share materials.

Not sure if you have registered with the library?

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

Has your contact information changed?

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

Library materials at RUSH

All registered users of the Library can check out books and other library materials and use the Library’s online resources. For more information about registering as a borrower and your library borowing account, refer to the Your Library Account box above. 

Off-Campus Access

Members of the RUSH University and RUMC community may access Library resources from off campus. RUMC and RUSH University affiliates access the library's online resources with their RUSH credentials. 

Materials at Other Libraries

I-Share

The Library of RUSH University Medical Center is a member of CARLI, a consortium of more than 100 Illinois academic and institutional libraries that offer reciprocal borrowing. I-Share is a free service offered to RUSH University Medical Center personnel through our online catalog. Libraries that participate in this reciprocal agreement in the Chicago area include UIC, UIUC, NEIU, North Park University, Robert Morris University, Roosevelt University, Adler University, SAIC, Elmhurst University, Dominican University, Concordia University, Oakton College, Harper College, DePaul, and IIT.

Interlibrary Loan

You may request, book chapters, and journal articles not available from RUSH via ILLiad, the library's online interlibrary loan system. Access this system along with instructions using the Log in button in the menu above.

Reference librarians are available to help you learn how to answer research questions. Set up an appointment by calling 312-942-5950, emailing library@rush.edu, or filling out the form below.

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 groups of researchers, clinicians, faculty, or students in 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, emailing library@rush.edu, or filling out the form below.