Welcome to the Library of Rush University Medical Center! We are here to support you in your academic journey. This guide is intended to help you get set up and highlight some library resources that can facilitate your life as a student. Rush Library can offer you a wealth of resources and services to enhance your learning and research experience.
As a Rush University student, you have access to:
Make sure to also check out our Guide to the Basics. This will provide a brief overview of the resources available at the Library of Rush University Medical Center
The Rush University Medical Center Library is located in Suite 571 on the fifth floor of the Armour Academic Center. Public spaces within the library are accessible 24/7 to all RUMC staff, faculty, and students with a valid ID badge.
As a student, you can check out books and other library materials and use the Library’s online resources off-campus. Students may access most library resources (e.g., PubMed, CINAHL, eBooks, ILLiad, etc.) from off campus with their Rush single sign-on (SSO) username and password. These are the same credentials you use for your Rush email (@rush.edu), your on-campus PC, the University Portal, and My Apps. For more information check out Off Campus Access.
Although the library is open 24/7, it is not staffed 24/7. Below are our staffed hours.
Monday to Friday: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
The Rush University Medical Center Library is located in Suite 571 on the fifth floor of the Armour Academic Center.