Information on this page is impacted by necessary changes as a result of COVID-19 disruptions. For accurate, up-to-date answers to these questions, please visit our Library Updates & Resources Page.
How can I get research help?
Students, faculty or staff can drop in at the Research Desk for immediate assistance or set up an appointment to meet one-on-one with a librarian by filling out this form or emailing us (flaxman@saic.edu) today.
How can I schedule a class visit/instruction session?
Schedule classroom instruction with a librarian by filling out this form! If you have additional questions, email flaxman@saic.edu, call 312.899.5096 or stop by the library.
See our guide for incorporating library materials and information literacy ideas into your course and its assignments: Information Literacy at SAIC
For Special Collections/Joan Flasch Artists' Book Collection email jfabc@saic.edu, call 312.899.7486 or stop by. Check out more information about access here.
For assistance with ARTstor, to request digital art images, and other resources to show images in the classroom contact Digital Collections, email vrc@saic.edu or call 312.899.5101.
How can I borrow items from another library? (aka Interlibrary Loan)
Interlibrary loan services are available to SAIC students enrolled in degree programs, SAIC faculty, and SAIC staff.
Request a book from I-Share
- Login to I-Share using the barcode number on the BACK of your ID and your last name
- Usually takes 3-5 days; you will receive an email once it arrives
Request a book/media not located in I-Share
- Fill out the interlibrary loan request form
- Usually takes 1-2 weeks; you will receive an email or phone call once it arrives
Request an article not owned by Flaxman Library
- Fill out the interlibrary loan request form
- Usually takes 2-5 days; you will receive an email once it arrives
Where can I find my course readings?
Students - Find books on reserve for your class.
How can I put materials on Course Reserves?
Faculty - To put materials on Reserve for students please fill out our Library Reserves Form. If you have questions, please email us at reserves@saic.edu, or view:
For questions relating to copyright and posting licensed content check out the following resources:
Posting copyrighted or licensed resources: When it is necessary to obtain permission to post copyrighted material to your course page, Flaxman Library staff offer to request the permission and to pay reasonable fees from the library budget.
Can the library buy a book or movie for the collection?
Please let us know what you think we should purchase for Flaxman Library collections. Simply fill out this form and click the submit button. Thank you in advance for your suggestion.
