The Art Institute of Chicago
Reserves

Temporary Reserves

  • Readers who anticipate returning to use material within a week's time are encouraged to place these items on Temporary Reserve at the Circulation Desk.

  • The reserve period is one week and may be renewed.

  • Open Shelf materials and current periodicals may not be placed on reserve.

SAIC Course Reserves

  • Course reserves are located at the Circulation Desk in the Reading Room.

  • To request reserve materials provide the course name, faculty name, and call number of the book to the Circulation Attendant.

  • Reserve books must be used in the Reading Room and may be requested one at a time.

Staff Reserves

  • Staff reserves are for the convenience of AIC staff who are involved in long-term research and may be established at any time.

  • Materials may stay on Staff Reserves for the duration of the research project.
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Questions?

Ryerson & Burnham Libraries Circulation Desk 

  • Phone: (312) 443-7279