Joseph Regenstein Library

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Piped in white noise would likely drown out the music leaking from my ear buds!

1100 E 57th St

Chicago, IL 60637

+1 (773) 702-4685

http://www.lib.uchicago.edu

The Joe and Rika Mansueto Library, located at the heart of the University of Chicago campus, is a remarkable architectural marvel. Designed by renowned architect Helmut Jahn, it features a stunning elliptical glass dome that crowns a 180-seat Grand Reading Room. The library is equipped with state-of-the-art conservation and digitization laboratories, as well as an underground high-density automated storage and retrieval system, allowing for the quick retrieval of materials. Recognized for its excellence, the Mansueto Library has received accolades such as the Distinguished Building Citation of Merit by the American Institute of Architects Chicago chapter.

The Mansueto Library, opened in 2011, is a hub of scholarly productivity. With its efficient robotic cranes, materials can be retrieved within an average time of just 3 minutes. The library also houses the archives of two major Chicago newspapers, providing valuable resources for researchers. Its commitment to digital scholarship is evident through workshops and resources offered to support computational research. As a Chicago icon, the Mansueto Library stands as a testament to architectural brilliance and serves as a vital resource for the University of Chicago community.

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Helena N.

6/24/2013

The brutalist building entraps you as a grad student for many, many hours, until you suddenly get Stockholm Syndrome and start to love the architecture. The stacks are paradise. The ILL fees make...

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Rashida R.

6/11/2023

Completely beautiful Completely quiet You have to get a guest pass before entering After a while the wifi cuts in and out frequently so you have to keep logging your guest pass code

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Robert M.

9/21/2019

VERY cool library with ginormous reading room. Even has piped in white music. I seriously wouldn't have as many excuses for my GPA had I spent more time in spaces like this.

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Sam K.

7/15/2009

When I first moved to Chicago two years ago I managed to make a visit to the library during my first week. I was in no way affiliated with the university. Luckily, the young freshman working in...

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Tarmal J.

12/3/2019

If you want to study, then the reg is the place to go. They are open 24 hours Sunday-Thursday. They close, however, at like 11ish on Friday and Saturday. The place has multiple floors which...

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