Excerpt from Handbook of the Libraries of the University

The Libraries of the University of Chicago include the General Library, the Departmental libraries, and the House libraries.

The General Library is a reference and circulating library for all members Of the University. Its reading-room is open also to members of other educational institutions and to residents of Chicago engaged in serious study.

The Departmental libraries are reference and research libraries designed especially for the use of the members Of the Faculties and students doing advanced work.

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