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The Library is world-class and has a history of being cutting-edge.

The University of Illinois Chicago Library is one of the largest library systems in the country, with over 5 million volumes and more than 70 databases. It’s also home to several special collections, including rare books and manuscripts, art museum pieces from across millennia that are free for students to view and use for research purposes (including a Gutenberg Bible), and extensive archives on some of history’s most famous figures.

The Library houses many student groups that meet on campus and are open to the public; these include:

  • The Chess Club
  • The Environmental Studies Club
  • The French Language & Culture Society
Many special collections are housed in the Library

Many special collections are housed in the Library. The Rare Book Collection contains over 100,000 volumes and includes works from the 15th through 19th centuries. One of its most valuable items is a Shakespeare First Folio (1623), which can be viewed on display at the Harold Washington Library Center.

The University Archives holds records dating back to 1869 and documents events including student activism during World War II, anti-war protests at UIC during the Vietnam War era, as well as other special collections such as oral histories with former presidents John J. McCoy and Robert Jannelli; faculty interviews with former head librarian Eleanor Bumpurs; architectural drawings related to building renovations; photographs taken by staff photographers documenting campus life throughout history; artwork created by students enrolled in art classes at UIC over time; writings/letters written by influential people such as Nelson Algren who taught creative writing courses here…and so much more!

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The University of Illinois at Chicago has an excellent art museum with free Sunday admission

The University of Illinois at Chicago has an excellent art museum with free Sunday admission. The Museum of Contemporary Art (MCA) is open from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and accessible to all visitors that day! The MCA has many exhibits throughout the year, including special exhibits that change every few months. There are also some permanent collections you can explore if you want to learn more about art history or look at beautiful pieces of work by famous artists such as Picasso and Van Gogh.

The café/gift shop inside is located right off Michigan Avenue, so if you need something quick to eat before heading back home or going out again later in the evening, this place will do just fine — they have sandwiches made fresh daily along with pastries like cookies and muffins baked daily too!

You should check it out!

The University of Illinois Chicago Library is an excellent place to study and get work done. It’s open to the public so that anyone can go there, but it also has a great collection of books and manuscripts not available elsewhere. In addition, if you’re looking for something specific that might be in the Library’s collection (like a particular book), they have an online catalogue where you can search their holdings by title or author name. If you don’t find what you’re looking for on your first try, try again! Multiple copies may be floating around somewhere else in the building…or even outside its walls!

The Library also hosts many student groups who meet regularly at tables set up around campus–so if something piques your interest (such as Dungeons & Dragons night), give those folks a wave the next time they see each other! And finally, don’t forget about our art museum! While we charge admission fees here at UICLAM (as does every other museum in Chicago), I think everyone should visit once before graduating…just because it’s such a fantastic place full of beautiful things created by talented people from all over America/the world!”

There is an extensive collection of rare books and manuscripts.

The University of Illinois Chicago Library has an extensive collection of rare books and manuscripts. The Library has an extensive collection of rare books and manuscripts in the stacks, which can be found on all floors. The Library also has a rare book room that houses many more items, including some ancient editions.

The University of Illinois at Chicago has many student groups that meet on campus and are open to the public.

The University of Illinois at Chicago has many student groups that meet on campus and are open to the public. These organizations are a great way to get involved in campus life, make friends, and learn more about your interests.

The groups include:

  • Asian American Student Association (AASA)
  • Black Student Union (BSU)
  • Chicano Latino Association (CLA)

In addition to these specific organizations, there are general interest clubs like Engineering Club or Gaming Club! There’s something for everyone!