Contact
Asher Library
Hours:
Sunday 10 am-4 pm
Monday-Weds.10 am-6 pm
Thursday 10 am-7 pm
Friday 10 am-3 pm
(closed 2:15 Fri. during winter)
asherlib@spertus.edu
312.322.1749
Chicago Jewish Archives
open by appointment only
archives@spertus.edu
312.322.1741
Asher Library Services & Fees
Borrowing Privileges
Borrowing privileges are available to Spertus students and faculty, and Spertus Society members. Material is also loaned to cooperating libraries. Did you know that we will ship material anywhere within the continental US? See our fee schedule for applicable charges (contact us for international rates).
Loan periods
Books circulate for one month, and may be renewed for two additional one-month periods.(Spertus distance learning students may borrow books for three months, renewable for two three-month periods.) Books may be recalled from any borrower after one month, if needed by another patron. Audio cassettes and compact discs may be borrowed for two weeks and renewed twice. Videocassettes may be borrowed for one week (three weeks if borrowing by mail), and renewed for one week. Borrowers will be asked to supply a Visa or MasterCard number to secure the safe and timely return of Library materials. Periodicals do not circulate, but photocopies of articles will be mailed or faxed, for a fee. Materials will be mailed upon request. Please see the fee schedule for any applicable charges.
Renewals
Items may be renewed by phone, fax, e-mail, or via our online catalog. If renewing by fax or email, be sure to include your name and the title and call number for each item you wish to renew, and the Library will inform you of the new due date. Overdue items may not be renewed.
Overdues
A fine of 20¢ per day is charged for each overdue book, audiocassette or CD. 50¢ a day is charged for overdue reserve books and items obtained through inter-library loan. Overdue videos accrue a $2/day fine per cassette. If no response is received after three overdue notices have been sent, the item is considered lost and an invoice for the replacement cost will be issued.
Reference Service
The Library's reference staff is available to answer questions in-person, by phone at (312) 322-1749, by fax at (312) 994-5358, or via at: asherlib@spertus.edu. Most queries are answered within 24 hours. Priority is given to Spertus students and faculty, and Spertus Society members.
Service Fees
Click here for the current schedule of fees.
Photocopying
The photocopy machine on the fifth floor provides letter and legal-sized copies for 10¢ per copy, and 11" x 17" copies for 20¢. Some materials may not be photocopied due to their fragile condition Refer to current service fees for charges for library-supplied copies of articles. A microfilm/fiche reader/printer is also available on-site. Self-service copies cost 25¢ per page.
New Acquisitions
Lists of recently cataloged titles can be found here.
Submit a Request
Selecting one of the links below will bring up the appropriate form in a new browser window. You can either fill it out and submit it online or print it out and mail it to The Asher Library at the address below (please put attention "request"). Filling out the form online is generally much faster and simpler. You can also print it out for your records, prior to submitting it electronically.
Interlibrary loan request form To request an item not held by Asher Library. (for Spertus Society members and Spertus students only)
Book or journal request form To request Asher Library purchase an item not held in our collection.
Reference request form To submit a request to our reference staff.
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