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Feehan Memorial Library and McEssy Theological Resource Center

Feehan Memorial Library and McEssy Theological Resource Center contain over 200,000 volumes with notable collections in patristics, canon law, scripture, systematic theology, and church history. Need help? 847.970.4820 or AskALibrarian@usml.edu.

Fall 2024
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Search for books, e-books, and print and online journals.

Ask a
Librarian

Requests, suggestions, and comments are always welcome. Email AskALibrarian@usml.edu for general inquiries. For Interlibrary Loan, Email RequestILL@usml.edu.

Database and
Resource Guides

Browse our databases and resource guides.

Find a Journal

Academic journals for research and interest.

Library Services for USML Alumni

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Student Writing Center

The USML Writing Center serves students in all degree programs at all skill levels with research, writing, and proper style guidelines for papers.

How
Do I … ?

Access instructions and screencast resources that will guide you through common library processes.

Request a
Purchase

If you would like the library to purchase a book for our collection, please fill out the Request a Purchase form.  

Special
Collections

Our Sacred Letters collection consists of hundreds of documents, letters, and other items of historic significance.

This Month from the Archives

From 1930 – 1966 seminarians created yearbooks with a daily log, essays, and photos that describe their experiences.

About our
Library

The Feehan Memorial Library and the McEssy Theological Center have a rich history. Learn more.

Schedule a Visit

Schedule a group or individual tour of the library or the museum.

USML
Museum

The USML Museum is home to the Cardinal Mundelein Collection, the Pope St. Pius X Collection, and many other pieces of art and antiquities from Catholic History.

The Diary of Bishop William Quarter

Read the diary of Chicago’s first Bishop

Feehan Memorial Library and McEssy Theological Photos