Access and Loan Policy

Use of the Center and its collections is open to enrolled students, faculty and staff of the University of Chicago, and approved researchers.

GUIDELINES FOR USING THE STUDY COLLECTION

The FSC's study collection may be used for face-to-face classroom instruction and individual study. Most patrons are required to watch films on-site in the FSC's viewing rooms. Faculty and lecturers may borrow items for classroom use except for those designated as ON RESERVE in the catalog. The Film Studies Center does not own the copyright to any materials in the collection and loaning them does not give or imply permission for public presentation.

Please note that titles designated as ON RESERVE in the catalog are available for use ONLY within the FSC facility.

If you are: Access to the study collection is:
Undergraduate student on site only
Graduate student on site only
Staff on site only
UChicago Lecturer or Faculty  24 hours off site
Faculty teaching in FSC  1 week off site
CMS PhD Candidates 1 week off site
Visiting researcher on site only
    • Sign up in person at the Center in Cobb Hall 306.
    • Present valid UC ID when checking out materials. Registration must be renewed annually.
    • Patrons are assigned borrowing privileges according to their university status as outlined above.

    Researchers wishing to access the FSC study collection should contact the Center. Access requests should include a brief description of the research project, proposed study dates, and the researcher's institutional affiliation.

    Film print loans are made on a case by case basis to festivals, museums, archives, and other eligible cultural organizations. Borrowers must be able to demonstrate a history of adherence to professional standards in projection and film handling practices. The requesting organization will be asked to complete a venue report and formal loan request as well as provide proof of insurance. Submit initial loan requests 6 weeks in advance of the screening date by email.