Marie Louise Rosenthal Library

The Marie Louise Rosenthal Library serves Field Museum staff, visiting scholars, and the public. The Main Library, located in a non-public area on the Museum's third floor, is accessible by appointment only. Please see the links below to learn more about planning your visit and to search the online catalog.

The Library is a public, non-circulating, closed-stack collection. All materials remain onsite, and shelves are not open for browsing. However, items may be requested in advance for use during a scheduled appointment.

Library appointments are available Monday–Friday, from 10 AM to 4 PM. We encourage you to explore our online catalog to identify materials relevant to your research. To learn more about requesting an appointment, please see the Library’s Plan Your Visit page.