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John M. Flaxman Library SAIC School of the Art Institute of Chicago

Library Search Help Guide

How to Log In to Your Library Account

Alumni: click here for instructions to log in

Patrons with Active SAIC / ARTIC Login Credentials

1. Go to the Library Search box on our homepage

2. Select the pink Library Account button, just below the search box

Screenshot of library search box with "Library Account" circled.

3. A new page will open, and you will have two options:

  • Current students / faculty / staff: select "Artic Login" and enter your ARTIC username and password
  • Guest or alumni: follow the instructions on this page

4. Select your name in the upper-right corner to expand the user menu, then choose Library Card to review your library account homepage

Screenshot of the library's user menu with "Library Card" circled.

5. At the top of the left column, change All Institutions to Has Activity to see your I-Share loans

Screenshot of the Has Activity button.