Core Collection

Level 2, North Tower

The Core Collection is a library within the University Library. The collection's books of about 35,000 key titles that reflect the undergraduate curriculum at Northwestern circulate for 3 days. Selectors for the collection recommend titles that are well written and important in their subject areas, but not too technical or specialized for the general reader.

Core contains group study rooms, numerous study tables and 20 lap-top ethernet connections.

Special study hours

During the regular school year Core is open until 3 a.m., Sunday through Thursday evenings. During Reading and Exam weeks Core stays open for 24 hours.


Core Collection
Northwestern University Library
1970 Campus Drive
Evanston, IL 60208-2300
Level 2

(847) 491-7681

Last updated: August 14, 2008