Archival and Manuscript Collections
Discover unique historical documents and records.
Find, Borrow, Request
Whether you need to locate a specific item, request materials or learn about borrowing options, Northwestern University Libraries makes it easy to find, borrow and request what you need.
Find What You Need
Filter by category:
Book Location Guide
Understand call numbers and where to find books in the library.
Borrow Technology and Accessories
Check out laptops, cameras, calculators and other equipment.
Borrowing Materials
How to check out items from Northwestern Libraries: loans, limits, renewals.
Borrowing Policies
Understand the rules for checking out, renewing and returning items.
Borrowing Without a Wildcard
Learn how to borrow if you don't have your Wildcard.
Course Materials
Find textbooks and readings for your Northwestern courses.
Databases
Access specialized scholarly articles, data and research tools.
Digital Collections
Explore unique digitized photos, documents and media online.
Interlibrary Loan
Request items not available at Northwestern from other libraries.
Journals
Access scholarly articles from periodicals and academic journals.
Lending to Other Institutions
Information for other libraries borrowing materials from Northwestern Libraries.
Library Catalog
Search for books, journals and media owned by the Libraries.
Newspapers and Magazines
Quick links to current periodicals such as The New York Times, The Chicago Tribune, and more.
Reproductions and Scans
Order digital or print copies of library materials.
Request Special Collections and Archives
Place a request for in-library use of rare materials from the Charles Deering McCormick Library of Special Collections and Archives.
Start Your Search
Find books, articles and more to begin your research journey.