Library Policy Statement

Northwestern University Library is an equal opportunity, affirmative action educator, and employer.

Northwestern University Library reserves the right to change without notice any statement on this Web site concerning, but not limited to, rules, policies, tuition, fees, curicula, and courses.

Northwestern University Library keeps all circulation records and other records identifying the names of patrons confidential. These records are not made available to any agency of state, federal, or local government except pursuant to such process, order or subpoena as may be authorized under the authority of, and pursuant to, federal, state, or local law relating to civil, criminal, or administrative discovery procedures or legislative power.

It is the policy of Northwestern University Library not to discriminate against any individual on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, age, disability, or veteran status in matters of admissions, employment, housing, or services or in the educational programs or activities it operates, in accordance with civil rights legislation and University commitment.

Any alleged violations of this policy or questions regarding the law with respect to nondiscrimination should be directed to:

Director of Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action, and Disability Services
720 University Place
Evanston, Illinois 60208-1147
847/491-7458

Office of the Provost
Rebecca Crown Center
633 Clark Street
Evanston, Illinois 60208-1101
nu-provost@northwestern.edu

Disabilities Statement

It is Northwestern University policy to ensure that no qualified student with a disability is denied the benefits of, excluded from participation in, or otherwise subjected to discrimination in any University program or activity. In response to a request made by a qualified student with a disability, the University will arrange, at no cost to the student, for the provision of educational auxiliary aids, including sign language interpreters, determined by the University to be necessary to afford such student the opportunity for full participation in University programs. (see also Library Access for Users with Disabilities)