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University (Main) Library
University Library is the main library on our Evanston campus. It contains the bulk of the library holdings and houses several notable departments and collections.
- 1970 Campus Drive, Evanston, IL 60208
- 847-491-7658
- library@northwestern.edu
Deering Library
A campus architectural landmark, Deering Library served as the library's main library until 1970 and now houses several distinctive collections.
- 1937 Sheridan Road, Evanston, IL 60208
Math Library
The Math Library covers the entire field of pure mathematics and statistics and provides some coverage of applied mathematics.
- Lunt Hall, 1st Floor, 2033 Sheridan Road, Evanston, IL 60208
- 847-491-7627
- mathlib@northwestern.edu
Mudd Library
Seeley G. Mudd Library includes volumes on the physical sciences, life sciences, engineering, nanotechnology, computer science and applied mathematics.
- 2233 Tech Drive, Evanston, IL 60208
- 847-491-3361
- mudd@northwestern.edu
Schaffner Library
Schaffner Library serves as the general subject library on the Chicago campus, and it supports the Northwestern programs based there.
- Wieboldt Hall, 2nd Floor, 339 E. Chicago Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611
- 312-503-8422
- schaffner-circulation@northwestern.edu
Professional Libraries
Galter Health Sciences Library serves Northwestern’s Feinberg School of Medicine and McGaw Medical Center.
Pritzker Legal Research Center serves the Northwestern University School of Law.
The Styberg Library is the academic library of Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary and Bexley Seminary.
- Learn more about the libraries:
- Galter Health Sciences Library
- Pritzker Legal Research Center
- Styberg Library
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Temporary Restricted Access to Deering Library Stacks
Due to concerns about air quality in the stacks of Deering Library, access to some collections are temporarily closed.
Libraries go cash free this fall
Beginning in late September 2018, the Libraries will be accepting only credit card, debit card, or check for payment of fines and fees.
New pilot program gives Northwestern community expanded access to research collections worldwide
Launching in August 2018, SHARES, an international resource sharing program, will give Northwestern affiliates access to a rich collection of resources at partner institutions.
New on the blog: The Art & Teaching of Ed Paschke
Coinciding with The Block Museum's exhibit on Ed Pashcke (1939-2004), Special Collections Librarian, Jason Nargis shares his reflections on processing the archive of the late Northwestern professor and artist.
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Fritz Reiner Collection
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Winterton Photo Collection
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Arabic Manuscripts
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